The Bottom Line Starting July 1, California’s amended automatic renewal law will become effective.The amended law includes additional notice and cancellation requirements for both free trials and automatically renewing plans, as well as an emphasis on affording consumers an “immediate” means of Continue Reading
Update: Health Plan Considerations in the Wake of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
Update This alert originally published on May 16, 2022, has been updated in light of the Supreme Court decision made on June 24, 2022, which overturned Roe v. Wade. The Bottom Line Given Roe v. Wade being overturned, plan sponsors should review their plan documents to assess current Continue Reading
NCAA Takes Aim At Booster-backed “Collectives” and Their NIL Deals
The Bottom Line The rise of NIL collectives has dramatically reshaped the college recruiting landscape. The NCAA’s revised booster guidance is aimed at limiting the power and influence of NIL collectives and could very well lead to renewed litigation. Marketers and sponsors considering Continue Reading
FTC Seeks Public Comment on Updating its Guidance on Preventing Digital Deception
The Bottom Line The FTC is revising its Dot Com Disclosure Guides to address dark patterns and other forms of digital deception. The FTC plans to crack down on deceptive disclosures and other forms of digital deception; marketers should review their online disclosure practices to ensure Continue Reading
FTC to “Crack Down” on Ed Tech’s Use of Children’s Data
The Bottom Line The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) unanimously approved a Policy Statement that focuses on the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act’s (COPPA’s) application to education technologies (Ed Tech) used in and by schools to support learning, including remote learning. This is Continue Reading
How the New 2022 SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract Affects Performers and Advertisers
The Bottom Line The 2022 Commercials Contract increases session, usage, and pension & health fees, but by the lowest incremental amount in over a decade. Fee caps, a simplified compensation structure and unlimited editing rights balance out these increases by offering savings in other areas Continue Reading
Draft CPRA Regulations Issued by the California Privacy Protection Agency
The Bottom Line The proposed Regulations include many changes and clarifications to aspects of the CPRA, including, but not limited to: the selling or sharing of consumer personal information to third parties; consumer notice and privacy policy requirements; recognition of opt-out preference Continue Reading
FTC Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Updates to Endorsement Guides
The Bottom Line The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is seeking public comment on proposed updates to its Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (Endorsement Guides). The FTC proposed a number of revisions. Some of these revisions are simply Continue Reading
Connecticut Becomes Fifth State To Pass Comprehensive State Privacy Law
The Bottom Line Connecticut is the fifth state to enact a comprehensive consumer privacy law, but it certainly will not be the last.This new law adopts many themes from previous state laws, but as we are seeing, these laws all have unique aspects and are not identical to one another. As a result, Continue Reading
Don’t Be Bamboozled by Environmental Benefit Claims
$5.5 Million FTC Settlements for Bamboo Textile and Environmental Benefit Claims Under Penalty Offense Authority The Bottom Line These settlements illustrate how the FTC intends to use its Penalty Offense Authority. Sellers of “bamboo” textile products should review product claims, and ensure Continue Reading