Davis+Gilbert is a proud sponsor of the New York State Bar Association Intellectual Property Law Meeting on January 20 – 26. Devin Kothari, Davis+Gilbert Intellectual Property + Media partner, will be a panelist during a session titled, “Hot Topics in IP and Advertising Law for E-tailers" on Continue Reading
FTC Action Regarding Violations of the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act and Deceptive Commercial Practices Results in $10 Million Dollar Settlement
The Bottom Line The FTC has made it clear that it will not tolerate deceptive negative option and billing practices and will enforce heavy penalties on companies that do not comply with the law.Marketing practices for online subscriptions services need to be transparent and truthful. Consumers must Continue Reading
E-Tailers Beware: Regulators Are Drilling Down on Negative Option Marketing
7th Edition: Trends in Marketing Communications Law If you look at your credit card statements, chances are that you have one or more recurring monthly or annual charges, whether for media subscriptions, meal delivery services, workout apps, cosmetics shipments or clothing rentals. Subscription Continue Reading
Davis+Gilbert Counsel 2U® Advertising + Marketing Webinar | From Retail to E-Tail: Key Legal Issues for Retailers in a Digital World
The world of e-commerce is more prevalent now than ever. In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, many retailers are taking steps to attempt to shift their business online, while existing e-tailers may be dealing with a surge in supply and demand chain issues. The world of "e-tail," however, is Continue Reading
Key Considerations for Retailers in the Face of COVID-19
The Bottom Line Retailers may be rushing to adapt to the new normal and embrace an e-commerce model, but there are still a myriad of legal issues to navigate.As the world of “e-tail” becomes king — at least for now — it is more important than ever to thoroughly understand the implications of new Continue Reading