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On December 6, 2024, Maine Revenue Service (MRS) published a proposed amendment to its apportionment regulation, Rule 801, which would effectively adopt look-through apportionment of certain service receipts, apparently...more
New York’s Cannabis Control Board (“CCB”) proposed amendments to cannabis advertising and marketing rules and regulations. If approved, these new rules and regulations could expand the way cannabis dispensaries use...more
After months of stress due to ambiguities in California’s “Hidden Fees Statute,” colloquially known as the “Junk Fee Ban,” it seems the collective outcry from the hospitality industry has finally been heard. Yesterday,...more
On March 7, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission announced a final rule extending telemarketing fraud protections to businesses and updating the rule’s recordkeeping requirements as a result of developments in technology and...more
On December 20, 2023, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) amended its advertising rules for the second time in as many years. The amendments apply to both insured depository institutions (“IDIs”) and...more
The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule requires operators of websites and online services that are directed to children under 13 years of age, or that have “actual knowledge” they are collecting personal information...more
While the modalities of advertising may change, advertising’s core tenant of claims substantiation remains an unwavering constant. As such, legal and regulatory professionals in marketing and advertising set their calendars...more
I. INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW - Gary Gensler’s tenure-to-date as Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) is striking for its exceptionally active rulemaking agenda. Two rulemakings of tremendous import to...more
For the first time since 2012, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) is actively evaluating potential updates to its Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (Green Guides or Guides) to provide clarity...more
With the September 17, 2023 effective date for New York’s new pay range disclosure requirements approaching, state lawmakers recently amended the law to clarify the scope of remote jobs to which the law applies and to relieve...more
In this month’s Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, we analyze recent fines against Meta and their impact on the future of behavioral advertising, the timeline for the California Privacy Rights Act’s regulations to become...more
The FDIC has announced that it is extending by 45 days the comment period for proposed changes to its signage and advertising rule. Several banking trade groups sent a letter to the FDIC requesting the 45-day extension....more
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently adopted substantial amendments to shareholder reports used by investment companies, including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) (collectively, funds)...more
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) recently proposed amendments to 27 CFR Part 4 that would allow winemakers to reference added distilled spirits on labels and in advertisements. Currently, wine labels and...more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is poised to issue updated Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (the Guides) following a comment period on the proposed changes. This Holland & Knight...more
On May 19, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted unanimously to approve and publish for public comment proposed amendments to its Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (the...more
On the morning of Friday, February 26, 2021, the Maryland Senate Budget and Taxation Committee added a new item to its agenda for the hearing later that morning. The new item was proposed amendments to Senate Bill 787, a bill...more
UPDATE: The Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Concerning Drugs and Medical Devices (Shortages) were published in the Canada Gazette on September 1, 2021. These amendments are intended to provide Health Canada with...more
On August 5, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed amendments to the disclosure framework for mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and to the advertising rules applicable to investment companies...more
In November 2019, the Securities and Exchange Commission released proposed amendments to Rule 206(4)-1 (Advertising Rule) under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (Advisers Act). The Advertising Rule was first adopted in...more
In this episode, Akin Gump investment management partners Barbara Niederkofler and Jason Daniel discuss the Security and Exchange Commission’s proposed modernization of the advertising and cash solicitation rules under the...more
Key Points - SEC proposes significant changes to the Advisers Act “Advertising Rule” and “Cash Solicitation” Rule. - The proposed definition of “Advertisements” expands the types of communications that are considered...more
Last month, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a press release describing its proposed changes to the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. The Act contains various advertising and cash solicitation rules for...more
The Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission” or the “SEC”), on November 4, approved the publication of a substantial release (the “Release”) proposing significant amendments to the rules under the Investment...more
The Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission” or the ”SEC”), on November 4, approved the publication of a substantial release (the “Release”) proposing significant amendments to the rules under the Investment...more