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
Adweek | 4 Implications of Google’s Landmark Antitrust Loss
Earlier this year, the Department of Justice issued an antitrust lawsuit against Google, aiming to decrease the engine’s search market, opening opportunities for its competitors, and causing major changes in the search industry. With Google now facing another antitrust lawsuit focused on its adtech Continue Reading
Law360 | Privacy & Cybersecurity Midyear Report: 4 Areas To Watch
The first half of 2024 saw newly enacted laws focused on protecting children’s privacy, regulating the use of artificial intelligence and regulators taking action to enforce the patchwork of privacy laws. Davis+Gilbert Advertising + Marketing partner Allison Fitzpatrick was quoted in this Law360 Continue Reading
Axios | Classic Hollywood Laws Inspire Shields for Kids in Multibillion Influencer Industry
Laws protecting children from exploitation in the influencer industry are being enacted to ensure kids receive a share of the profits from brand deals. Davis+Gilbert Advertising + Marketing partner Allison Fitzpatrick was quoted multiple times in this Axios article, "Classic Hollywood Laws Continue Reading
PRWeek | Why First-Time Buyers Are Driving the PR Agency M&A Market
The public relations industry continues to be extremely active in its M&A activity levels. In this article for PRWeek, Why First-Time Buyers Are Driving the PR Agency M&A Market, Davis+Gilbert attorneys Michael Lasky and Brad Schwartzberg discuss the findings of our Davis+Gilbert PR Industry Continue Reading