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Wiley Rein LLP

Ninth Circuit Privacy Ruling Could Be Used to Expand Potential Forums for E-Commerce Lawsuits

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On Monday, April 21, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, sitting en banc, issued an opinion in Briskin v. Shopify, Inc., __ F.4th __ (9th Cir. Apr. 21, 2025), that plaintiffs will cite to attempt to expand...more

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Ninth Circuit expands specific jurisdiction for e-commerce platforms

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In Briskin v. Shopify, Inc., the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, sitting en banc, reversed a district court’s dismissal of a proposed data privacy class action for lack of personal jurisdiction. In applying traditional...more

Cozen O'Connor

FTC Presses Pause on Alleged E-Commerce Business Opportunity Scheme

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The FTC secured a temporary restraining order and other relief against Click Profit, LLC and related entities arising from allegations that the companies operate an e-commerce business opportunity scheme in violation of...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

PCI SSC Clarifies Obligations for Ecommerce Merchants That Outsource Payment Card Processing

The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has issued an FAQ for ecommerce merchants that outsource their payment card processing to a vendor using an embedded payment page or form (such as an "iframe")....more

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What Private Companies and Family Offices Need to Consider in 2025

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Across all industries, private companies, family offices, and their owners and management teams face rapidly evolving challenges, opportunities, and risks in the dynamic environment that is 2025. Here are 11 issues that...more

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The Top 10 Legal Issues for CFOs and GCs of Fashion and Retail Companies

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In 2025, the retail and fashion industries are bracing for a transformative year, heavily influenced by the policies of the new Trump Administration. These policies promise rapid and significant changes, particularly in areas...more

Jenner & Block

Ninth Circuit Considers Personal Jurisdiction Over Online Businesses

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In the age of e-commerce, many consumer class actions involve goods and services purchased online. Those online purchases have created legal challenges for determining when an online sale may subject a party to personal...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Ley 2439 de 2024: Modificaciones al estatuto del consumidor en Colombia

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El Congreso promulgó la Ley 2439 de 2024 "[P]or medio de la cual se modifica la Ley 1480 de 2011 y se crean medidas de protección en favor del consumidor de comercio electrónico". Entre los cambios más relevantes introducidos...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Inside the Courts – An Update From Skadden Securities Litigators - December 2024

Key Points - - During its 2024 term, the U.S. Supreme Court is poised to provide important guidance on the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act’s (PSLRA’s) particularity requirement in NVIDIA Corp. v. E. Ohman J:or...more

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Headwinds in the Retail Labor Market: Navigating the Future of Workforce Dynamics in Retail - Part 7

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The retail labor market is facing significant challenges due to shifts in consumer behavior, technological advancements, and economic uncertainties. Retailers must adapt to changing skill requirements, integrate new...more

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The State AG Report – 6.27.2024

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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: •Virginia AG Reaches $1.3 Million Settlement with NFL Team...more

K&L Gates LLP

Update - UAE Consumer Protection and E-Commerce Laws

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as one of the regional leaders in adopting and developing a robust information technology and internet infrastructure to accommodate the steep demand in e-commerce and digital...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Ninth Circuit Opinion Supports Personal Jurisdiction Defense for Interactive Websites

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With so many companies being hauled into court in California based on claims that the functionalities on their website and use of service providers for marketing or analytics purposes violate consumer privacy rights, it is...more

Hogan Lovells

2023 Annual Retail and Fashion Holiday Guide

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Amidst the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping, retailers are continuing to herald digital mediums to spread holiday cheer to shoppers worldwide. The Hogan Lovells Retail and Fashion team is delighted to bring you our...more

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Google Faces Eight-Figure Settlements Following Data Privacy Claims

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Google has agreed to pay a whopping $155M to resolve a government investigation and a class action lawsuit stemming from its use of location data, including claims that it stored and collected consumers’ location-related...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

E-commerce company fined $25 million for alleged COPPA violations

On July 19, the DOJ and FTC announced that a global e-commerce tech company has agreed to pay a penalty for alleged privacy violations related to its smart voice assistant’s data collection and retention practices. The...more

Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth

The “Dark Side” of Your Website Could Work Against You

Many e-commerce sites are still relying on “dark patterns,” and data privacy regulators have had enough. With the enforcement date of the California Privacy Rights Act fast approaching (July 1, 2023), it is high time that any...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Brush Up On Your Opt-Outs: Calif. AG Signals Mobile App Investigative Sweep

California Attorney General Rob Bonta recently announced a new privacy investigative sweep. The AG is sending letters to businesses with mobile apps that have failed to follow the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)....more

DarrowEverett LLP

The FTC is Turning the Lights On: Dark Patterns Aren't in the Shadows Anymore

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The continued growth and dominance of e-commerce has ushered in a new frontier for businesses. In response to the progressive evolution from brick-and-mortar marketplaces to the current e-commerce dominant landscape,...more

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Amazon’s Recent Acquisitions Highlight the Value of Consumer Data (and the Evolving Privacy Issues)

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Roughly two weeks apart, on July 21, 2022 and August 5, 2022, respectively, Amazon made headlines for agreeing to acquire One Medical, “a human-centered and technology-powered primary care organization,” for approximately...more

Perkins Coie

The EU’s Digital Services Act: A Paradigm Shift for Online Intermediaries

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Following the European Council's approval last week, the Digital Services Act (DSA) has been officially adopted, starting the countdown to the law’s entry into force later this year. The DSA builds on the Electronic Commerce...more

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The Metaverse: Considerations for VCs Evaluating Investments in the Next Digital Frontier

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The metaverse is shaping up to be the next frontier in digital commerce, with businesses across industries spending millions of dollars buying digital real estate and investing in platforms to be market leaders. This has made...more

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Part 5 of 5: Gazing into the future of China’s data protection law

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China’s data protection laws have been developing actively in the recent years. This article identifies some other Chinese legal instruments which are relevant to the protection of personal information, and discusses the...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Latest Retailer Tech Trends Go Beyond Cookies to Include The Fast-Growing Metaverse - Published by Kattison Avenue/Katten Kattwalk...

Throughout the pandemic, retailers had to act swiftly to adapt to stay-at-home orders and social distancing guidelines. This meant making the most of the technologies available and experimenting with new technologies — both...more

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In the Coming ‘Metaverse’, There May Be Excitement but There Certainly Will Be Legal Issues

The concept of the “metaverse” has garnered much press coverage of late, addressing such topics as the new appetite for metaverse investment opportunities, a recent virtual land boom, or just the promise of it all, where...more

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