Kattison Avenue examines the latest topics in advertising law affecting today's advertisers, advertising and promotions agencies, technology developers, content producers and entertainment companies....more
From world-famous celebrities to teens reviewing products on TikTok, influencers continue to shape consumer perceptions. Recent decisions from the National Advertising Division (NAD) have brought attention to the challenges...more
Katten's Privacy, Data and Cybersecurity Quick Clicks is a monthly newsletter highlighting the latest news and legal developments involving privacy, data and cybersecurity issues across the globe....more
1/23/2025
/ Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Personal Data ,
Popular ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Requirements
On January 3, 2025, India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology ("MeitY") released the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 ("Draft Rules") for public comment. The primary aim of these Draft Rules...more
Katten ESG Guidepost is a monthly publication highlighting the latest news, legal and regulatory developments involving environmental, social and governance matters....more
In a notable ESG ruling, U.S. District Judge Nelson Roman dismissed a class action lawsuit against Danone Waters of America that had alleged the company deceptively labeled its Evian bottled water as "carbon-neutral." This...more
Katten ESG Guidepost is a monthly publication highlighting the latest news, legal and regulatory developments involving environmental, social and governance matters....more
10/31/2024
/ Airlines ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Carbon Emissions ,
CFTC ,
Climate Change ,
Consumer Lenders ,
Corporate Social Responsibility ,
Data Privacy ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Employment Litigation ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
EU ,
Greenwashing ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
Popular ,
Sustainability
Qantas Airways is facing a formal complaint lodged with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) by the Environmental Defenders Office, an Australian non-governmental organization. The complaint claims that...more
Advertisers wishing to emphasize their environmental progressiveness often assert that their products or processes are "carbon neutral." This is meant to convey that there are no net emissions of carbon associated with the...more
Katten ESG Guidepost is a monthly publication highlighting the latest news, legal and regulatory developments involving environmental, social and governance matters....more
UK Financial Insights from Katten is a monthly newsletter highlighting key noteworthy developments potentially affecting financial markets and funds in the UK and Europe....more
COP28 came to an end this month in Dubai in the final weeks of the hottest year in recorded history. Since 1992, this “Conference of the Parties” acts as the annual formal meeting of the United Nations Framework Convention on...more
In response to the Biden administration's resounding call for more transparency in consumer pricing, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has unveiled a proposed rule on "junk fees," setting the stage to significantly impact...more
Summer has flown by in a flash, ushering in the season of cooler weather, giving thanks and the fall edition of Kattison Avenue. This issue examines a variety of hot topics in the advertising industry, including “junk fees,”...more
Katten ESG Guidepost is a monthly publication highlighting the latest news, legal and regulatory developments involving environmental, social and governance matters....more
7/19/2023
/ Acquisitions ,
Affirmative Action ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
Energy Tax Incentives ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
EU ,
Greenwashing ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
Mergers ,
SCOTUS ,
Students for Fair Admissions v Harvard College ,
Students for Fair Admissions v University of North Carolina ,
Supply Chain ,
Sustainability ,
UK
Late last month, the Supreme Court delivered a significant ruling on affirmative action in the jointly decided cases Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard and Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina...more
7/12/2023
/ Affirmative Action ,
Civil Rights Act ,
College Admissions ,
Diversity ,
Educational Institutions ,
Equal Protection ,
Fourteenth Amendment ,
SCOTUS ,
Students for Fair Admissions v Harvard College ,
Students for Fair Admissions v University of North Carolina ,
Title VI ,
Title VII
We’re delighted to welcome in 2023 with our second crossover edition of Katten Kattwalk/Kattison Avenue. In this combined winter issue, we cover top issues affecting brands in fashion, retail and advertising.
On the hot...more
1/26/2023
/ Advertising ,
Advertising to Minors ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Fashion Branding ,
Fashion Design ,
Fashion Industry ,
Gaming ,
Hasbro ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
NAD ,
Retail Market
Welcome to the inaugural issue of Katten’s Privacy, Data and Cybersecurity Quick Bytes. Each month, Quick Bytes will highlight the latest news and legal developments involving privacy, data and cybersecurity issues across the...more
The Coca-Cola Company succeeded in dismissing an environmental advocacy group’s complaint claiming the beverage giant’s sustainability claims violated the District of Columbia Consumer Protection Procedures Act (“CPPA”). This...more
SEC to Inspect Firms for Compliance With New Advertising and Solicitation Rule -
November 4 is the compliance date for the new rule governing advertising and solicitation activities by investment advisers. The new rule...more
10/13/2022
/ Advertising ,
B2B Transactions ,
Bribery ,
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
CFTC ,
Cryptoassets ,
Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) ,
Energy Market ,
EU ,
Foreign Investment ,
Joint Audit Committee ,
National Security ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
UK
Kattison Avenue examines the latest topics in advertising law affecting today's advertisers, advertising and promotions agencies, technology developers, content producers and entertainment companies.
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The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is California's groundbreaking legislation that seeks to give California consumers certain rights over how a business handles "personal information" collected about its consumers. On...more
9/21/2022
/ B2B Organizations ,
B2B Transactions ,
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Personal Information ,
Privacy Laws
In the 3D virtual world known as the metaverse, pioneering enterprises are exploring ways to capitalize on this new frontier's growing popularity. As expected, the use of company marks and brands is becoming an issue to...more
Kattison Avenue examines the latest topics in advertising law affecting today's advertisers, advertising and promotions agencies, technology developers, content producers and entertainment companies.
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