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CCPA Health Check: Key Compliance Lessons from the Healthline Settlement

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Over a year after his office’s last privacy enforcement action, on July 1, 2025, California Attorney General Rob Bonta (AG) announced a new California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) settlement with Healthline Media LLC...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

California AG focuses on contracts, opt-outs, and consumer disclosures in Healthline settlement

On July 1, 2025, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a $1.55 million proposed settlement order with Healthline Media – the largest California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) settlement to date. The proposed settlement...more

Potomac Law Group, PLLC

NIL Isn't Just For Athletes — Securing "Name, Image, and Likeness Rights" in Marketing

You need “name, image, and likeness” (NIL) rights to use an individual’s name, voice, image, or AI replica. The Internet and social media have rapidly multiplied the ways companies can promote their businesses and products,...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Virtual Conference] The Legal and Regulatory Think Tank for Working with Influencers - July 16th, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm EST

Influencer marketing isn’t just a trend; it’s the new frontier of digital engagement. But with big opportunities come even bigger responsibilities (and risks). Join us for American Conference Institute and Canadian...more

Loeb & Loeb LLP

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

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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

DLA Piper

2025 SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contracts MOAs Transform in the Digital Age

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On April 11, 2025, The Joint Policy Committee, LLC (JPC), led by DLA Piper Partner and Chief Negotiator Stacy Marcus, and the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) reached an...more

BakerHostetler

Don’t Skim(p) on Disclosures

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And we’re back with more NAD drama! You may remember that earlier this year, we blogged about a case where the National Advertising Division (NAD) of the Better Business Bureau found that disclosures @Revolve and the...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Ad Law News and Views - March 2025

IN THE NEWS AND LATEST UPDATES - What’s Next at FTC Following Firings of Democratic Commissioners? It’s been a week since the Trump administration fired FTC Commissioners Slaughter and Bedoya because their ​“continued service...more

Foley Hoag LLP - State AG Insights

Massachusetts AG Issues Broad "Junk Fee" Regulations

On Monday, March 3, 2025, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell finalized new regulations under the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act, Chapter 93A, restricting the use of hidden or surprise fees at the end of a...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

The Top 10 Legal Risks Impacting the Value of a Consumer Product Brand

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You put in the hard work to conceive and design your product, choose a trademark, and build your customer following, but taking your product brand to the next level and attracting an equity investment based in large part on...more

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(Podcast) The Briefing – Creator Contract Liability When Your Platform Disappears: The TikTok Ban

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As TikTok’s future in the US hangs in the balance, influencers and brands are left wondering how a potential ban could impact their posting contracts. In this episode of The Briefing, Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg dive...more

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The Briefing – Creator Contract Liability When Your Platform Disappears: The TikTok Ban

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As TikTok’s future in the US hangs in the balance, influencers and brands are left wondering how a potential ban could impact their posting contracts. In this episode of The Briefing, Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg dive...more

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Washington AG Brown Leashes $3.75M Settlement With Puppyland Over Deceptive Advertising and Sales Practices

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Washington Attorney General (AG) Nick Brown secured a $3.75 million settlement with Puppyland, known for selling purebred and mixed breed puppies, over unlawful advertising and sales practices. The settlement resolves a...more

Klein Moynihan Turco LLP

Sweepstakes Winner Affidavits

The culmination of every successful sweepstakes promotion involves the picking of a winner, or multiple winners, as applicable. Winner selection also provides the sweepstakes operator with the opportunity to generate positive...more

Venable LLP

Advertising Agreements: An Excerpt from the Advertising Law Tool Kit

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Join us as we spotlight select chapters of Venable’s popular Advertising Law Tool Kit, which helps marketing teams navigate the legal risk of campaigns and promotions....more

BakerHostetler

Getting the Most out of Brand Partnerships with Artists ...Lawfully

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In today’s dynamic market, brand partnerships with artists and musicians have become a powerful strategy for companies looking to enhance their visibility and connect with active and aligned audiences. These campaigns can...more

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What Do I Do With a TikTok Sweepstakes or Contest If Time May Be Running Out On This Platform?

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This week, 14 Attorneys General have sued TikTok challenging its practices. If you are a sponsor who currently has a sweepstakes or contest running on TikTok, or if you’re considering one, you may be asking yourself what can...more

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The General Court of the European Union Annuls a €1.5 Billion Fine Against Google AdSense

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In its 18 September 2024 ruling, the General Court of the European Union annulled the €1.5 billion fine that the European Commission had imposed on Google in 2019 for allegedly abusing its dominant position in online search...more

BakerHostetler

A Moral Quandary: Best Practices for Negotiating Morals Clauses in Talent Contracts

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It was late summer in 1921, and Roscoe Arbuckle – known familiarly to movie audiences as Fatty Arbuckle – had just signed a three-year deal with Paramount Pictures under which he would earn an unheard-of $1 million a year. To...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

FCC Admonishes Three Broadcasters for Not Including Nondiscrimination Clauses in Ad Sales Agreements

The FCC's Media Bureau recently issued three orders separately admonishing three television broadcasters in Louisiana, North Carolina, and South Carolina for their failure to adhere to the requirement that broadcasters not...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Copyright Law for Influencers and Brands: How Content Creators and Companies Hiring Them Can Navigate Copyright Law for a...

In recent years, the advent of the social media “influencer” has revolutionized advertising. Companies often partner with influencers to market their products, hoping to tap into the influencer’s devoted audience. Likewise,...more

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5 Things to Address in Advertising Platform Agreements

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A while back, I wrote an article titled “3 Things to Address in Digital Media Agreements,” which focused on issues related to the purchase or sale of ad space on different media channels (e.g., websites and mobile...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP - Social Media

Owned: Second Circuit Holds That Traditional Principles Of Property Law Apply To Social Media Accounts

Here at Socially Aware, we have been discussing issues around ownership of social media accounts since the beginning of social media. Just last July, we reported on how a bankruptcy court in Florida forced the founder and...more

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FTC’s Final ‘Cars Rule’ on Dealer Sales Practices: Implications for Banks, Auto Finance, and ‘captives’

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The Federal Trade Commission recently issued a final rule that is squarely aimed at changing the way dealers interact with customers in the financing process. The final rule takes effect on July 30, 2024....more

Venable LLP

Advertising Agreements: An Overview

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Want to learn more about drafting, negotiating, and understanding intellectual property and technology contracts, and have 10 minutes to spare? Grab your morning coffee or afternoon tea and dig into our Tech Contract Quick...more

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