The Bottom Line While the 2024 Democratic National Convention takes place this week in Chicago, it is worth reflecting on the remarkable events of this year’s general election cycle. The events of July alone – including an assassination attempt and the sudden replacement of the Democratic Continue Reading
Federal Court Strikes Down FTC Non-Compete Rule
The Bottom Line We have previously issued alerts concerning the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) rule banning most employee and independent contractor non-competes (the Rule) (May 6, 2024, January 26, 2023) and come to you now with a major update. On August 20, 2024, the federal court in Continue Reading
StubHub Sued by D.C. Attorney Over Alleged “Convoluted Junk Fee Scheme”
The Bottom Line Washington, D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwab has brought a suit against ticket reselling platform StubHub over the platform’s ‘Fulfillment and Service’ fees. The complaint alleges that StubHub deceptively hides these exorbitant fees until the very last checkout page and Continue Reading
NY Federal Court Says “Neigh” to Plaintiff’s Copyright Claim Against Megan Thee Stallion
The Bottom Line The well-known rapper, musician and songwriter Megan Thee Stallion recently saddled up and successfully defeated a copyright infringement suit over her 2020 hit Savage. After taking the opportunity to amend his complaint, plaintiff James Greene, a musician and producer Continue Reading
Opportunities and Risks of Using AI in Employee Benefits Administration
The Bottom Line The emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology offers significant opportunities in the field of employee benefits, for both employers and their employees, including: Despite the promise that generative AI technology holds for benefits administration, Continue Reading
New York Adopts Legislation to Protect Kids’ Privacy
The Bottom Line The New York State Legislature has passed two significant laws designed to protect children’s and teen’s privacy: the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids Act and the Child Data Protection Act. Signed by Governor Kathy Hochul on June 20th, the laws will Continue Reading
Going for Olympic Gold: Marketers Hope to Reach the Podium in Paris, even if not on the “Official” Team
The Bottom Line Just about everyone dreams of participating in the Olympics – walking among the parade of nations, being draped with a bronze, silver, or maybe even gold, medal. Most learn at an early age that we possess neither the skill nor the single-minded discipline necessary to fulfill Continue Reading
New York State Employment Law Updates
The Bottom Line Recently enacted legislation in New York State has resulted in a number of developments impacting employers and employees. Effective June 19, 2024, New York employers will be required to provide nursing employees with 30-minute paid lactation breaks. Beginning January 1, 2025, Continue Reading
This Content is Not Intended for Mature Audiences: CARU Investigates Disclosures on the Vlad and Niki YouTube Channel
The Bottom Line Through the Children’s Advertising Review Unit’s (CARU) routine monitoring activities, CARU opened an investigation into the “Vlad and Niki” YouTube Channel. By its own description, the Vlad and Niki YouTube channel “is the global preschool phenomenon and highest-rated kids Continue Reading
The EU Artificial Intelligence Act: Key Takeaways and Analysis
The Bottom Line Jurisdictions worldwide, including several U.S. states, are starting to set new legal and regulatory guidelines for the use and development of artificial intelligence (AI) systems. However, the European Union is taking the lead with the EU Artificial Intelligence Act, Continue Reading