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Nonprofits Weigh in on California Donor Disclosure Cases Before U.S. Supreme Court

By George E. Constantine, Cynthia (Cindy) M. Lewin, Lawrence H. Norton, Janice M. Ryan, Ashleigh A. Allione & Cristina I. Vessels

March 4, 2021

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to review two similar constitutional challenges to California’s law requiring that charitable organizations registered to fundraise in the state disclose the names and addresses of their major donors: Americans for Prosperity Foundation v. Becerra (No. 19-251) and Thomas More Law Center v. Becerra (No. 19-255). Dozens of nonprofits nationwide have filed briefs opposing the California law, emphasizing concerns about the privacy of their donors and the risk of public disclosure…

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Spring 2021 Edition: Not a Symposium, but a Virtual Ad Law CLE Bonanza

By Leonard L. Gordon, D. Reed Freeman Jr. & Shahin O. Rothermel

March 3, 2021

We’re sorry not to be meeting up with you in person, but we hope you can join us for our spring 2021 edition of “Not a Symposium, but a Virtual Ad Law CLE Bonanza.” Combining the experience and thought leadership of one of the nation’s largest advertising law practices with key figures in advertising regulation, these three CLE-packed sessions are designed to educate and innovate. Topics will cover broad trends and anticipated developments, as well…

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Maryland Passes First-of-Its-Kind Digital Advertising Tax

By Walter R. Calvert & Christopher N. Moran

February 22, 2021

On February 12, 2021, the Maryland General Assembly voted to override Governor Larry Hogan’s veto of House Bill 732, which carried over from the close of last year’s legislative session and enacts the nation’s first gross receipts tax on digital advertising targeted at Maryland consumers. The tax takes effect on March 14, 2021 and applies to all taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020. Legal challenges to the tax have already begun in the Maryland…

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Superglue Manufacturer Stuck with $1.2 Million Judgment for Made in USA Violations

By Leonard L. Gordon

February 17, 2021

Last week the FTC announced it had settled with Chemence, Inc. (“Chemence”) and the company’s president over deceptive “Made in USA” claims. The company was required to pay $1.2 million to the FTC, which amounts to the highest monetary judgment ever for a Made in USA case. By way of background, unqualified Made in USA claims require that all or virtually all of the product is made in the United States. Previous FTC guidance stemmed…

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Entertainment Attorney William Briggs Discusses his Journey to a Successful Legal Career

By Close-Ups Editors

February 10, 2021

Venable partner William Briggs was recently nominated by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti to serve on the city’s Board of Police Commissioners. In this Q & A, Briggs discusses his journey from public high school to a prestigious law school, the legal accomplishments he’s most proud of, including his previous advocacy on behalf of disadvantaged children, and what he hopes to accomplish in his new role. You were raised in a single-parent household in Los…

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New York Supreme Court Upholds Presumption of Public Access to Judicial Proceedings

By Lee S. Brenner

February 8, 2021

The Supreme Court of New York recently denied a motion to seal the record in the case of Choi v. Solomon, stating that “harsh words are not a basis to seal a case, especially where it appears both sides have no qualms about tearing each other down.” Decision and Order on Motion at *4, Choi v. Solomon, No. 001-654666 (Sup. Ct. N.Y. November 6, 2020). The case was brought by Yukyung Choi against Scott…

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Federal Election Commission Announces New Contribution Limits for 2021-2022 Cycle

By Lawrence H. Norton, Ronald M. Jacobs, Janice M. Ryan & Jacob P. Tully

February 4, 2021

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Every two years, the FEC indexes certain contribution limits to inflation. New contribution limits for the 2021-2022 election cycle were announced on Tuesday. Individuals may now give $2,900 per candidate, per election (with the primary and general elections considered separate elections), up from the previous limit of $2,800. Between primary and general election giving, an individual may now give a total of $5,800 per candidate, per election cycle. The new limits are in effect for…

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2021 Advertising Law Tool Kit

By Leonard L. Gordon

February 4, 2021

We are pleased to share with you the ninth edition of Venable’s popular Advertising Law Tool Kit. This annual resource compiles a broad spectrum of marketing-related topics, background information, and checklists into an easy-to-access guide, authored by some of the most experienced attorneys in the industry. Download this year’s Tool Kit or bookmark the link to our e-book for quick access to these industry best practices. If you haven’t already, be sure to subscribe to…

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Ninth Circuit Rejects Challenge to FTC Administrative Proceedings

By Leonard L. Gordon & Megan K. Hynes

February 3, 2021

While we anxiously await the Supreme Court’s decision on whether the FTC can obtain equitable monetary relief pursuant to Section 13(b) of the FTC Act in the AMG case, a defendant’s challenge to the FTC administrative litigation process appears to be struggling. As administrative litigation may be used more frequently by the FTC if it loses the AMG case, the case is worth following. Axon Enterprises makes body cameras for police use and in May…

Political Law Briefing

Biden Requires Ethics Pledge from Executive Branch Appointees, While Trump Appointees Are Released from Theirs

By Lawrence H. Norton, Ronald M. Jacobs, Janice M. Ryan, James E. Tyrrell, III & Brian M. Melnyk

January 29, 2021

The ethics rules that apply to presidential appointees have undergone significant changes this month, with wide-ranging implications for incoming Biden appointees and their former employers, as well as for outgoing Trump officials and their prospective employers. President Biden issued an executive order just hours after being sworn in as president, requiring certain members of his administration to sign an ethics pledge outlining incoming and outgoing employment, gift, and lobbying restrictions. The pledge requires presidential appointees…

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Nonprofits Weigh in on California Donor Disclosure Cases Before U.S. Supreme Court

Spring 2021 Edition: Not a Symposium, but a Virtual Ad Law CLE Bonanza

Maryland Passes First-of-Its-Kind Digital Advertising Tax

Superglue Manufacturer Stuck with $1.2 Million Judgment for Made in USA Violations

Entertainment Attorney William Briggs Discusses his Journey to a Successful Legal Career

New York Supreme Court Upholds Presumption of Public Access to Judicial Proceedings

Federal Election Commission Announces New Contribution Limits for 2021-2022 Cycle

2021 Advertising Law Tool Kit

Ninth Circuit Rejects Challenge to FTC Administrative Proceedings

Biden Requires Ethics Pledge from Executive Branch Appointees, While Trump Appointees Are Released from Theirs

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