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Join Davis+Gilbert Advertising + Marketing attorneys Paavana Kumar, Jordan Thompson and Andrew Richman at the IHC Advertising Law Summit for an engaging webinar titled “From Likes to Lawsuits: Avoiding Pitfalls in Influencer and User-Generated Content for In-House Counsel” on Tuesday, February 11 starting at 1:30 pm. The group will lead a conversation surrounding: 🎯 Managing legal risks: Understand how to avoid IP infringement, publicity rights violations, and consumer protection claims in social media campaigns. 🎯 Best practices for Influencer and UGC campaigns: Gain strategies for crafting legally sound partnerships with influencers and leveraging user-generated content effectively. 🎯 Protecting your organization’s brand: Discover tools to safeguard your organization while maximizing the impact of your social media marketing efforts. To register and learn more, click the link below. https://lnkd.in/e58sgKA4 #AdvertisingLaw #LegalRisks #InfluencerCampaigns

Product claims can be a complex process to navigate in the world of advertising law, don’t go in blind. Join Davis+Gilbert Advertising + Marketing partner Louis DiLorenzo for an engaging webinar hosted by the Practising Law Institute (PLI) titled “Advertising Law: A Deep Dive Into Competitive Advertising and Ad Substantiation” on February 25, starting at 1:00 pm. In addition to a brief recap of general false advertising issues, Louis will deep dive into advertising claim substantiation, with a particular focus on competitive advertising, and will discuss the implications for specific types of advertising claims that are common in the market. You don’t want to miss this! To register and learn more, click the link below. https://lnkd.in/egaRZcsG #AdvertisingLaw #CompetitiveAdvertising #AdSubstantiation

‼️ ⏰ Timing Update: This webinar will now take place from 12:15 – 1:30 PM Businesses are facing an increasingly complex compliance landscape to navigate when it comes to state consumer privacy laws. Are you equipped with the proper knowledge to make sure your business remains compliant? On Tuesday, February 11, join Davis+Gilbert Privacy, Technology + Data Security partner Gary Kibel at the In-House Connect Advertising Law Summit for an engaging webinar titled “Navigating the State Privacy Law Maze: A Roadmap for In-House Counsel.” Gary will speak on critical industry topics including: 🎯 Understanding State Privacy Laws 🎯 FTC Enforcement Trends 🎯 Compliance Strategies 🎯 Positioning for Success To register and learn more, click the link below. https://lnkd.in/en_ZyEu6 #ConsumerPrivacy #DataPrivacy #StateLaws

Is TikTok here to stay, or will it be banned again? The future of TikTok remains uncertain, with tech companies potentially facing up to $850 billion in fines if current regulations are strictly enforced. Jim Johnston, Davis+Gilbert Advertising + Marketing partner was extensively quoted in Forbes, sharing his insights on the complex legal and regulatory challenges surrounding TikTok's potential ban in the United States. Jim warns that while the app currently operates under a temporary reprieve, the statute of limitations for violations extends beyond the current administration, leaving major tech companies like Oracle, Apple and Google in a precarious legal position. Jim weighs in on three vital areas surrounding the TikTok ban: 🎯 Key Insights on Big Tech Risks 🎯 Potential Solutions 🎯 Future Implications For more information on the legal implications of the TikTok ban, read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ePG3dJUG #TikTokBan #BigTech #TechLegalRisks

Is the FTC’s Final Rule amending the requirements for COPPA actually “final,” or will we see additional changes before it becomes effective? The FTC voted 5-0 approving publication in the Federal Register of the Final COPPA Rule. However, commissioners disagreed on what changes should have been made, criticizing the “Biden-Harris FTC’s frantic rush to finalize rules on their way out the door.” Read our Privacy, Technology + Data Security alert to learn more! https://lnkd.in/ebq2c86Q #COPPA #BidenHarris #ChildrensPrivacy

After announcing last summer that it would not phase out third-party cookies in Chrome as planned, Google has provided few details about its proposed choice mechanism. At the IAB’s Annual Leadership Meeting in Palm Springs, Google’s VP of Privacy Sandbox, Anthony Chavez, shared that Chrome users will receive a “one-time global prompt” — though the specifics and rollout timeline remain unclear. Davis+Gilbert Privacy, Technology + Data Security partner Gary Kibel shared his insights in this AdExchanger article by Allison Schiff, noting: “once they do activate any new functionality, it will be very impactful for the industry – but who knows when that will happen.” How, and when, will this development affect advertisers and ad tech companies? While the mechanism rollout is at least several months away according to Google, if a large percentage of users opt out, third-party cookie availability could decline. For more on Google’s plans and the impact, read the full article AdExchanger article here: https://lnkd.in/damqMTYp #ThirdPartyCookies #ConsumerData #AdTech

How are you and your business doing putting the privacy puzzle together in 2025? Are you successfully navigating the compliance challenges? Are you frustrated wondering if compliance is even achievable in this fragmented legal landscape with a lack of a comprehensive federal framework and now a maze of 19 state-specific compliance requirements?   Davis+Gilbert Privacy, Technology + Data Security attorneys Gary Kibel and Zachary Klein, CIPP/US/E/A, CIPM, FIP have put together a must-attend program, “The Privacy Puzzle for 2025: Navigating Compliance Challenges,” designed to help businesses stay ahead in an evolving regulatory landscape.   ✨Special Highlight – Kashif Chand (Section Chief, Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Section, New Jersey Office of the Attorney General, Division of Law) will participate in an exclusive fireside chat about the New Jersey Data Protection Act (NJDPA) – which recently took effect. Additionally, industry leaders Richy Glassberg (Safeguard Privacy, Michelle Perez (Dow Jones & Company), and Tracy Pulito (Interpublic Group) will share their perspectives and insights.   📆 Thursday, February 20, 2025 ⌚ 6:00 – 8:00 PM ET 📍 Davis+Gilbert, 1675 Broadway (Between 52nd and 53rd Street)   Join us on the evening of Thursday, February 20, 2025, for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres alongside a deep dive into today’s most pressing privacy and data security challenges.   Register today: https://lnkd.in/eQ3QyrrH

In 2024, the FTC brought a wave of aggressive rulemaking focused on marketing practices and consumer protection. Are you ready to navigate the FTC’s evolving enforcement priorities for 2025? On Tuesday, February 11, join Davis+Gilbert Advertising + Marketing attorneys Paavana Kumar and Alexa Singh at the In-House Connect Advertising Law Summit for their engaging webinar titled “Staying Ahead of FTC Enforcement Trends: What In-House Counsel Need To Know for 2025.” Paavana and Alexa will speak on: 🎯 Recent rulemaking including the Negative Option Rule and recent proposals like the Junk Ticket and Hotel Fees Rule 🎯 FTC’s enforcement trends for 2025 and beyond 🎯 Actionable insight on compliance strategies and further understand the FTC’s definition of unfair and deceptive practices. 🎯 Challenges within proposed and existing rules To register and learn more, click the link below. https://lnkd.in/e6ZZfUkU #AdvertisingLaw #EnforcementTrends #ComplianceStrategies

Starting on February 25, 2025, the requirements for companies making a voluntary “healthy” claim shift, and those making healthy claims must comply with the new standards by February 25, 2028. Dive into to our new Advertising + Marketing alert to learn more! https://lnkd.in/e55rzuNn #FDARequirements #HealthyClaims #AdvertisingLaw

Davis+Gilbert is celebrating Black History Month this February with a focus on “African Americans and Labor,” this year's theme from the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. From science and medicine to arts and civil rights, Black innovators, leaders, and visionaries have transformed our world while overcoming systemic barriers. As we reflect during Black History Month, let’s commit to amplifying Black voices, supporting Black-owned businesses and educating ourselves on the historical struggles and triumphs of African Americans. “We have a wonderful history behind us…and it is going to inspire us to greater achievements.” — Carter G. Woodson #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistory