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[] To ensure delivery to your mailbox please add domain @lexology.com to your safe senders list [View in Browser]( [Lexology]( [My Account]( | [About]( | [Search Archive (1,213,977 articles)]( [North America](#northamerica) | [Global](#global) [USA] [North America] Internet & Social Media #top [White House Issues Further Guidance for Federal Agencies on Cybersecurity Priorities]( Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP The White House recently issued a Memorandum designed to strengthen the cyber defenses of “National Security Systems” - information systems operated… [FTC gives online retailer 0 stars, makes it pay $4.2 million for suppressing negative reviews on its website]( Greenberg Traurig LLP Many of us have been to a website where every product has four or five stars and nothing but positive reviews. While it’s possible the products… [Kardashian and Other Celebrities Sued Over Crypto Promotion]( Carpenter Wellington PLLC Kim Kardashian has one of the largest social media followings in the world, so her posts carry weight. Her statements related to EthereumMax, a… [U.S. Bank Acquires Blockchain Infrastructure; SEC Approves Blockchain-Based Exchange; FTC Warns on Crypto Scams; NFT Threats, Crypto Hacks Reported]( Baker & Hostetler LLP A well-known digital payments consortium sold its technology platform this week to a U.S.-based bank known for its cryptocurrency-related offerin… [Are Your Website Terms And Conditions Fully Enforceable?]( Klein Moynihan Turco LLP Website Terms and Conditions are an important tool for website owners and operators in order to create essential legal protections and limit… [Keep ahead of the game: hot topics to watch in 2022]( Lexology The uncertainty of recent years has made predicting the future even more of a risky business. Nonetheless, we've noted overarching trends in our… [Recent Tax Developments Concerning Staking Rewards]( McDermott Will & Emery Stakers—taxpayers involved in proof of stake (PoS) validation of blockchain transactions—continue to operate in uncharted tax waters. PoS blockchains… [UDRP on jointmax.com: failure to renew (negligence) and loss of domain name]( IP Twins HealthyPets, a U.S. company specializing in animal nutritional products, owns and operates a brand called JOINT MAX for its flagship products… [Employee Social Media Complaints: Employers Beware]( Barnes & Thornburg LLP The National Labor Relations Board’s new General Counsel, the top prosecutor who oversees all regional offices, had previously signaled an intention… [Episode 393: The Ad-Based Internet: Is the Roof Caving In, or Just a Few Rafters?]( Steptoe & Johnson LLP Another week, another industry-shaking antitrust bill from Senate Judiciary: This time, it’s the Open App Store Act, and Mark MacCarthy reports that… [What Might Bakers, Writers, and Cryptocurrency Stakers All Have in Common? Deferred Tax Liability!]( Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP A recent Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) decision to offer a refund for taxes levied on an individual's “Proof of Stake” cryptocurrency rewards… [Fast Fashion Retailer Settles FTC Allegations of Customer Review Manipulation for $4.2 Million]( Pierce Atwood LLP Many shoppers will not purchase any product or service without first reading the reviews of prior customers. Therefore, retailers may be tempted to… [California Court of Appeal JustAnswer Decision Provides Important Reminders for Creating Binding Online Arbitration Agreements]( California Sidley Austin LLP A recent decision from the California Court of Appeal is a helpful reminder that customers’ notice and express assent can be necessary to create… [Guardrails For Using Social Media During The Hiring Process]( Baker McKenzie It’s increasingly common for employers to use social media during the hiring process. The temptation is obvious — there’s a wealth of potentially… [.SUCKS’ Luck Sucks: Federal Circuit Affirms Refusal to Register .SUCKS for Failure to Function]( Baker & Hostetler LLP On Feb. 2, 2022, the Federal Circuit decided In re Vox Populi Registry Ltd., an appeal from the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board’s (Board) affirmance… [NIST Publishes Recommended Criteria for Cybersecurity Labeling for Consumer Internet of Things (IoT) Products]( Covington & Burling LLP On February 4, 2022, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (“NIST”) published its Recommended Criteria for Cybersecurity Labeling for… [Illinois Prohibits Police Use of Household Electronic Data Without Warrant]( Illinois Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP The smart house is upon us. One may be surrounding you now, with internet-enabled security systems, doorbells, air conditioner, refrigerator… [NIST Publishes Recommended Criteria for Cybersecurity Labeling for Consumer Internet of Things (IoT) Products]( Covington & Burling LLP On February 4, 2022, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (“NIST”) published its Recommended Criteria for Cybersecurity Labeling for… [A Retailer's Cautionary Tale On Customer Review Suppression]( Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP In the first announcement of its kind, the Federal Trade Commission said on Jan. 25 that it had settled charges brought against Fashion Nova LLC… [Fashion Nova slapped with $4.2M fine for filtering out negative reviews online]( Hogan Lovells Suppressing negative customer reviews may lead to costly consequences. Online fashion retailer Fashion Nova recently settled the Federal Trade… [International: In the know - Leveraged finance annual report 2022]( Baker McKenzie The leveraged finance market in 2021 saw record-breaking levels of activity, mainly driven by private equity M&A and LBOs, comprised… [Spotify, Joe Rogan and Neil Young - Looking at the Rights and Royalty Issues Behind the Story (Part 1 - Why Spotify Has Been Promoting More Podcasts)]( Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP The last two weeks have been filled with stories about Neil Young, Joni Mitchell and other artists pulling their music from Spotify in protest of its… [Arkansas Online Sports Betting Delayed Until at Least March 2022]( White and Williams LLP As we reported previously, in December 2021, the Arkansas Racing Commission voted to amend the State’s casino gaming rules to allow online/mobile… [What Might Bakers, Writers, and Cryptocurrency Stakers All Have in Common? Deferred Tax Liability!]( Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP A recent decision by the IRS to refund taxes levied on an individual's cryptocurrency staking rewards could signal a major shift in the way that the… [Privacy in the age of big data: Recent lawsuits reveal the trajectory of consumer privacy regulations]( Illinois Steptoe & Johnson LLP As technological innovations in e-commerce continue to explode, retailers are increasingly utilizing customer data to personalize customer… [In brief: online intellectual property in USA]( Baker McKenzie This article looks at some of the key IP issues surrounding online content in USA, including permissions, liability and rights enforcement. 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