Utah lawmakers are considering reworking the state’s first-in-the-nation youth social media restrictions after claims from the tech industry that its social media restrictions violate the Constitution. Advertising + Marketing partner, Allison Fitzpatrick, was quoted in the Bloomberg Law article, Continue Reading
Law360 | Social Media Is Now a ‘Product,’ but Forget New Regs in 2024
Despite the hours of fiery rhetoric and condemnation from lawmakers during the January 31 hearing, many are skeptical that Congress will finally act. Advertising + Marketing partner, Allison Fitzpatrick, was featured in the Law360 article titled, “Social Media Is Now a ‘Product,’ but Forget New Continue Reading
CNBC | One of Wall Street’s Favorite Ways To Control Workers Is Under Attack
The FTC’s proposed ban on non-compete agreements would significantly impact how businesses operate. The federal government received nearly 27,000 comments on the proposed rule, which was published last year – both for and against the ban. It’s unclear what the final rule, anticipated in April, will Continue Reading
AdAge | Agency Acquisitions Are Heating Up-Who’s Buying and Which Ones Might Be Sold Next
The advertising industry’s acquisition market may be heating up this year according to recent data. In an article for Ad Age which features a number of industry executives, Davis+Gilbert Corporate + Transactions partner Brad Schwartzberg provided insights on private equity’s role in the M&A Continue Reading
Law.com | FTC Making It Tougher for Online Sites to Share Children’s Info
Companies using behavioral advertising may have to alter their default settings in light of the FTC’s proposed changes to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA). One of the proposed changes to COPPA focuses on parental consent, requiring that online operators must obtain separate Continue Reading
Law360 | What To Watch as Drive To Protect Kids Online Heats Up
The children's privacy landscape is rapidly evolving from the FTC's proposed updates to COPPA – which place tougher restrictions on children targeted advertising and data retention – to the states bringing lawsuits against social media platforms and adopting their own children's privacy laws. Continue Reading
AdExchanger | How Will Contextual Advertising Fare When The FTC Revises Its COPPA Rule?
In late December, the FTC proposed changes to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA Rule) to ensure that digital services are safe and secure for children to reflect the pace of technological change. Allison Fitzpatrick was quoted the AdExchanger article, “How Will Continue Reading
PRovoke Media | 2023 M&A Review: Smaller Deals, European Expansion & Public Affairs Drive Surge in Deals
Interestingly, 2023 saw a significant increase in M&A transactions involving public relations firms, with deal activity doubling from the levels set in 2022. Michael Lasky and Brad Schwartzberg were quoted in the PRovoke media article, "2023 M&A Review: Smaller Deals, European Expansion Continue Reading
Marketing Brew | Expect Enforcement of Consumer Privacy Laws to Ramp up in 2024
As expected in 2024, new privacy legislation will be making life more complicated for advertisers. 12 states have enacted comprehensive consumer privacy laws in recent years, and even more have introduced privacy bills on specific issues. Gary Kibel, Privacy + Data Security partner, was quoted in Continue Reading
PRWeek | Is Reproductive Loss Leave Offered at Your Agency?
Employers with five or more employees and a presence in California will soon be required to offer employees up to five days of protected leave for a reproductive loss. Michael Lasky and Sharon Cohen were quoted multiple times in the PRWeek article, “Is Reproductive Loss Leave Offered at Your Continue Reading