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
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
2024 Top 10 Advertising + Marketing Trends: Balancing Risks & Rewards
The marketing and advertising landscape in 2024 presents a complex tapestry of evolving regulations, groundbreaking technological advancements and shifting consumer behaviors. These changes are not just trends: they are signals of a fundamental transformation in the way brands connect with their 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
Utah’s First-of-its-Kind Social Media Laws Impose Sweeping Protections for Kids and Teens
The Bottom Line Two new Utah laws will require social media companies to get parental consent for all users under 18, re-verify the age of existing users, prohibit advertising to such minors, and more.These onerous requirements may lead social media companies to avoid Utah altogether. Both Continue Reading
Law 360 | Calif.’s Novel Privacy Move May Dim Federal Law’s Chances
Gary Kibel was mentioned in a Law 360 article, "Calif.'s Novel Privacy Move May Dim Federal Law's Chances." Continue Reading
AdExchanger | The Promise And Perils Of Advertising; California Toughens Consumer Tech Rules When Kids Are On
Gary Kibel was quoted in an AdExchanger article, "The Promise And Perils Of Advertising; California Toughens Consumer Tech Rules When Kids Are On." Continue Reading
Children’s Advertising Review Unit (CARU) National Partners Briefing Series | An Inside Look at CARU: Self-Regulation in Children’s Advertising and Privacy
Davis+Gilbert is a proud sponsor of CARU's virtual briefing for National Partners on August 23. Allison Fitzpatrick, Davis+Gilbert Advertising + Marketing partner will moderate a discussion entitled "An Inside Look at CARU: Self-Regulation in Children's Advertising and Privacy," with Mamie Continue Reading
Children’s Advertising Review Unit’s (CARU) Virtual Conferences 2022 | Achieving Creative Compliance
On May 10-11, Davis+Gilbert will be a sponsor of the Children’s Advertising Review Unit’s (CARU) Virtual Conferences 2022. Conference Overview This year’s event will focus on the rapid changes seen over the last year in child-directed content and marketing and suggest to companies how to keep Continue Reading