Revolve, a fashion retailer, is facing a class-action lawsuit alleging that both the company and its influencers had failed to disclose paid partnerships, giving consumers the false impression that the influencer endorsements were organic, rather than paid. Although class-action lawsuits are on the Continue Reading
President Trump Signs the Music Modernization Act Into Law
The Bottom Line The Music Modernization Act is getting a lot of press, and for good reason: it is one of the most significant updates to music law in decades. While the impact of the MMA will primarily be felt by DSPs, artists and songwriters, the creation of the Mechanical Licensing Collective and Continue Reading
FTC Enforcement Priorities in a New Administration
5th Edition: Trends in Marketing Communications Law The changing of the guard for the federal government often signals changing priorities, especially where regulatory agencies are concerned. Unlike some agencies, which have decreased enforcement activities as a result of the Trump Continue Reading
Crystal & Company Seminars | Exploring Health Care Reform, Voluntary Employee Benefits & Employment Law
Alan Hahn, Davis+Gilbert Benefits + Compensation co-chair, and Gregg Brochin, Davis+Gilbert Labor + Employment partner, will speak during a Crystal & Company seminar titled "Exploring Health Care Reform, Voluntary Employee Benefits & Employment Law" to be held in San Francisco on Continue Reading
Data Privacy and Security Laws Get Stronger, and Face New Challenges
4th Edition: Trends in Marketing Communications Law As data becomes more and more commoditized, domestic and international laws and regulatory actions continue to focus on privacy rights and data security. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued several reports, tools, and guidance in Continue Reading
Legal Marijuana’s Uncertain Path Forward
4th Edition: Trends in Marketing Communications Law Efforts to legalize marijuana took a major step forward in 2016, with four new states voting in November to legalize recreational marijuana use. It is now legal in eight states and the District of Columbia, covering almost one quarter of the Continue Reading
FTC Renews Focus On Efficacy And Safety Claims
4th Edition: Trends in Marketing Communications Law The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has increased its enforcement efforts against marketers for failing to substantiate their efficacy and safety claims with competent and reliable evidence. When evaluating claims about the efficacy and safety Continue Reading
Davis+Gilbert Labor + Employment Breakfast Seminar | Hot Topics in Labor & Employment Law: The Trump Administration, Upcoming NY State and City Law Changes, Benefits Regulations and More
This seminar will discuss the latest developments in labor and employment law that may impact your business in 2017. Our program will focus on the potential impact of the Trump administration’s proposed regulatory changes and administrative priorities. We will also cover recent federal, state and Continue Reading