(Podcast) The Briefing: When a TikTok Costs You $150,000 - Copyright Pitfalls in Influencer Marketing
The Briefing: When a TikTok Costs You $150,000 - Copyright Pitfalls in Influencer Marketing
(Podcast) The Briefing: Influencer Fail – ALO Yoga & Influencers Named in $150M Class Action Lawsuit for FTC Violations
The Briefing: Influencer Fail – ALO Yoga & Influencers Named in $150M Class Action Lawsuit for FTC Violations
Great Women in Compliance: The Compliance Influencer with Bettina Palazzo
LEGAL ALERT | NAD Finds Kevin Hart’s Social Media Disclosures Insufficient in Monitoring Decisions
(Podcast) The Briefing: Federal District Court Adopts Problematic “Vibe Copyright” Protection in Influencer Fight
The Briefing: Federal District Court Adopts Problematic “Vibe Copyright” Protection in Influencer Fight
(Podcast) The Briefing – Creator Contract Liability When Your Platform Disappears: The TikTok Ban
The Briefing – Creator Contract Liability When Your Platform Disappears: The TikTok Ban
(Podcast) The Briefing: About Face – Courts Weigh AI Face-Swapping Technology and Celebrity Rights
The Briefing: About Face – Courts Weigh AI Face-Swapping Technology and Celebrity Rights
(Podcast) The Briefing: Is This Just A Copycat Influencer Case or Something More Problematic?
The Briefing: Is This Just A Copycat Influencer Case or Something More Problematic?
(Podcast) The Briefing – Fake Reviews, Real Consequences: Consumer Review Dos and Don’ts
The Briefing – Fake Reviews, Real Consequences: Consumer Review Dos and Don’ts
The FTC’s Proposed Rule Banning Deceptive Reviews and Testimonials
Podcast - Influenciadores y Publicidad
The Briefing: Navigating the Legal Risks for Brands in Social Media Marketing - Part 1
The Briefing: Navigating the Legal Risks for Brands in Social Media Marketing - Part 1 (Podcast)
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