The Bottom Line This week, as President Trump took office, he signed two executive orders that have raised questions for employers about their diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), and accessibility initiatives. What do they mean? Who do they apply to? What authority do they have? And what is Continue Reading
The FTC Finalizes Amendments to the COPPA Rule
Update as of 4/22/2025 On April 22, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published its finalized Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule amendments. The new amendments will strengthen the protection of children’s personal information, give parents more control over their children’s data Continue Reading
TikTok is Back! But for How Long? President’s Actions Raise Even More Questions
The Bottom Line Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in TikTok v. Garland on January 17th to uphold the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, TikTok went dark late on January 18th, with an appeal to President-elect Trump to do something – Continue Reading
TikTok is Banned! Or Is It? Confusion Reigns as Supreme Court Rules
The Bottom Line Today, the U.S. Supreme Court announced its decision in TikTok v. Garland, upholding the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, which requires ByteDance Ltd. to divest its interest in TikTok Inc. or face a ban in the United States. It works Continue Reading
Healthy for the New Year: FDA Updates Requirements for ‘Healthy’ Claims
The Bottom Line The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently updated the requirements to make a nutrient content claim of “healthy,” in order to reflect modern understandings of nutrition science. These requirements specifically apply to claims made on food packaging and labeling – but Continue Reading
Update: Recent Caselaw Reinforces Defenses Available to ADA Website Defendants
The Bottom Line Lawsuits targeting websites and their operators asserting claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and similar state laws continue to be on the rise. The typical allegation in these cases is that the operator’s website is not sufficiently accessible to blind or Continue Reading
Reversing Course, Fifth Circuit Halts CTA Reporting Requirements
The Bottom Line Timeline: Prior CTA Developments New Development: Fifth Circuit Reversal On December 26, 2024, the Fifth Circuit vacated the motion panel’s order staying the injunction pending its consideration of the constitutionality of the CTA. In issuing its order, the Fifth Continue Reading
Corporate Transparency Act Update: Back in Effect, Extended Deadlines and What It Means for You
Update On December 26, 2024, the Fifth Circuit vacated the motion panel’s order staying the injunction pending its consideration of the constitutionality of the CTA. The court’s review will be expedited. In issuing its order, the Fifth Circuit noted it’s desire to maintain the “constitutional Continue Reading
FTC Sues Southern Glazer’s over Illegal Price Discrimination
The Bottom Line The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has just filed suit against Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits – the largest distributor of wine and spirits in the United States – alleging that Southern Glazer’s engaged in unlawful price discrimination in violation of the United States Continue Reading
Where’s Waldo and What’s He Up To? The FTC Cracks Down on Use of Sensitive Location Data
The Bottom Line Last week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued orders against Mobilewalla, Inc. and Gravy Analytics Inc., as well as Gravy Analytics’ subsidiary, Venntel Inc., in connection with the collection, tracking and/or sale of sensitive location data. The Complaint The FTC Continue Reading