The Bottom Line The legal responsibility for complying with COPPA remains with the ed tech provider — not schools, students or parents.Ed tech providers may rely on schools to authorize data collection in lieu of parental consent only if the information collected from children is used solely for Continue Reading
Talking Trash: Takeaways from FTC Workshop on Recyclable Claims
The Bottom Line The FTC is continuing its review of the Green Guides and companies should stay tuned for further updates.The FTC is accepting public comments on "recyclable" claims through June 13, 2023. The FTC is in the process of reviewing – and potentially revising – its Guides for the Continue Reading
Google Makes Changes Ahead of July 1 CPRA Enforcement Date
The Bottom Line To comply with the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), Google is changing its restricted data processing (RDP) policy and will no longer offer the service to advertisers conducting cross-context behavioral advertising as of July 1, 2023.In such cases, Google will no longer act Continue Reading
New York State Expands Lactation Accommodations for Employees
Update The New York DOL has published the state lactation accommodations policy. The Bottom Line Effective June 7, 2023, New York employers should ensure that their lactation rooms meet the law’s new specifications and that nursing mothers receive adequate break time to pump.New York Continue Reading
Unions Reach Agreement with Advertising Industry to End Mandatory COVID-19 Protocols for Commercial Productions
The Bottom Line On May 11, 2023, the COVID-19 testing and safety protocols required for advertisers and producers of commercials will expire.Following expiration of these requirements, no COVID-19 protocols will be permitted on any union productions unless the applicable union(s) approve of them Continue Reading
Estate Planning Issues to Consider Before Selling Your Business
The Bottom Line Business owners can minimize taxes and maximize proceeds on the sale of his or her business by utilizing different estate planning strategies.It is critical, though, that the estate planning be done well in advance of the sale of the business or even before the preparation of a Continue Reading
Washington is First State to Pass Consumer Health Data Privacy Law
The Bottom Line With states passing comprehensive consumer privacy laws left and right, Washington is the first state to pass an aggressive privacy law focusing on consumer health data.With consent requirements to process health data and a private right of action, the Act is not one to be Continue Reading
As Federal and State Governments Take Action Against TikTok, What Should Brands and Agencies Know?
The Bottom Line In light of increased federal and state regulatory oversight, the potential reach of TikTok may begin to shrink.Brands and agencies should take steps to prepare for a government ban of TikTok Trendy social media app TikTok gained popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic and Continue Reading
New York State Department of Labor Releases Updated Model Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy and Training Guidance
The Bottom Line The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) recently released its updated model sexual harassment prevention policy and training materials (including a script and slide deck, which can be found here). Having a legally compliant policy and conducting annual Continue Reading
FTC Orders The Bountiful Company to Pay $600,000 in Fines in First Case Challenging “Review Hijacking”
The Bottom Line Review hijacking can result in a misperception that consumers have reviewed and endorsed products that they have not actually used. Brands should be mindful when creating relationships between products or integrating new products or formulations onto webpages for existing Continue Reading