The Bottom Line The SEC is continuing to make good on its repeated warnings that it will aggressively enforce Section 17(b) of the Securities Act against influencers, including mainstream celebrities, who fail to disclose the nature, scope and amount of compensation received in exchange for their Continue Reading
kidTECH Conference | Lunching With the Lawyers: Big Developments in Privacy and Safety Law
On February 16, Gary Kibel, Privacy + Data Security Partner, will be speaking at a lunch & roundtable session on the topic of "Big Developments in Privacy and Safety law" at the kidTECH conference held in Miami, Florida. Gary will be joined by Akhil Bhardwaj from kidSAFE Seal and Alex Stout from Continue Reading
Jury Awards Six-Figure Damages to Hermès in First Major NFT Decision
The Bottom Line Brands should monitor whether and how their trademarks are being used in new technologies and know that such use is still subject to traditional principals of trademark law.Creators should be aware of the limits of First Amendment protection, particularly when dealing with Continue Reading
Top 10 Advertising and Marketing Issues for 2023
The top advertising and marketing issues this year are largely focused on one theme: Protection. Marketers will need to be aware of various trends that could threaten their intellectual property rights, reputations and market shares. Meanwhile, regulators are focusing on ensuring consumers — Continue Reading
SEC Penalizes Kim Kardashian Over $1 Million for Paid Crypto Post
The Bottom Line The SEC has issued repeated warnings that it will aggressively enforce Section 17(b) of the Securities Act against influencers who fail to disclose the nature, scope and amount of compensation received in exchange for their sponsored posts.This case serves as a reminder that Continue Reading
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Webinar | Advertising, Marketing and Promotions: Cryptoassets, including NFTs and Fan Tokens – a UK and U.S. Perspective
On April 7, Davis+Gilbert will co-host a webinar with UK firm Lewis Silkin entitled, "Advertising, Marketing and Promotions: Cryptoassets, including NFTs and Fan Tokens – a UK and U.S. Perspective." Louis P. DiLorenzo, Davis+Gilbert Advertising + Marketing associate, will be joined by both Wendy Continue Reading
Kim Kardashian and Floyd Mayweather Sued Over Cryptocurrency Promotions
The Bottom Line Cryptocurrency companies are subject to various federal laws and may be regulated by a number of federal agencies, including the Securities and Exchange Commission. Though the cryptocurrency market has matured in recent years, there are still plenty of risks, and agencies, media Continue Reading