On a new episode of the Ad Law Access Podcast, Alex Schneider discusses the recently approved (four) bills to amend the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the Nevada and Maine Legislatures legislation that, like the CCPA, features new requirements relating to the sale of consumer personal data. For additional information see the Ad Law Access blog posts: California Assembly Approves Amendments to Exclude Employees from CCPA, Protect Loyalty Programs Nevada and Maine Advance …

Last week, the New York Attorney General’s Office announced that Bombas had agreed to pay $65,000 and implement a number of injunctive provisions to settle allegations that the sock startup failed to comply with the state’s data breach notification statute. According to the press release, Bombas learned in November 2014, that an unauthorized intruder had inserted malicious code designed to steal payment card information into its ecommerce platform. Bombas allegedly waited almost two months…

With CBD projected to be a $450 Million industry in the coming year, FDA hosted a packed house of industry stakeholders last week in a day-long public meeting that was the kickoff of a discussion to determine whether there is a pathway for CBD in ingestible products such as foods and dietary supplements.  See our summary of key themes here and check out this podcast episode to hear five key takeaways. …

In the world of influencer marketing, a person’s power is often measured in terms of followers, “likes,” and other types of engagement. Because more followers and more engagement generally means more reach, companies who work with influencers often base their compensation on these metrics. But thanks to shady agencies that sell fake followers and offer fake engagement, these numbers may not tell the whole story. The Influencer Marketing Council recently released a report that provides…

While businesses rightfully have been focused on preparing for the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), the Nevada and Maine Legislatures have moved forward with legislation that, like the CCPA, features new requirements relating to the sale of consumer personal data. The Nevada bill, which was signed into law on May 29 and amends an existing data privacy statute, requires companies to provide a designated channel through which consumers can opt out of the sale of…

The FTC today announced two new actions under the Consumer Review Fairness Act against companies (CRFA) that allegedly used non-disparagement provisions in consumer form contracts in connection with selling their respective services to help rent properties.  The two actions follow three CRFA actions last month, which we discussed here. In the complaint against Shore to Please Vacations LLC, the FTC alleged that the company used language in form contracts providing that “[b]y signing below,…

On Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, the California Assembly voted to approve four bills to amend the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The legislation now moves to the California Senate. In total, the Assembly has approved ten CCPA amendments. Here’s the full list: Approved by the California Assembly – May 28 & 29 Assembly Bill 25: changes the CCPA so that the law does not cover collection of personal information from job applicants,…