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Illumination Zone: Episode 210 | Jeff Fleming of HaystackID sits down with Kaylee & Mary

In the thirty-first episode of EDRM Trusted Partner, HaystackID’s monthly podcast series, Jeff Fleming, Managing Director for our wonderful Trusted Partner, HaystackID sits down with Kaylee & Mary to talk about his journey...more

Perkins Coie

What to Expect from the FTC in Youth Privacy and Online Safety

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Roughly six months since Andrew Ferguson became Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, an FTC workshop on children’s privacy and online safety has provided a glimpse into the agency’s approach to these issues....more

McCarter & English, LLP

FTC’s “Attention Economy” Workshop Spotlights Tech Platform Practices Affecting Children and Potential Regulatory Implications

“Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.” —Michael Corleone, The Godfather Part III. That iconic line about inescapable forces doesn’t just capture those thoughts of a mob boss trying to retire. It could just...more

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Another Take on the TAKE IT DOWN Act

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The TAKE IT DOWN Act (the Act), enacted on May 19, 2025, is a powerful (and controversial) new tool designed to stop people from sharing “nonconsensual intimate imagery,” or NCII, online. The Act does two main things: it...more

King & Spalding

The Global Content Regulation Landscape – Developments in the EU, UK, U.S., and Beyond

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Global digital platforms face an increasingly complex and fragmented content regulation landscape. Governments worldwide are imposing overlapping and sometimes conflicting rules for monitoring, managing, or restricting online...more

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

Waves of Lawsuits Hit Businesses Over Website Tracking Pixels

Websites are ubiquitous, and so are cookies and tracking pixels (a/k/a web beacons). A web browser uses cookies to store login details and preferences; the cookies also track and profile user behavior. When visiting a...more

Wiley Rein LLP

FTC Reviews Its Approach to Kids’ Online Activity – What Comes Next?

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently hosted a workshop on kids’ online activity, titled “The Attention Economy: How Big Tech Firms Exploit Children and Hurt Families.” Speakers included two U.S. Senators, all three FTC...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

FTC and Nevada AG Accuse ILM of Deceptive Advertising

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Nevada Attorney General (AG) Aaron D. Ford recently announced that the State of Nevada and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have filed a suit against IYOVIA. IYOVIA currently operates under the brand names IM Mastery...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Developments in Online Safety and Data Privacy for Minors

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There have been numerous developments in the online safety and data privacy space for minors in particular over the last few months. Here we cover some notable decisions in the federal courts and cases with nationwide...more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (June 17, 2025)

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Wiley also has launched a Trump Administration Resource Center and Resource Guide to track Executive branch priorities during the second Administration of President Trump. With Wiley’s deep-rooted understanding of Washington...more

Ropes & Gray LLP

Imitation Game: Legal Considerations with Dupes-Based Business Models

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Lower-cost products that are inspired by luxury or well-known branded products —often called “dupes”—have been a fixture in the consumer marketplace for decades. From store-brand pain relievers sold in similar packaging next...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

[Webinar] Navigating the Maze of Influencer Marketing - June 4th, 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm EST

Join Kelley Drye for a fast-paced, practical webinar, “Navigating the Maze of Influencer Marketing.” This 30-minute session will cover what companies need to know to stay compliant with evolving FTC guidance, class action...more

Oberheiden P.C.

Fake Online Reviews and Testimonials: 10 Key Considerations for Avoiding FTC Scrutiny

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Finalized last year, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Final Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials (the “Final Rule”) principally addresses the sale, purchase, and publication of fake online reviews and...more

Cozen O'Connor

Covered Platforms Face Strict Deadlines Under the Take It Down Act

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A new federal law criminalizes nonconsensual intimate imagery and gives covered websites, mobile applications, and other online platforms merely 48 hours to comply with requests to take down such materials. On May 19, 2025,...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP - Social Media

Social Links: AI, Age-Gating, and the COPPA Cabana

CONGRESS MOVES TO BLOCK ALL STATE AI LAWS - In a late-night addition to a sweeping budget proposal, the House Energy and Commerce Committee inserted a provision in a large reconciliation package that would block state and...more

Weintraub Tobin

The Briefing: Influencer Fail – ALO Yoga & Influencers Named in $150M Class Action Lawsuit for FTC Violations

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A class action lawsuit has been filed against ALO Yoga and several influencers for failing to disclose that various social media campaigns were actually paid ads. Weintraub attorneys Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler break down...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Part 2: Children and Location: Ferguson’s FTC Privacy Enforcement Priorities

While Andrew Ferguson advocates for a restrained regulatory approach at the FTC, his statements and voting record reveal clear priority areas where businesses can expect continued vigorous enforcement. Two areas stand out in...more

Cozen O'Connor

The State AG Report – 05.08.2025

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Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: • California to Repeal Clean Fleets Regulation Following...more

Pierce Atwood LLP

Revolve Faces $50M Class Action Alleging Undisclosed Influencer Relationships

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Social media influencing is an estimated $30 billion annual global industry, with brands increasingly electing to partner with influencers over traditional marketing channels. But, while social media and influencer...more

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The Evolution of Cybercrime: How to Stay Safe from AI-Driven Fraud

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A recent article in The Wall Street Journal highlights a case that is sadly all too familiar – a family member is in distress, and you must wire them money to help save them. Of course, as the article reveals, the family...more

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Social Media vs. Compliance — The Major Marketing Problem Stumping Financial Services

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These days, you'd be hard-pressed to find an business that isn't advertising on social media. But when it comes to financial service providers, social media marketing can become a double-edged sword, or worse a compliance...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Lawsuit Turns the Heat up on Celsius Influencer Campaign

Feeling a little sluggish, a woman in California went onto Instagram to see what other people were doing to give themselves a little energy boost. When she learned that three of the influencers she followed – Devon Windsor,...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

New York AG Settles with School App

The New York Attorney General recently entered into an assurance of discontinuance with Saturn Technologies, operator of an app used by high school and college students. The app was designed to be a social media platform that...more

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Inside TikTok’s U.S. Data Security Operation: A Rare Look at the Battle Over User Data

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The controversy surrounding TikTok has dominated political discussions for years. Critics claim the app is a national security risk, a data funnel to the Chinese Communist Party, and a vehicle for foreign propaganda. TikTok,...more

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New York AG Announces $650,000 Settlement with Social Media App Developer for Students’ Privacy and Safety Concerns

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On March 7, 2025, the Office of the New York State Attorney General (NY AG) published an Assurance of Discontinuance (Assurance) settling claims against Saturn Technologies, Inc. (company), a developer of a social media app...more

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