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
Los Angeles and San Francisco Issue New Legislation and Employer Guidance in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
The Bottom Line In response to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the cities of Los Angeles and San Francisco have issued new requirements and guidance with respect to employee paid sick leave. San Francisco has also canceled certain employer reporting requirements relating to the city’s Continue Reading
COVID-19 Impact on TV and Film Production
The Bottom Line The rapid spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19 ) has disrupted nearly every aspect of daily life, and has caused widespread changes in how companies worldwide are doing business. The entertainment industry has been particularly hard hit. Travel restrictions and bans on Continue Reading
Avoiding the Pitfalls While Reaping the Benefits of Sweepstakes and Contests during COVID-19
The Bottom Line The sweepstakes and contest industry has been severely impacted by the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), with many brands hesitant to engage in these promotions due to fear of seeming “out of touch,” while other brands are looking to cancel or postpone their sweepstakes and Continue Reading
SAG-AFTRA and the JPC Issue Temporary Waiver Regarding Stock Footage in Commercials
The Bottom Line With a longstanding difference of opinion on the use of stock footage in commercials, the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) and the Joint Policy Committee on Broadcast Talent Union Relations (JPC) have recently reached a Continue Reading
Bands and Brands Come Together for Livestream Shows during COVID-19
The Bottom Line With much of the United States and the rest of the world staying at home as a result of COVID-10, the live music industry has come to a standstill. Already a number of entertainers — from A-list acts to independent local bands — have begun to provide content via Continue Reading
Commercial Production Changes in Light of COVID-19
The Bottom Line How is commercial production holding up staring into the grim face of the COVID-19 global pandemic, which continues to expand and evolve by the day? In the world of advertising and production, in a matter of a few short weeks, agencies, marketers and their Continue Reading
FDA Provides Temporary Flexibility on Nutrition Labeling in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Bottom Line To facilitate the distribution of food and mitigate the losses accruing in the restaurant and food manufacturing industries resulting from the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued guidance to provide restaurants and food manufacturers with Continue Reading