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Why Bluesky Could Be a Game-Changer for Law Firm Marketing

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Law firms are always looking for new ways to connect with potential clients and grow their online presence. That’s where Bluesky comes in—a decentralized social network that’s gaining popularity among publishers, developers,...more

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Navigating big data ethics: Real-world challenges

There is no better real-world example of significant data ethics complexities than Facebook. The data privacy scandal that has emerged over the past few years is a unique educational tool for any compliance professional or...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

FTC’s “Fake Review” Portal is Live: How Businesses Can Remove Fake Reviews

Once reviews are identified, a company can take steps to remove them. Generally, reviews can be removed in one of three ways: reporting the review to the FTC, reporting the review to the hosting platform, and pursuing legal...more

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What’s New in Wireless - December 2024

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The wireless industry has revolutionized the way we connect, from facilitating teleworking, distance learning, and telemedicine to allowing the American public to interact virtually in almost all other aspects of their daily...more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (December 3, 2024)

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Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Post-Election Takeaways for TMT

The 2024 election is over and Republicans are poised in January to take over Washington, D.C.—in the White House, on the Hill, at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and at other agencies (the National...more

Pillsbury - CommLawCenter

FCC Enforcement Monitor ~ November 2024

Pillsbury’s communications lawyers have published the FCC Enforcement Monitor monthly since 1999 to inform our clients of notable FCC enforcement actions against FCC license holders and others....more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

FTC Issues FAQs To Clarify Recently Finalized Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials

Earlier this month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued guidance in the form of FAQs on its recently finalized Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials (the "Rule"), which Rule took effect on October 21,...more

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Supreme Court to Consider Constitutionality of FCC's Universal Service Subsidies Under the Nondelegation Doctrine

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Last Friday, the Supreme Court granted certiorari in Federal Communications Commission v. Consumers' Research (consolidated with SHLB Coalition v. Consumers' Research), a case challenging the constitutionality of the Federal...more

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Will SCOTUS revive the nondelegation doctrine? Cert. granted in Consumers’ Research v. FCC

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When SCOTUS granted cert. in SEC v. Jarkesy, the case challenging the constitutionality of the SEC’s administrative enforcement proceedings, one of the questions presented was whether the statute granting authority to the SEC...more

Klein Moynihan Turco LLP

Upcoming CMS Marketing Rule Changes

As our readers know, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) prohibits certain marketing communications, materials, and activities. With Medicare’s open enrollment period nearing an end, now is a good time to...more

Jenner & Block

Client Alert: Navigating the 2025 Regulatory Landscape: FCC Impact on Communications, Internet, and Technology Sector

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As the Trump administration prepares to return to power in 2025, the communications and technology sectors are bracing for significant regulatory shifts, with experts predicting major changes in areas ranging from spectrum...more

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Colorado Hemp Company Settles With AG Over Alleged Violations of Consumer Protection Law

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The Colorado Attorney General’s (AG) Office recently entered into a settlement agreement with Bee’s Knees Enterprises, LLC, dba Bee’s Knees CBDs, addressing allegations of violations of the Colorado Consumer Protection Act...more

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Take a Sad Song and Make It Better: Fifth Circuit’s Commercial Speech Ruling Leaves Door Open to State Law Challenge

In an April 2023 blog post, we questioned the constitutionality of Mississippi’s regulations that restrict medical cannabis businesses from advertising. And, in that post, we observed that challenging those regulations under...more

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New Version of the Digital Chart Regulation: Key Updates on Influencer Marketing

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The new version of the Digital Chart Regulation, adopted on October 30 by the Italian Advertising Authority (IAP), introduces significant updates in the realm of influencer marketing. This revision comes at a time when the...more

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English court determines the “meaning” of personal data

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In a previous blog post we considered an unsuccessful application to strike out a claim for alleged breaches of the UK GDPR, on the grounds that the claim was – in substance – a defamation claim. That application was...more

Perkins Coie

Massachusetts Supreme Court Decision Raises Bar for Website “Wiretap” Suits

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In recent months, a wave of lawsuits has swept across the nation, targeting websites for allegedly violating state wiretapping laws through their use of tracking software.  Despite none of these statutes explicitly addressing...more

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AI News Roundup – Canadian news organizations sue OpenAI, Trump considers appointing “AI czar”, fighting AI scammers with AI, and...

To help you stay on top of the latest news, our AI practice group has compiled a roundup of the developments we are following....more

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Federal Trade Commission Sues Business Financing Company for Allegedly Misleading Consumers

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On November 4, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission sued Seek Capital, LLC, and Roy Ferman, Seek's founder and CEO, for allegedly violating several federal laws, including Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act ("FTC...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

DORA Demystified: Dispelling 5 Myths for ICT Service Providers

The EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) comes into force from 17 January 2025. Under DORA, in-scope regulated financial services (FS) businesses operating in the EU (Firms) face new cybersecurity requirements and...more

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Hiring From the Federal Government: A Top 12 List

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With the change of Presidential Administrations and with a new Congress, many current federal government officials and employees – whether elected, appointed, or hired – are exploring employment opportunities in the private...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Le CRTC lance une consultation sur le contenu canadien dans le secteur audiovisuel

Le 15 novembre 2024, le Conseil de la radiodiffusion et des télécommunications canadiennes (le « CRTC ») a publié l’Avis de consultation de radiodiffusion CRTC 2024-288 (l’« avis »), qui invite le public à déposer des...more

Venable LLP

Understanding False Advertising Claims: An Excerpt from the Advertising Law Tool Kit

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Join us as we spotlight select chapters of Venable’s popular Advertising Law Tool Kit, which helps marketing teams navigate the legal risk of campaigns and promotions....more

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Telephone and Texting Compliance News: Litigation Update — A Win for TCPA Compliance and the Lead Generation Industry

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) can be a difficult and complex area of law to litigate. In recent years, the plaintiffs’ bar has upped that difficulty and complexity by targeting products designed to help with...more

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Telephone and Texting Compliance News: Regulatory Update — Federal Communications Commission Allows Third-Party Call...

The Federal Communications Commission (Commission) adopted a Report and Order authorizing telecommunications service providers with a STIR/SHAKEN caller ID authentication obligation (i.e., originating, intermediate, and...more

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