Communications, Media & Entertainment

January 23, 2021

Here are some of the regulatory developments of the last week of significance to broadcasters, with links to where you can go to find more information as to how these actions may affect your operations. President Joe Biden named Jessica Rosenworcel as Acting Chair of the FCC, where she will set the agenda for the Commission until a permanent Chair is appointed (and she may be a candidate for that permanent position). The Biden administration…

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Consumer Litigation Under the CCPA: A Year in Review

By Alysa Zeltzer Hutnik, Paul A. Rosenthal, Tara Marciano, Tahir L. Boykins & William Pierotti

January 22, 2021

Private consumer litigation in 2020 was significantly impacted by the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) which took effect on January 1, 2020. Whether asserted as a standalone CCPA violation claim or as a predicate act for other causes of action, including under California’s Unfair Competition Law (“UCL”), the volume of CCPA litigation has not abated. While some claims have already been resolved (by motion or agreement), others are just hitting their litigious stride and with…

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CCPA Litigation Round-Up: Q3 & Q4 2020

By Alysa Zeltzer Hutnik, Paul A. Rosenthal, Tara Marciano, Tahir L. Boykins & William Pierotti

January 22, 2021

It has been a full year since the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) took effect at the top of 2020. In the cases filed in the second half of the year, the complaints more frequently assert a violation of the CCPA as a standalone cause of action, though it remains common for a CCPA violation to be asserted as a predicate to support a separate cause of action, such as a violation of California’s Unfair…

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Online Travel Update: Tripadvisor launches beta application to help travelers avoid crowds at public places; Southwest pursues claims against unauthorized OTA; Chinese OTAs actively pursue traditional hotel investments

By Greg Duff

January 22, 2021

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This week’s Update contains something for everyone – currencies and payments, infringement claims and acquisitions. Enjoy. Want to Get Away? TripAdvisor Can Help (“Tripadvisor tests tool to aid socially distanced travel,” January 11, 2021 via Phocus Wire)Tripadvisor has recently launched a platform that enables travelers to identify and avoid crowds at businesses and public places. The platform Crowdfree.me, which was created by a team from Tripadvisor, Slack, Amazon Web Services and other technology companies,…

Sports Agent Blog

Republik Sports Acquires Platinum Sports

By Samantha Greenberg

January 22, 2021

On January 18th, Republik Sports, LLC announced the acquisition of all Platinum Sport’s agents and clients. Republik Sports, LLC was founded in 2020 by Venezuelan agent, Rafa Nieves, and currently represents over 20 MLB players including Alex Colome, Jose Ramirez, Luis Castillo, Gregory Polanco, and Teoscar Hernandez. Platinum Sports was founded by agent Nick Brockmeyer and has been in the industry for seventeen years. This acquisition is the first step Republik Sports, LLC in breaking…

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Excel Sports Management Announces the Excel Fellowship Program

By Andy Myers

January 22, 2021

Excel Sports Management has just announced the creation of their new program, the Excel Fellowship Program. This innovative initiative showcases the company’s commitment towards cultivating a more inclusive workplace. The Excel Fellowship Program aims not only to spread awareness about a lack of diversity in the sports industry, but to also be a leader in solving the issue. The description of the program is as follows: “As a company, we have made a commitment to…

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Christian Darrisaw Signs With Young Money

By Samantha Greenberg

January 22, 2021

Young Money has signed junior Christian Darrisaw from Virginia Tech. Darrisaw joins a growing list of 2021 NFL Draft prospects to join YM APAA in the recent weeks. After a prep year at Fork Union Military Academy (Virginia), the 6’5″, 314-pound Darrisaw enrolled at Virginia Tech and was rated 247 Sports Freshman All-American. He was one of only nine true freshman offensive lineman to start week one in the FBS. His sophomore season, Darrisaw started…

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Justin Fields Signs With Athletes First

By Samantha Greenberg

January 22, 2021

Athletes First has signed former Ohio State University quarterback Justin Fields. He will be represented by NFL agent David Mulugheta for on-the-field representation and Bryan Burney for marketing and other off-the-field opportunities. Fields joins Athletes First and Mulugheta’s expansive client roster. The 6’3”, 228-pound, quarterback from Kennesaw, Georgia originally attended the University of Georgia where he played in 12 of 14 games as a true freshman and was named to the coach’s freshman All-SEC Team.…

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Roc Nation Partners with International Rugby Club, The Sharks

By Eric Finkelstein

January 22, 2021

Roc Nation Sports has partnered with The Sharks, an international rugby club based in South Africa. The partnership gives Roc Nation a minority stake in the club, and intends to assist The Sharks with brand amplification/creative activation, digital strategy and execution, commercial sales, community initiatives, fan engagement, retail/hospitality support. “Roc Nation is an internationally renowned company and we are delighted to welcome them to The Sharks family. With their expertise and relationships in the international market,…

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Up & Up & Out. Structure/Function Claims Preempted by the FDCA

By Jaclyn Metzinger & Glenn Graham

January 22, 2021

Last week, in a substantial win for the dietary supplement industry, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the Northern District of California’s grant of summary judgment to Target, ruling that state law false advertising challenges to permissible structure/function claims are preempted by the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (“FDCA”). Plaintiff Todd Greenberg alleged that he bought a bottle of Up & Up Biotin, a private label vitamin sold by Target, as part of…

Communications, Media & Entertainment

This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: January 16, 2021 to January 22, 2021

Consumer Litigation Under the CCPA: A Year in Review

CCPA Litigation Round-Up: Q3 & Q4 2020

Online Travel Update: Tripadvisor launches beta application to help travelers avoid crowds at public places; Southwest pursues claims against unauthorized OTA; Chinese OTAs actively pursue traditional hotel investments

Republik Sports Acquires Platinum Sports

Excel Sports Management Announces the Excel Fellowship Program

Christian Darrisaw Signs With Young Money

Justin Fields Signs With Athletes First

Roc Nation Partners with International Rugby Club, The Sharks

Up & Up & Out. Structure/Function Claims Preempted by the FDCA

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