News & Analysis as of

State and Local Government Marketing

Loeb & Loeb LLP

In Our "Wellness Retreat" Era. But First, the Paperwork.

Loeb & Loeb LLP on

These days, the explosive growth of the wellness industry—fueled by increased consumer interest in healthy lifestyle choices—presents a prime opportunity for brands to showcase their offerings through “wellness retreats” with...more

Hudson Cook, LLP

New Massachusetts Business Rule Continues Recent Regulation of Rental Price Disclosures

Hudson Cook, LLP on

A rule governing Unfair and Deceptive Fees (940 CMR 38.00) published March 3 by the Massachusetts Attorney General sets new Total Price disclosure obligations in marketing and sales for a wide set of covered businesses,...more

McDermott Will & Emery

2024 Updates to State Mini-TCPA Laws

McDermott Will & Emery on

Since the Supreme Court of the United States issued its ruling in Facebook v. Duguid, which narrowly interpreted the dialing technologies that are considered an automated telephone dialing system (ATDS) regulated by the...more

EPR Group Consulting Inc.

Understanding EPR is Important Across Your Company’s Departments

With the compliance process for the Extended Producer Responsibility (“EPR”) programs for packaging, paper, and food service ware in full swing in Oregon and fast approaching in Colorado and California, “producer” companies...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Seasonal Considerations for Packaging and Selling Alcoholic Beverages

The final quarter of the year is the alcohol industry’s busiest period, accounting for approximately 70% of annual business. Many holiday-themed seasonal products are beginning to make their way to market, and it is important...more

Alston & Bird

What Does California Drip-Pricing Law Mean for Retailers?

Alston & Bird on

Our Class Action and State & Local Tax teams answer the questions California’s SB 478 raises about how sellers can present prices to consumers. Advertising, displaying, or offering a price that does not include all...more

BakerHostetler

[Podcast] AD Nauseam: Native New Yorkers and Native Advertising

BakerHostetler on

On today’s episode of AD Nauseam, Amy and Daniel talk about how the FTC has approached native advertising and what you need to know....more

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

Albany County Supreme Court Invalidates New York State Cannabis Regulations

Mandelbaum Barrett PC on

In a stunning turn of events, an Albany County Supreme Court judge has delivered a groundbreaking decision, invalidating all New York State regulations for adult-use cannabis. The ruling, which deems the regulations arbitrary...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Kentucky Restricts Marketing for Non-Bank Entities and Provides Clarity in Residential Real Estate Transactions

On April 4, Kentucky enacted HB 88, which will amend laws related to unlawful trade practices, and prohibit entities that are not banks or trust companies from: - suggesting that they are engaged in banking or trust...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law

New York State Court Invalidates Certain Adult-Use Regulations Around Third Party Marketing Platforms

In a breathtaking decision filed yesterday in New York Supreme Court, the Honorable Kevin R. Bryant issued a decision and order that has struck down virtually all of New York’s adult-use cannabis industry regulations as...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

California AG Announces Second CCPA Settlement, Asserting DoorDash Failed to Deliver Privacy (UPDATE)

Troutman Pepper Locke on

In a recent alert, we reported that California Attorney General (AG) Rob Bonta announced a settlement with DoorDash over allegations that the company violated the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

California AG Announces Second CCPA Settlement, Asserting DoorDash Failed to Deliver Privacy

Troutman Pepper Locke on

In the second settlement under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California Attorney General (AG) Rob Bonta announced a settlement over allegations that DoorDash sold consumers' personal information in a manner that...more

Perkins Coie

Top Advertising Law Trends for 2024

Perkins Coie on

With the first quarter of 2024 in full swing, it is a good time for brands to revisit marketing compliance strategies to minimize the risk of potential class actions, regulatory enforcement actions, and competitor challenges....more

Ballard Spahr LLP

California Attorney General Announces Settlement with DoorDash for CCPA and CalOPPA Violations

Ballard Spahr LLP on

On February 21st, the California Attorney General (AG) Rob Bonta announced a settlement with DoorDash for violations of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)...more

Goodwin

2023 Year in Review: Telephone Consumer Protection Act

Goodwin on

Welcome to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act chapter of our annual report Consumer Financial Services 2023 Year in Review. Looking Ahead to 2024 - States will continue to enact or update their mini-TCPA and...more

Gardner Law

State Registration Enforcement

Gardner Law on

Are you licensed to sell in these states? Most U.S. states require manufacturers to register, and gain a state-issued licensure, to sell or manufacture products within state boundaries. In fact, the following states...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Do Mississippi’s Medical Cannabis Advertising and Marketing Restrictions Go Too Far?

If you haven’t heard, the patient numbers in Mississippi’s new medical cannabis program are not rising at the pace many hoped they would. This has caused quite a bit of concern across the industry down here. A healthy pool of...more

Foley Hoag LLP

Massachusetts Issues Marketing Rule Reminder

Foley Hoag LLP on

On November 4, 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) began enforcing its updated advertising requirements for federally registered advisers. Those rules, described in greater detail here, represented a...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Warning Sign? A New Round of FDA Warning Letters Over CBD Consumer Confusion May Signal a Shift in Government Enforcement

FDA warning letters are nothing new in the cannabis industry. In fact, we here at Budding Trends have covered this topic a number of times (here, here, and here). Not resigned to playing the hits, however, the FDA issued a...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

The Week in Weed: July 2022 #2

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana....more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

CMS Issues Contract Year 2023 Final Rule for Medicare Advantage Organizations and Prescription Drug Sponsors

On April 29, 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”), issued the final rule on Contract Year 2023 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Let’s Get This Show on the Road: MSDH Releases First Drafts of Medical Cannabis Regulations

On April 8, the Mississippi Department of Health (MSDH) used a Friday news dump to release good news on the Mississippi medical cannabis front. We now have a clearer and fuller picture of how the state will regulate testing...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

Six Things You Need to Know About CBD and Other Hemp-containing Pet Products

Womble Bond Dickinson on

The trend toward state-level legalization of cannabis has led to a surge in cannabis-derived products and a continually evolving market with many types of cannabis products for people as well as their pets. Analysts predict...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Florida Expands Telemarketing Laws

Florida recently amended its existing telemarketing laws, the Florida Do Not Call Act and the Florida Telemarketing Act. SB 1120, which went into effect July 1, 2021, imposes significant additional restrictions (and...more

Verrill

Animal Killing Contests: Is That Legal?

Verrill on

I literally had no idea. None. Until I recently saw that a bill in Oregon failed to pass (for the third time!) which would have prohibited the killing of coyotes in contests for cash or prizes. With the prize going to the...more

38 Results
 / 
View per page
Page: of 2

"My best business intelligence, in one easy email…"

Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra:
*By using the service, you signify your acceptance of JD Supra's Privacy Policy.
- hide
- hide