Maryland is enforcing new strict children’s privacy laws aimed to protect children and teens online. The “Maryland Kids Code” which went into effect on October 1st, has restricted how businesses can collect and process data of those under 18. Davis+Gilbert Privacy, Technology + Data Security partner Continue Reading
Compliance Week | Election Rules Aimed To Curb AI Misuse May Serve as Regulatory Warning for All Advertisers
With the presidential election underway, concerns around the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) influencing voter perceptions are widespread. In this Compliance Week article, Davis+Gilbert Advertising + Marketing partner Samantha Rothaus was quoted multiple times regarding the current legal Continue Reading
The Business Journals | New FTC Penalties Await Businesses With Hard-To-Cancel Subscriptions
The FTC’s final “Click-to-Cancel” rule requires businesses to simplify their cancellation process for consumers. Davis+Gilbert Advertising + Marketing partner Paavana Kumar shared insights on the enforceability of the rule and what it means for subscription-based businesses going forward in The Continue Reading
Law360 | Deal with Feds in FTX Bankruptcy Remains Undone
In this Law360 article, Joseph Cioffi provides his thoughts on the fairness of distributing forfeited funds to preferred shareholders in the FTX bankruptcy, while creditors are arguably not being paid in full based on today’s crypto values. Continue Reading
Inside Edition | Menendez Brothers’ Uncle Says They Should Not Be Released
The Menendez brothers’ infamous case is currently taking the media by storm as they await potential resentencing after new evidence was discovered. There have been many questions about what happens if Erik and Lyle are released and retried. Davis+Gilbert Private Client Services Co-chair Herb Nass Continue Reading
CBC Listen | As It Happens with Nil Köksal, Chris Howden
The subscription model is undergoing a transformation with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) introducing the new "Click-to-Cancel" rule—a regulation aimed at simplifying the cancellation process and safeguarding consumers from tricky subscription practices. In a recent podcast episode of “As It Continue Reading
Subscription Insider | FTC Finalizes “Click-to-Cancel” Rule: A Major Milestone for the Subscription Industry
The subscription industry is facing a significant shift with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalizing its "Click-to-Cancel" rule, a new regulation designed to simplify cancellation processes and enhance consumer protections. Davis+Gilbert Advertising + Marketing partner Paavana Kumar commented Continue Reading
Law360 | TikTok Lawsuit, Kids’ Privacy Bills Push Cos. ‘Back to Basics’
Amid growing scrutiny over data privacy and child protection, the legal landscape for companies like TikTok has become increasingly complex. The U.S. government has stepped up its efforts, highlighted by a recent lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Continue Reading
AdExchanger | Don’t Sleep On Maryland’s Strict New Data Privacy Law
Numerous states have enacted their own comprehensive data privacy laws the California Consumer Privacy Act in 2018. Keeping up with the differences between these laws can be a challenging task for any business or privacy professional. Maryland’s new privacy law, The Maryland Online Data Privacy Act Continue Reading
LBB | Elon Musk Is Suing the WFA – So What?
Elon Musk’s recent efforts to improve relations with the advertising industry have quickly diminished, as X (Twitter) has filed an antitrust lawsuit against the Global Alliance for Responsible Media (GARM), The World Federation of Advertisers (WFA), and several other major Continue Reading