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Bait, Switch, and Binge Watch: Florida Takes on Netflix
Sep 18, 2026
Bait, Switch, and Binge Watch: Florida Takes on Netflix
On September 9, 2026, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier sued Netflix alleging violations of the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act and the Florida Digital Bill of Rights.[1] The basis of the allegation is that Netflix built its reputation and sold its monthly services on a false promise that it would let consumers avoid…
FTC’s Scrutiny of Non-Compete Agreements Provides Key Lessons for Businesses
Aug 3, 2026
FTC’s Scrutiny of Non-Compete Agreements Provides Key Lessons for Businesses
Recently, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced it finalized a consent order with pest control company Rollins, Inc. that requires Rollins to stop enforcing its existing non-compete agreements with over 18,000 employees.[1] This consent order signals that although the FTC stopped pursuing an outright ban on employee non-compete agreements,[2] the agency is still poised to…
From Paper to Blockchain: How Tokenized Collateral Could Transform Finance
Jul 1, 2026
From Paper to Blockchain: How Tokenized Collateral Could Transform Finance
Our financial system is on the verge of a groundbreaking transformation that could rival the shift from film to digital photography. Just as smartphones made it instantaneous to capture and share pictures, blockchain-based tokenization of traditional assets could make financial transactions just as seamless. Even though we are now over a quarter of the way…
Meta’s Bay State Blues: Mass. High Court Finds Another Crack in the Section 230 Shield
Apr 20, 2026
Meta’s Bay State Blues: Mass. High Court Finds Another Crack in the Section 230 Shield
Meta’s Bay State Blues: Mass. High Court Finds Another Crack in the Section 230 Shield Mere weeks after juries in California and New Mexico returned multi-million-dollar verdicts against Meta Platforms, Inc., the social media company suffered another defeat. On April 10, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) rejected the social media company’s attempt to raise…
Thinking about adding an AI Chatbot? Some key considerations.
Feb 17, 2026
Thinking about adding an AI Chatbot? Some key considerations.
Many companies are thinking about how to deploy new AI systems to automate routine work and to improve their product. For many businesses, adding an AI chatbot is a valuable way to enhance the customer experience by automating routine conversations,[1] and by alerting customers to new deals and offerings that are relevant to them.[2] Coupled…
Is Scrolling the New Smoking?
Jan 21, 2026
Is Scrolling the New Smoking?
In the final weeks of 2025, New York passed a law requiring social media platforms with “certain predatory features” to display warning labels about “the dangerous impact” those features pose to the mental health of users under the age of eighteen.[1] These so-called “predatory features” include continuous and infinite scrolling, displaying addictive feeds, and automatically…
Influencer Liability: Will New-Age Litigation Net Celebrity Spokespeople?
Dec 12, 2025
Influencer Liability: Will New-Age Litigation Net Celebrity Spokespeople?
The “influencer economy,” in which so-called “content creators” share user-generated content such as livestreams or short-form film, is showing no signs of slowing down. Currently valued north of $250 billion, it is projected to reach nearly $500 billion by 2027.[1] “Creators earn income primarily through direct branding deals to pitch products as an influencer; via…
The SEC Signs on to Arbitration
Sep 29, 2025
The SEC Signs on to Arbitration
Early last week, on September 17, 2025, the SEC announced that it will no longer consider the presence of a mandatory arbitration provision in a company’s charter or bylaws when deciding whether to accelerate the effectiveness of a registration statement. This policy shift will permit companies to include arbitration clauses in their governing documents to…
Fame, FTC, and Fine Print: Navigating Advertising Rules in an Evolving Landscape
May 12, 2025
Fame, FTC, and Fine Print: Navigating Advertising Rules in an Evolving Landscape
Ryan Seacrest is most well-known for his role as the charismatic host of popular television shows like American Idol and Wheel of Fortune. But more recently, Seacrest has taken on a new business venture, becoming the spokesperson for the social casino platform, Chumba Casino. Chumba Casino, launched in 2012, allows players to engage in online…
California Actively Enforcing its Delete Act against Data Brokers
Mar 10, 2025
California Actively Enforcing its Delete Act against Data Brokers
If you are a data broker and you are not registered in California, you may face sanctions, including fines and possible shut down of operations. The California Privacy Protection Agency is actively enforcing the state’s Delete Act, legislation that was enacted in 2023. The Delete Act requires entities that qualify as data brokers under the…
