The Bottom Line The COVID-19 pandemic is causing great uncertainty in the United States and around the world. One potential uncertainty specific to parties in New York is the applicable deadline to file a lawsuit. New York state courts are currently restricting filings of non-essential new Continue Reading
New Jersey Expands Sick Leave, Family Leave and Temporary Disability Benefits
The Bottom Line New Jersey’s Governor recently signed into law a series of bills expanding New Jersey’s Earned Sick Leave Law (NJ ESL), Family Leave Act (NJ FLA) and Temporary Disability Benefits Law (NJ TDB) in order to provide additional benefits to employees impacted by COVID-19 and other Continue Reading
COVID-19: As Cases Continue to Spread, Will Court Cases Begin to Spread?
The Bottom Line When the calendar turned from 2019 to 2020 a mere four months ago, few could have imagined that a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak would soon disrupt societies across the globe and upend the lives of millions of people. While the coronavirus continues to spread across Continue Reading
SEC Settles with Steven Seagal for Failure to Disclose Payments for Promoting Cryptocurrency
The Bottom Line Hollywood actor and producer Steven Seagal settled allegations brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that he failed to disclose the compensation he received for promoting investments in an initial coin offering (ICO) conducted by Bitcoiin2Gen Continue Reading
The Warnings Were Real: FTC Fines Teami, and Sends Letters to Influencers about Inadequate Disclosures
The Bottom Line Teami, LLC (Teami) agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission (FTC) charges that the company made false and unsubstantiated health claims regarding its tea and skincare products and hired influencers who failed to adequately disclose that they were being paid to endorse its Continue Reading
Best Practices for Litigating in the Virtual World
The Bottom Line As the majority of the United States legal community continues to work from home, many courts are proceeding with cases virtually. Hearings that would have required in person attendance are now being held telephonically or over videoconference, and depositions are expected to Continue Reading
What’s Next for Online Sports Betting in New York?
The Bottom Line Last month, a New York appeals court found that the New York legislature cannot legalize daily fantasy sports without an amendment to the New York Constitution, and that, as a result, daily fantasy sports services like FanDuel and DraftKings cannot legally operate in New Continue Reading
Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act to Appropriate Additional Funds for Small Business Loans
The Bottom Line President Trump signed the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (PPPHCE Act) into law on April 24, 2020 to infuse approximately an additional $484 billion of stimulus funds into the economy in response to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). The PPPHCE Continue Reading
FTC Provides Guidance for Ed Tech Providers and Schools on Protecting Children’s Privacy while Remote Learning
The Bottom Line With many children’s schools having transitioned to online education, questions have arisen regarding the collection of children’s personal information by the online educational platforms that support remote learning. In response to these questions, the Federal Trade Continue Reading
Key Considerations for Retailers in the Face of COVID-19
The Bottom Line Retailers are facing unprecedented challenges in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. While some companies, such as wholesalers of essential household items and groceries, are experiencing a surge in demand, others, especially those that rely on a Continue Reading