Washington Commercial Email Law Update
David Klein
February 18, 2026
David O. Klein
David Klein is one of the most recognized attorneys in the telemarketing, technology, Internet marketing, sweepstakes and telecommunications fields. Skilled at counseling clients on a broad range of technology-related matters, David Klein has substantial experience in negotiating and drafting complex licensing, marketing and Internet agreements.
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CIPA Arbitration Demands
As readers of this blog know, the commonplace use of third-party tracking technology on consumer-facing websites has led to an influx of California Invasion of
Washington Commercial Email Law Update
In a recent piece, we discussed a bill that was introduced to reform Washington’s commercial email law. Below, we discuss: (1) the status of the
Consent Defeats Wiretapping Claims
As our readers know, the use of internet tracking technologies on consumer-facing websites is widespread. Utilization of these third-party tracking tools, however, has led to
CEMA Email Litigation Update
As our readers know, Washington’s Commercial Electronic Mail Act (“CEMA”) has become a fertile battleground for lawsuits involving CEMA email claims. Below, we discuss a
Beware of Washington’s Commercial Email Statute!
Enacted in 1998, Washington’s Commercial Electronic Mail Act (“Washington Email Statute”) was aimed at curtailing consumers’ receipt of commercial email at a time when: (1)
“Free” Trials Cost $60 Million
The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”), and a large grocery delivery service recently agreed to resolve allegations that the company, among other things, offered consumers free
TikTok Pixel CIPA Claims Are Running on Borrowed Time
As our readers are aware, California Invasion of Privacy Act (“CIPA”) lawsuits have recently dominated headlines in the California consumer privacy space. Most, if not all, of these lawsuits involve defendants
Skechers Facing Significant Email Litigation Exposure
Skechers U.S.A., Inc. (“Skechers”) was recently sued in Washington for alleged violation of its state email marketing law. As part of its defense in the
Meta Pixel Case Survives Motion to Dismiss
Readers of this blog are well aware of the proliferation of lawsuits alleging that websites which utilize Meta Pixel tracking software violate the California Invasion
Email Tracking CIPA Wiretapping Victory!
Although the California Invasion of Privacy Act (“CIPA”) lawsuit train shows no signs of slowing down, a California federal judge recently derailed a CIPA email
New York Enacts First-Of-Its-Kind Dynamic Pricing Law
On May 9, 2025 New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Algorithmic Pricing Disclosure Act (the “Act”) into law. This is the first time that
Cannabis Ads Must Comply with State Regulations
Licensed cannabis retailers are popping up all over New York State, making it more convenient for consumers to find a State-sanctioned establishment. But with the