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10.22.19

TikTok Makes Some Users Ad Stars—Without Asking

Are you a TikTok user? If so, you might be surprised to find yourself in the social video platform’s recent ads.


10.22.19

Sponsorships and Commercial Co-Ventures: What Every Healthcare Organization Needs to Know

Opportunities to sponsor events and partner with other brands can be powerful tools for building awareness, expanding reach, and offering fresh content and experiences that capture new audiences and re-engage existing ones.


10.08.19

Self-Made ‘No GMO’ Label Fails Court Scrutiny

A California judge allowed a false advertising class action against Nestlé to move forward, denying the defendant’s motion to dismiss.


10.01.19

Looking Ahead to Tokyo 2020

Summer 2020 may seem like a long way off, but advertisers are starting to consider the opportunities—and challenges—presented by the upcoming Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games.


09.24.19

Mercedes Drives Suits Against Artists Forward

Four street artists can’t avoid a ride with Mercedes-Benz (“Mercedes”) in the auto manufacturer’s actions seeking a declaration that Mercedes’ posting of photographs on social media that depict the artists’ murals painted on public buildings did not violate their ...


08.27.19

California State Court Tosses Spam Suit

In yet another case involving state spam laws, a California state court judge dismissed a lawsuit involving email header information under the state’s spam laws.


08.26.19

Guide to Sweepstakes and Contests Laws for Healthcare Organizations

There are two fraud and abuse laws we will focus on—the Civil Monetary Penalties Law (CMPL) and the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS)—that can be implicated if an organization is offering prizes to Medicaid or Medicare program beneficiaries or to referral sources of patients reimbursed by the ...


08.26.19

New Webinar—Sponsorships and Commercial Co-Ventures: A Guide for Healthcare Organizations

Opportunities to sponsor events and partner with other brands can be powerful tools for building awareness, expanding reach, and offering fresh content and experiences that capture new audiences and re-engage existing ones.


08.20.19

Gatorade Victorious in Trademark Suit

In a big win for Gatorade, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit affirmed that the company’s use of the phrase “The Sports Fuel Company” was not a trademark violation.  


08.13.19

Retail and Consumer Products Law Roundup August 2019

In the decade since amendments to the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) took effect, businesses across all industries have confronted constant legal challenges concerning workplace and retail premises access, as well as complaints about online accommodations for people whose vision and ...