No Password Required: USF Cybercrime Professor, Former Federal Agent, and Vintage Computer Archivist
The latest on: NFL Anti-Trust decision; Record Labels Sue Over Generative AI; Copyright Office clarifies Termination Rights, Royalties, Transfers, Disputes, and the MMA.
Legal Alert | Wiretap Laws in the United States
The FTC’s Proposed Rule Banning Deceptive Reviews and Testimonials
SCOTUS and federal court rulings on TTAB decisions on granting trademarks and trademark renewals; Netflix settling an anticipated defamation case with a disclaimer and donation
Podcast - Influenciadores y Publicidad
[Webinar] Midyear Data Privacy Check-in: Trends & Key Updates
SCOTUS applies the "discovery rule" in timely copyright infringement claim; Cher wins in Marital Settlement Agreement vs Copyright Grant Termination Notices; Student Athletes Win Revenue Share and NIL
Podcast - Part 2: An FTC Official Speaks About the Regulation of AI Technology
AI Update: ELVIS Act Passes, SAG-AFTRA Agree with Record Labels. FTC Non-compete Ban Analyzed By Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett.
No Password Required: LIVE From Sunshine Cyber Con
AD Nauseam: A Different Type of Imposter Syndrome
State AG Pulse | Content moderation vs. free expression
Ad Law Tool Kit Show – Episode 12 – Telemarketing and Texting
The Briefing: Navigating the Legal Risks for Brands in Social Media Marketing – Part 2
Ad Law Tool Kit Show – Episode 11 – State Attorney General Investigations
The Briefing: Navigating the Legal Risks for Brands in Social Media Marketing - Part 1
The Briefing: Navigating the Legal Risks for Brands in Social Media Marketing - Part 1 (Podcast)
Consumer Finance Monitor Podcast Episode: The Federal Trade Commission: Looking Back at 2023 and Looking Ahead to 2024 and Beyond
Ad Law Tool Kit Show – Episode 10 – Website Accessibility
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