On April 26, Gary Kibel, Davis+Gilbert Privacy + Data Security partner, will speak at a session titled at "GDPR Is Coming – Are Search Marketers Ready?" and at a roundtable titled "Preparing for GDPR" at MediaPost's Search Insider Summit taking place in Captiva, Florida. At the Spring Continue Reading
The Ninth Circuit’s “Blurred Lines” Decision: What Advertisers Should Know
The Bottom Line The Ninth Circuit's decision in the "Blurred Lines" case raises more uncertainty in the area of music copyright law. While many experts still maintain that "style" and "groove" are not protectable by copyright, the Ninth Circuit's decision to uphold the 2015 jury verdict establishes Continue Reading
#MeToo and #TimesUp Movements Cause Entertainment and Advertising Industries to Re-Examine Talent Agreements
The Bottom Line Studios, networks, agencies and marketers are negotiating for stronger and broader morals clauses in talent contracts in the wake of the #MeToo revelations, and following the #TimesUp movement, talent representatives are seeking inclusion riders in talent contracts that seek equal Continue Reading
FCC Proposes $13.3M Fine Against Sinclair Broadcast Group for Apparently Violating Sponsorship Identification Rules
The Bottom Line The FCC's enforcement action against Sinclair for apparent failure to disclose sponsorship identification resulted in a record-setting proposed fine. This is part of a larger, recent trend by regulators ensuring that relevant material information is disclosed to consumers in an Continue Reading
NAD Annual Conference 2017
Davis+Gilbert is a proud sponsor of the National Advertising Division’s Annual Conference to be held in New York on October 2-3. Conference Overview This year’s conference will focus on "Hot Topics & Best Practices in Advertising Law, Claim Substantiation and Self-Regulation." Expert Continue Reading
Local Challenges to Automatic Renewal Programs Continue in California: Now, the Beachbody Case
The Bottom Line As the Beachbody case illustrates, businesses must clearly disclose to consumers the terms of auto-renewal programs and should obtain their express, affirmative consent before collecting any payments. Many states, as well as the federal government, have laws that address this Continue Reading
The Center for Professional Advancement | Cosmetic Claims Support Studies: Practical Applications in Regulatory and Design Fundamentals
Stuart Lee Friedel, Davis+Gilbert Advertising + Marketing Partner, will speak during a course titled, "Cosmetic Claims Support Studies: Practical Applications in Regulatory and Design Fundamentals" offered by The Center for Professional Advancement to be held in New Brunswick, New Jersey on Continue Reading