In recent years, the advent of the social media “influencer” has revolutionized advertising. Companies often partner with influencers to market their products, hoping to tap into the influencer’s devoted audience. Likewise,...more
4/17/2024
/ Advertising ,
Brand ,
Contract Terms ,
Copyright ,
Copyright Infringement ,
Copyright Office ,
Copyright Registration ,
Fair Use ,
Influencers ,
Social Media ,
User-Generated Content
The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) released its draft regulatory framework for automated decision-making technology (ADMT) on November 27. These regulations are a preview of what new requirements may look like...more
On September 25, 2023, a United States Circuit Judge determined that fact questions surrounding issues of fair use and tortious interference required a jury to decide media conglomerate Thomson Reuters’s lawsuit against Ross...more
Shortly before the California Privacy Right Act (CPRA) modifications to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) were set to become enforceable on July 1, 2023, a Sacramento Superior Court judge issued a ruling on June 30,...more
7/21/2023
/ California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection Acts ,
Enforcement ,
New Legislation ,
New Regulations ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
State Privacy Laws
Shortly before Privacy Day, California Attorney General (Cal AG) Rob Bonta announced a California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) enforcement sweep that targeted mobile applications....more
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some businesses are considering potential liquidation or restructuring through bankruptcy. Companies in this situation should keep privacy concerns in mind, because the handling of personal data...more
12/3/2020
/ Bankruptcy Code ,
Business Assets ,
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Commercial Bankruptcy ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Transfers ,
Debtors ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Liquidation ,
Personal Data ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Privacy Policy ,
Reorganizations ,
Restructuring ,
Sale of Assets ,
State Attorneys General
Earlier this year, a number of individuals brought a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington against Washington-based company Wyze Labs, Inc (Wyze), which manufactures “smart” home...more
12/2/2020
/ Arbitration ,
Arbitration Agreements ,
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Class Action Arbitration Waivers ,
Clickwrap Agreements ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Dismissals ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Opt-Outs ,
Personal Information ,
Private Right of Action ,
Terms and Conditions
During these particularly trying times resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses of all sizes have been concerned about the future. As a result, considering potential liquidation or restructuring through bankruptcy is...more
11/6/2020
/ Bankruptcy Code ,
Business Assets ,
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Commercial Bankruptcy ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Transfers ,
Debtors ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Liquidation ,
Personal Data ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Popular ,
Privacy Policy ,
Reorganizations ,
Sale of Assets ,
State Attorneys General
A 7-person jury in Waco, Texas, recently returned its verdict in the first patent trial held before Judge Albright: defense verdict, no finding of infringement. In the MV3 Partners v. Roku dispute, MV3 Partners had sought...more
10/23/2020
/ Corporate Counsel ,
Defense Verdict ,
Evidence ,
Expert Testimony ,
Expert Witness ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Patent Infringement ,
Patent Litigation ,
Patents ,
Popular ,
Roku
The California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) went into effect on January 1, 2020, and while the CCPA does not expressly require compliance by nonprofits, nonprofits should be aware of some obligations when it comes to data...more
10/8/2020
/ Best Practices ,
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Continuing Legal Education ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Donors ,
Litigation Strategies ,
Noncompliance ,
Nonprofits ,
Personal Data ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Webinars
Cannabis businesses that are collecting consumer data need to be in compliance with California’s privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Join our discussion as we cover:
- Patterns that have...more
6/18/2020
/ California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs) ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Continuing Legal Education ,
Cyber Insurance ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Failure to Comply ,
Marijuana Related Businesses ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Privacy Laws ,
Webinars
A few weeks ago on this blog, we addressed some of the legal issues that have arisen for Zoom, as it becomes a significant part of American daily life during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Among those legal issues was an inquiry...more
As privacy-related litigation continues to heat up, Judge Beth Freeman (ND Cal.) recently laid out in In re Google Assistant Privacy Litigation (Case No. 19-cv-04286) a potential roadmap for surviving or winning a motion to...more
As school districts increasingly rely on Zoom to facilitate online classes, and in many cases are expressly directing students to download and use the app, it implicates new legal concerns for the company....more
4/10/2020
/ California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
COPPA ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Hackers ,
Minors ,
Parental Consent ,
Popular ,
Privacy Concerns ,
School Districts ,
Student Privacy ,
Zoom®
As large portions of society become subject to coronavirus-related quarantines, increasing numbers of people have turned to web-based communications platforms for classes, meetings, events, and socialization. One such...more
We are all experiencing unprecedented challenges right now, both personally and professionally. To ease some of your legal team’s anxieties, we have put together a litigation-specific checklist with the measures we recommend...more
3/31/2020
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Court Closures ,
Court Schedules ,
Defense Strategies ,
Depositions ,
Discovery ,
Electronic Filing ,
Electronically Stored Information ,
Federal Court Litigation ,
Filing Deadlines ,
Litigation Strategies ,
Service of Process ,
State Courts ,
Teleconferences ,
Trial Attorneys ,
Videoconference ,
Virtual Meetings
Whether in connection with their marketing programs or other data-driven initiatives, wineries and wine clubs are becoming more reliant on the data of their customers. Those that are collecting consumer data need to be aware...more
3/13/2020
/ California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Commercial General Liability Policies ,
Connected Items ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Privacy Laws ,
Risk Mitigation ,
State Data Breach Notification Statutes ,
Webinars ,
Wineries
Now that the CCPA is in effect, some companies will need to revise their policies.
The cyber insurance markets are beginning to adapt to the new California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) which went into effect on January...more
2/25/2020
/ California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Commercial General Liability Policies ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Cyber Insurance ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Denial of Insurance Coverage ,
Insurance Claims ,
Insurance Industry ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Policy Exclusions ,
Popular ,
Privacy Laws ,
Risk Assessment
On Jan. 1, 2020, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), a consumer-friendly privacy law inspired by the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation, will take effect.
Originally published in the North Bay...more
11/25/2019
/ California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Covered Entities ,
Data Collection ,
Data Retention ,
Data Security ,
Data-Sharing ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Employee Privacy Rights ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Notice Requirements ,
Opt-Outs ,
Personal Information ,
Privacy Laws ,
Security Breach ,
State Data Breach Notification Statutes ,
Websites