The Bottom Line Although advertisers may not have to be concerned with private lawsuits at this time, they still must comply with CASL — and the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission retains the authority to enforce the law, and has been actively doing so for the past three Continue Reading
Beginning July 1, 2017, Chicago and Cook County Employers Must Provide Paid Sick Leave
The Bottom Line Employers with workers in Chicago and/or Cook County should review their existing paid sick leave and paid time off policies to ensure compliance with the applicable Ordinance(s) and begin preparing to comply with their accrual, carryover and notice obligations by July 1, 2017 if no Continue Reading
Will WGA/DGA “Pattern” Head Off Potential Hollywood Strike As SAG-AFTRA Approaches Deadline For New CBA?
The Bottom Line Although early signs indicate that SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP should be able to reach a new collective bargaining agreement relatively smoothly, if the union determines that the new media environment requires substantial changes specific to actors’ needs, Hollywood could be in for the Continue Reading
Oh, the Indemnity! Claims for Reimbursement May Follow RMBS Litigation Settlements
The Bottom Line The statute of limitations may have expired on new claims for repurchase or fraud based on alleged loan defects in pre-financial crisis subprime RMBS deals, but a settlement or litigation award paid out by a defendant may mark the beginning of a new six-year limitations period for Continue Reading
Aiding and Abetting Discrimination — Not Just For Employers and Supervisors Anymore
The Bottom Line The Griffin opinion paves the way for plaintiffs to assert an "aiding and abetting" theory to sue their employer's corporate customers, clients and vendors for participating in conduct or decision-making alleged to be unlawful under the NYSHRL, even if such participation Continue Reading
Trampoline Sellers Settle FTC Charges Over Alleged Fake Logos, Websites and Reviews
The Bottom Line As evidenced by the FTC's action against the Le brothers, companies should not use fake review sites or misleading third-party endorsements or seals to sell their products or disparage competing products.Instead, they should clearly and conspicuously disclose material connections Continue Reading
Rule 40 Advertising Guidelines Return for the 2018 Winter Olympics, Creating Headaches and Challenges for Winter Olympians and Their Sponsors
The Bottom Line Just as the thrilling victories and agonizing defeats of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio have receded into memory, preparations are already under way for the 2018 Winter Olympics. Advertisers looking to leverage Olympic athletes during PyeongChang 2018 need to proactively put plans Continue Reading
When Is a “Firm Offer” Really Firm When Negotiating Talent Agreements? When the Term Sheet Says So
The Bottom Line Using words like “firm” and “binding” in emails or other documentation when sending over a term sheet to the other side does not necessarily create a firm offer, especially if there is contradictory language in the body of the actual term sheet. Contracting parties who wish to rely Continue Reading
T Minus 1 Year Until GDPR: Are You Ready for Take Off?
The Bottom Line It remains to be seen what will happen after the GDPR becomes effective on May 25, 2018. The GDPR compliance roadmap can be helpful for any organization that collects or processes personal data, whether or not an organization in or outside of the EU believes it is subject to the Continue Reading
The Days of Patent Plaintiff Forum Shopping May be Over
The Bottom Line The Supreme Court’s decision in TC Heartland establishes that just having sold goods in the judicial district is now insufficient on its own to establish jurisdiction. Patent holders bringing suit must do so in either the judicial district where the defendant resides, or Continue Reading