The Bottom Line CARU will continue to monitor Roblox to ensure compliance with Roblox’s policies and the CARU Advertising Guidelines.Brands that direct content toward children under age 13 should ensure that any disclosures are clear and conspicuous in language that children can easily Continue Reading
Worldcom | Intellectual Property and Contract Considerations for Public Relations Firms Using Generative AI
On April 26, Michael Lasky (Chari, Public Relations Law and Partner/Co-Chair, Litigation + Dispute Resolution), Samantha Rothaus (Partner, Advertising + Marketing), and Andrew Richman (Associate, Advertising + Marketing) will address hot topics concerning the use of various Generative AI Continue Reading
Faced with Increasing Pressure, Roblox Adopts New Advertising Standards
The Bottom Line Brands are restricted from showing advertising content to Roblox users under 13 years old and must use the platform’s PolicyService API to ensure only users aged 13 or older can view their advertising content.Brands should consult with legal counsel if they are unsure whether Continue Reading
The SEC Takes on Lindsay Lohan, Jake Paul and Six Other Celebrities Over Paid Crypto Posts
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