Protecting Your Products and Brand Online
Episode 402: Paul Allen: The Promise of AI, Governance and Public Trust
TCPA Risk Reloaded: Why DNC and Consent Issues Are Fueling the Next Wave of Litigation — The Consumer Finance Podcast
No Password Required: AI Security Researcher and Documentarian of Spirituality and Play
Podcast – "Nature Abhors a Vacuum." So Does the Media
Podcast - FTC Consumer Review Rule Warning Letters Target a Digital Marketplace Cornerstone
5 Key Takeaways | Navigating False Advertising Litigation Challenges, Strategies, & Risk Mitigation
Why Does Everyone Say 'The Big Game' Instead of 'Super Bowl'? — No Infringement Intended Podcast
No Password Required: CISO at RSA and Champion of a Passwordless Future
Podcast - Key Consumer Protection Issues in 2026
5 Key Takeaways | The Essentials of Advertising Claims Substantiation
No Password Required: Founder of ThreatLocker and the Zero-Trust Revolution
LathamTECH in Focus: The EU Data Act: A Digital Game-Changer
Podcast — EU Data Act: Spotlight on Switching Requirements for Data Processing Services
No Password Required: From Heavy Metal to the Front Lines of Cyber Innovation
The Privacy Insider Podcast Episode 16: Protecting Privacy at Every Walk of Life with France Bélanger and Donna Wertalik of Virginia Tech
PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Trending Now: An IP Podcast - Who Owns AI Innovation? IP in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Tracking Trends in State-Level Consumer Protection Enforcement
Podcast - An Overview of State Attorney General Consumer Protection Enforcement
PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Trending Now: An IP Podcast - Cease and Desist Letters: Protecting Your Intellectual Property the Right Way
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously held that knowledge of users' copyright infringement alone cannot support contributory liability against an internet service provider ("ISP")....more
Building on the Trump administration’s efforts to crack down on deceptive direct-to-consumer (DTC) prescription drug advertising, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently requested new authority from Congress to...more
Our readers know that making unsolicited telephone calls to consumers whose telephone numbers are on the National Do Not Call registry (“DNC List”) is a big no-no. The latest evidence of this is a class action lawsuit against...more
In the digital age, where copyrighted information and content are constantly being shared and consumed on the internet, one crucial mechanism for fighting copyright infringement is the DMCA takedown notice. ...more
On March 25, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a landmark decision in Cox Communications, Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment that significantly narrows the circumstances under which online service providers...more
It is commonplace that schools have a duty to protect their students from bullying and harassment while they are at school or at school events. But defining the scope of a school’s duty can be complicated when the harm...more
Last year, NAD released its Influencer Trust Index: Consumer Insights 2025. Although the data showed high consumer engagement with influencers, it also showed that many consumers are suspicious of influencer campaigns....more
This SEC has embraced social media more than most. I’ve seen some of the Division Directors announcing their speeches and otherwise posting nuggets on LinkedIn – something I can’t recall any prior senior Staffers doing....more
The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has revived copyright infringement claims against Shutterstock, Inc., a major online photo licensing marketplace, in a dispute brought by a photographer. The Second Circuit...more
The French Data Protection Authority (CNIL) released guidance on April 14, 2026 on the use of invisible tracking pixels in electronic mail. The guidance adapts to pixels a strict interpretation of cookie consent rules and...more
In luxury retail, client relationships are built on trust, personalisation and carefully managed communication. Direct contact with clients—whether through client advisors, concierge services or targeted outreach—is a key...more
Its getting a little chippy out there in TCPAWorld lately. I’ve been noticing an increasing effort by TCPA litigants to seek sanctions and call each other liars. At issue, ultimately, are the veracity of leads– webform...more
President Donald Trump's March 13 executive order to combat fraudulent "Made in America" claims in advertising takes aim at a familiar enforcement problem in a new venue: online marketplaces. It directs the Federal Trade...more
The plaintiffs’ bar has been ramping up lawsuits under the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) and federal and state wiretapping statutes for years, and the wave is not receding. Tens of thousands of claims have been...more
For several years, some broadcasters have chosen to air advertisements for cannabidiol (or CBD) products, including beverages, creams, and edibles. CBD is a derivative of hemp, and many products containing it also include low...more
Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: • Florida AG Probes OpenAI Over Safety and Security...more
For the second time in three years, Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) is poised to expire. Section 702 authorizes U.S. intelligence agencies to obtain the communications of non-U.S. persons who...more
A federal judge has ruled that CNN must face a proposed class action alleging that its website shared consumers’ personal information with Microsoft and adtech firms without consent, in alleged violation of the California...more
Today marks the one-year anniversary of the Washington Supreme Court’s decision in Brown v. Old Navy, LLC, 567 P.3d 38 (Wash. 2025). In response to a certified question from the U.S. District Court for the Western District of...more
At least the map doesn’t need to be updated… The seesaw battle over whether an SMS message constitutes a “telephone call” under the TCPA’s DNC provisions continues to rage on....more
An August 2025 federal court ruling has opened the door for plaintiffs to use alleged inaccuracies or misrepresentations in a company’s privacy policy and other privacy disclosures as the basis for a federal wiretapping claim...more
As part of its broader efforts around online age checking, the EU commission announced that it has created its age verification app. Last year the Commission announced that it was working with Member States to create a...more
We are pleased to present our latest edition of Telephone and Texting Compliance News, providing insights and news related to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA)....more
At its March 2026 Open Meeting, the FCC adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposing changes to its telephone numbering policies. The changes are aimed at making it harder for bad actors to obtain and exploit...more
Earlier this year, the Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit dropped a bombshell with its decision in Bradford v. Sovereign Pest Control of Texas. The Fifth Circuit reshaped the TCPA landscape when it held that for purposes...more
