On July 1, 2020, the California State Attorney General (“AG”) began enforcement action against businesses that it believes have violated the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”). In anticipation of the July 1 deadline, it was unclear how the AG would prioritize CCPA enforcement. It was thought that the AG would target the largest businesses for […]
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On November 3, 2020, Election Day, New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a press release addressing suspicious robocalls received by New York residents in the run up to the election. According to Attorney General James, many New Yorkers received automated calls “spreading disinformation and encouraging people to stay home on election day.” If true,
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Californians took to the polls last week and decisively voted to approve Proposition 24, the California Privacy Rights Act, an amendment to the recently-enacted California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”). The amendments to CCPA law are expected to strengthen protections to what is already the foremost data privacy law in the Country.
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Producing gaming applications has proven to be a successful business model that, when done correctly, can grow beyond the games themselves into movies, merchandise and more. However, when corners are cut, lawsuits and regulatory problems can keep a good idea from reaching its commercial potential. Prior to launch, developers should consult with a gaming attorney
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For several years, courts across the country have struggled to define the term “Automatic Telephone Dialing System” (“ATDS”) within the context of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (“TCPA”). The TCPA prohibits making calls or sending text messages “(other than a call made for emergency purposes or made with the prior express consent of
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The relatively settled state of fantasy sports law was recently interrupted when the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) issued an opinion addressing whether it believes that daily fantasy sports is a game of chance or skill. How will the IRS opinion affect fantasy sports law?
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In April, we blogged about the Ninth Circuit’s ruling in the matter of VIP Products LLC v. Jack Daniel’s Properties, Inc. VIP Products LLC (“VIP”) designs chew toys that are made to humorously resemble well-known alcohol and soda brands. Naturally, VIP created a chew toy modeled after the Jack Daniel’s Properties, Inc. (“Jack Daniel’s”) iconic
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Updated February 10, 2021. Each year, litigation related to the accessibility of websites for people with disabilities continues to increase. Most jurisdictions have determined that websites are places of public accommodation that are subject to the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). Unfortunately, for some time, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”), tasked with ADA regulation and
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