Today marks the original effective date of the FTC’s Non-Compete Rule, which was struck down in Texas a few weeks ago. While the recent ruling from the Northern District of Texas takes the Rule’s originally scheduled September 4, 2024 effective date off the books, this story is far from over. With litigation ongoing in Pennsylvania and potential next steps from the FTC, businesses need to be prepared for what’s ahead. Read our latest client alert for a comprehensive analysis. #EmploymentLitigation
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CARU's recent decision regarding Vlad and Niki emphasizes the importance of clear and conspicuous disclosures in children’s advertising. Our comprehensive client alert breaks down the decision and recommendations provided by CARU. Stay ahead of the curve and ensure your content is both effective and compliant. #AdvertisingLaw #CARU #ChildrensAdvertising
This Content is Not Intended for Mature Audiences: CARU Investigates Disclosures on the Vlad and Niki YouTube Channel
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🔍 FTC Cracks Down on Deceptive Marketing! The FTC recently settled with Care.com for $8.5 Million over allegations of unsubstantiated earnings claims and misleading online design practices. This complaint highlights the importance of transparency in advertising and the significant legal risks of employing “dark patterns” to trap consumers into purchases or subscriptions they do not want. Davis+Gilbert Advertising + Marketing attorneys Paavana Kumar and Alexa Meera Singh discuss the details of the complaint and what actions companies should take to ensure that they are not the FTC’s next target. Read our latest client alert to get the full details: https://lnkd.in/eqSNrJ_k #FTC #DeceptiveMarketing #AdvertisingLaw #DarkPatterns
Not Careful Enough: FTC Settles $8.5 Million Action Against Care.com for Deceptive Marketing Claims and Subscription Traps
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Numerous states have enacted their own comprehensive data privacy laws since the California Consumer Privacy Act in 2018. Keeping up with the differences between these laws can be a challenging task for any business or privacy professional. Maryland’s new privacy law, The Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA), which goes into effect on October 1st, 2025, is among the strictest in the United States. Davis+Gilbert Privacy Technology + Data Security partner Gary Kibel was quoted in this AdExchanger article, “Don’t Sleep on Maryland’s Strict New Data Privacy Law.” In the article, Gary discusses MODPA, and its strict prohibition on the sale of sensitive personal information. Gary emphasizes that Maryland’s law is unique because it completely bans the sale of sensitive personal data. Read the full AdExchanger article for more information on Maryland’s newly enacted privacy law: https://lnkd.in/eF2QmPxJ #Maryland #DataPrivacy #PrivacyLaws
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As we prepare for the 2024 elections, with the rise of deepfakes and AI-generated content, new laws aim to ensure transparency and prevent misinformation during elections. 13 states have passed laws regulating AI as of May 3, 2024 and 18 more have bills under consideration (visible below). Laws prohibiting political campaigns or advertisers promoting a candidate for elective office from using AI to create deepfake look-alikes or sound-alikes of people is just one focus of regulators. D+G attorneys Gary Kibel and Samantha Rothaus outline the current state of AI-regulation in the United States in this Privacy, Technology + Data Security alert. https://lnkd.in/exWfzCwA
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The EU Artificial Intelligence Act, the world’s first comprehensive AI framework, is set to change the landscape of AI development and deployment. Are you prepared for the new regulatory environment? Dive into our analysis to understand the critical aspects of the Act and what your business needs to do to comply. 📄 Read the full article to stay ahead: https://lnkd.in/ehvTcX42 #ArtificialIntelligence #Compliance #AIRegulation
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With election season in full swing, political campaigns are ramping up their advertising efforts. To combat the ease of using AI to create misleading campaign ads, state and federal governments have been working to enact new laws and regulations. Advertising + Marketing attorneys Samantha Rothaus and Alexa Rozell dive into the current state of regulation surrounding AI-generated content in political advertising in our latest alert. From differing state laws to stalled federal efforts, and the growing concerns around deepfakes, they cover the key issues that legal and compliance professionals need to know. Read more to stay informed on this critical topic: https://lnkd.in/evY5VAzz #PoliticalAdvertising #AdvertisingLaw #GenerativeAI
AI in Political Advertising: State and Federal Regulations in Focus
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🚨 Important Update on FTC’s Non-Compete Rule 🚨 A federal judge in Texas just struck down the FTC’s Non-Compete Rule, citing that the agency overstepped its authority. But what does this mean for businesses nationwide? Gregg Gilman, Shira Franco and Daniel Friel dive into the implications of this decision, the pending competing litigation, and what the FTC might do next. Stay ahead of the curve – read the full update here: https://lnkd.in/dGyBKgr9 #EmploymentLaw #NonCompete #FTC
Federal Court Strikes Down FTC Non-Compete Rule
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The long-term negative impact on a business far outweighs the benefits of using various dark pattern tactics. Paavana Kumar sat down with Marie Potel-Saville to discuss the evolution of dark patterns and how they impact both consumers and businesses. Read the full Q&A: https://lnkd.in/etkmcghe #DarkPatterns #Consumers #FairPatterns
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Securing trademark protection and registration for a color or combination of colors can be as tough as rocks. Post Foods was recently denied registration of the colors associated with its popular breakfast cereal Fruity Pebbles. In this article, Joy Wildes and Claudia G. Cohen outline the challenges that brands may face when attempting to obtain protection in and registration of color marks. #Trademark #PostFoods #ColorMark https://lnkd.in/eP4wkRMa
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