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
Corporate Transparency Act Update: Texas Court Temporarily Halts Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirement
Update On December 23, 2024 a motions panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit stayed the District Court’s injunction, which effectively reinstated the beneficial ownership reporting requirement under the CTA. The same day, the U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Continue Reading
California Privacy Regulations Focus On Data Brokers and All Businesses
The Bottom Line On November 8, 2024, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) Board voted to adopt new regulations clarifying the California Delete Act. The Board also voted to advance its proposed rulemaking package and updates to several regulations — namely, regulations concerning Continue Reading
SAG-AFTRA vs. AI: Protecting Performers in the Digital Age
The Bottom Line The power and application of AI is growing exponentially. As is often the case with the introduction of revolutionary technologies, legislation at both the federal and state level has been slow to catch up. On a daily basis, industries are grappling with how to adapt, and how Continue Reading
California’s New Laws Will Change the Way Marketers Engage Child Influencers
The Bottom Line On September 26, 2024, California Governor Gavin Newson signed two pieces of legislation, Assembly Bill 1880 and Senate Bill 764, providing significant protections to children who perform or are otherwise featured in online content. With the rapid rise of child influencers, Continue Reading