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Consumer Finance Monitor Podcast Episode: The Impact of the Election on the FTC
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Dialing In: The TCPA and Auto Finance — Moving the Metal: The Auto Finance Podcast
Episode 120: Tim Cecere, President of St. Francis College in Brooklyn – Marketing and Advertising
Key Takeaways from Frontlines of Ad Campaigns Gone Wrong and Critical Claim Substantiation Missteps
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(Podcast) The Briefing: Navigating the Legal Risks for Brands in Social Media Marketing – Part 2 (Archive)
In April 2025, SK Telecom—South Korea’s largest mobile carrier—formally notified regulators of a significant data breach that compromised sensitive SIM card data belonging to nearly 27 million users. Following an...more
There is nothing new about companies providing platforms for other companies to sell their wares. That is, after all, exactly what supermarkets do, and TV and radio networks have long run ads for other companies. The rise of...more
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) continues to be hotly litigated by class action plaintiffs’ attorneys, with filed cases increasing significantly over the last year. ...more
AI might be transforming the workplace, but companies touting AI-powered tools should proceed with caution. In a recent decision, the National Advertising Division (“NAD”) reviewed Microsoft’s claims about its Microsoft 365...more
The technology and digital regulatory environment in the EU and the UK is experiencing significant evolution in 2025 and beyond. These legal developments present both significant opportunities and complex compliance...more
In an enforcement action akin to an advertising law issue spotting exam, the FTC announced this week a settlement with a telemedicine company and its principals for allegedly using misleading pricing claims that failed to...more
On June 30, 2025, the Honorable Paul Goetz of the New York Supreme Court held that plaintiff Norma Nazario’s lawsuit for the death of her son in a 2023 “subway surfing” incident could proceed against social media companies...more
The Data (Use and Access) Bill passed both Houses of UK Parliament and received Royal Assent on 19 June 2025, now becoming the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (“DUA Act”). This is the final iteration of the Data Protection and...more
FTC Sends Warning Letters Regarding Potential Noncompliance With “Made in USA” Requirements. On July 8, the FTC sent letters to a flagpole retailer, footwear maker, football equipment company, and personal care products...more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken significant steps to institutionalize national security within its regulatory framework through the creation of the Council on National Security (CNS). Chaired by Chairman...more
Good lord another one? I can’t keep up with all the #biglaw losses. I mean, when was the last time ANY #biglaw firm won ANTHING in a TCPA case? My goodness. What a disaster. Here’s another one. In Bond v. Folsom Insurance...more
SB 22, a sweeping film and television incentive bill that dramatically expands the state’s support for the moving image industry, was officially signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 22, 2025. Following the Texas...more
On July 1, 2025, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a $1.55 million settlement, pending court approval, with Healthline Media, LLC. This settlement is the largest penalty issued to date under the CCPA, as...more
Introduction - The intersection of digital customer service tools and privacy law continues to generate high-stakes litigation, especially in California, where the California Invasion of Privacy Act (“CIPA”) has become a...more
Manufacturers of wireless handsets that are used in the delivery of digital commercial mobile radio service within the scope of FCC Rule 20.19 are required to file information annually regarding their compliance with the...more
The Supreme Court's decision in McLaughlin Chiropractic Associates v. McKesson Corporation seismically shifts how courts will evaluate FCC interpretations of the TCPA, creating new compliance challenges for healthcare...more
On July 10, 2025, the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (“DCP”) announced that it had reached a settlement with DraftKings following a gaming advertising-related investigation. Without admitting fault, DraftKings...more
“It’s just a giveaway. What could go wrong?” You’d be surprised. A fun marketing initiative can quickly become a legal headache. Behind every good sweepstakes is a legal minefield—one that many brands don’t recognize...more
The regulatory landscape for consumer-packaged goods (CPG) brands is shifting, with artificial food dyes emerging as a central focus of both state and federal scrutiny. Recent actions by the federal and state governments,...more
On June 20, 2025, Governor Greg Abbott of Texas signed Texas SB140 into law, significantly amending Texas’s telemarketing statute, which is part of the Texas Business and Commerce Code (“TBCC”). The amendments will take...more
Further to the recent launch of the new generic Top Level Domains (gTLDs) .FREE, .HOT and .SPOT in April, Amazon Registry continues the momentum and has announced the upcoming launch of three additional new gTLDs: .YOU, .TALK...more
The National Advertising Division of BBB National Programs recently released a report that influencers, creators and those who work with them may find particularly relevant regarding disclosure of brand sponsorships:...more
Taking your retail brand to the next level and attracting an equity investment based on the value of your brand requires not only business acumen but strategies for brand protection. Protecting your trademarks by way of...more
The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked a pressing legal debate over how copyrighted materials can be used to train generative AI systems, particularly large language models (LLMs), without permission...more
“Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.” —Michael Corleone, The Godfather Part III. That iconic line about inescapable forces doesn’t just capture those thoughts of a mob boss trying to retire. It could just...more
