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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 (1,346,636 articles)]( [North America](#northamerica) | [Global](#global) [USA] [North America] Internet & Social Media #top [SCOTUS May Not Break the Internet, Yet]( Gordon Feinblatt LLC The Supreme Court may not be ready to readjust the internet just yet. In two cases this week, the Court heard oral arguments about whether Google and… [GoodRx Fined $1.5 Million for Disclosure of Users’ Personal Information to Third Parties Without Notice or Consent]( Gibbons PC On February 1, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a "first of its kind" enforcement action under the FTC's Health Breach Notification… [AI technology projects - the regulatory landscape]( RPC Parties engaged in AI technology projects should be mindful of the regulatory landscape, and the changes taking place within it. A failure to do so… [Social media regulations for brand infringement monitoring]( Tramatm Social media activity not only provides information on a product or service identified with a trademark, but also contributes to the general image and… [Business email compromise: What you can do to prevent fraud and recover funds]( Constangy Brooks Smith & Prophete LLP Business Email Compromise is one of the greatest cyber threats to businesses of all sizes and industries, particularly those involved in regular wire… [For the First Time, Supreme Court Considers Section 230 Immunity for Third-Party Content on Internet Platforms Such as Google and YouTube]( Venable LLP In what could be a seminal case of the Internet age, the U.S. Supreme Court this week heard arguments in Gonzalez v. Google, its first case… [California bill would help define digital accessibility and limit damages]( California Reed Smith LLP A proposed amendment to California's Civil and Government Codes would limit the recovery of statutory damages in connection with certain digital… [FTC's GoodRx Action Also Highlights the Importance of Ensuring You're in Compliance With Voluntary Commitments]( Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA) The Federal Trade Commission's GoodRx case has properly gotten a lot of attention because of its "first of a kind" enforcement action under the… [Section 230 Narrowing in the Future?]( Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP This past week, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Gonzalez v. Google. The petitioners are a family that unsuccessfully sued Google for aiding… [AIn’t an Author, yet. AI-assisted comic book receives limited copyright registration.]( White & Case As anyone who is interested in this space knows, the use of artificial intelligence (AI), including generative AI, has, among other things, resulted… [FTC Updates (February 6 - February 17, 2023)]( Crowell & Moring LLP Valentine’s Day at the FTC was marked by the Commission’s breakup with one of its longtime Commissioners, who abruptly announced her retirement in a… [In a Policy Shift, Twitter Will Now Accept Cannabis Advertising]( Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA) Yesterday, Twitter announced that it will now accept cannabis advertising on its platform. According to media reports, Twitter is first social media… [Ankura CTIX FLASH Update - February 24, 2023]( Ankura Consulting Group, LLC Threat actors have been observed spreading malware through ChatGPT-based phishing campaigns as the platform's popularity continues to rise. ChatGPT… [Twitter became the first major social media platform to allow cannabis ads in the U.S.]( InfoLawGroup LLP Twitter now expressly allows cannabis advertising. This, of course, makes it the first major social media platform to do so. Twitter updated its ad… [Department Of Justice And State Attorneys General Sue Google For Alleged Monopolization Of Digital Advertising Technologies]( Shearman & Sterling LLP On January 24, 2023, the Department of Justice, along with the Attorneys General of California, Colorado, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Rhode… [EDPB Adopts Three Sets of Guidelines in Final Form]( Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP On February 24, 2023, following public consultation, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) published the following three sets of adopted… [Do Your Insurance Policies Cover Cyberattacks From State-Sponsored Entities?]( McGuireWoods LLP Cyberattacks on corporate networks are on the rise, and the ramifications from such attacks can be financially devastating. Recent nsurance… [FTC issues fine to GoodRx over information sharing]( Thompson Coburn LLP The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has kicked off what may be a new wave of digital health compliance enforcement. On February 1, 2023, the FTC… [National Advertising Division Recommends Pier 1 Imports Clearly and Conspicuously Disclose Material Terms of Pier 1 Rewards Membership]( BBB National Programs Inc The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs recommended that Pier 1 Imports Online, Inc., a global importer of decorative home… [FTC Launches Office of Technology to Support its "Commitment to Protecting Consumers in the Digital Marketplace"]( Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA) The Federal Trade Commission recently announced that it is launching a new Office of Technology in order to "strengthen the FTC’s ability to keep… [Customer Reviews: Five-Star Enforcement and the Expanding Regulations]( McDermott Will & Emery Does your company sell to consumers or businesses that can leave reviews or rate your products? Whether your customers can leave reviews on your… [CFPB Puts Mortgage Marketplaces on Notice]( Morrison & Foerster LLP On February 7, 2023, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued an Advisory Opinion (Opinion) regarding online mortgage shopping… [Career Paths, Cybercrime, and Advice for Future Cybersecurity Experts With Bex Nitert, Senior Director at Ankura]( Audio Ankura Consulting Group, LLC In this episode of the Ankura Cyber Series, our host Adam Horsman spoke with Bex Nitert, a Senior Director in our Cybersecurity team in Australia… [Tick-Tock - Time for Healthcare Employers to Review Their Internet and Social Media Use Policies!]( Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP Electronic medical record software and social media offer wide-ranging ways for health care providers to connect with their patients and the public… [Court holds that Section 230’S carve out for “intellectual property” does not apply to publicity rights claim in New York]( Morrison & Foerster LLP Section 230 of the Communications and Decency Act provides broad immunity to online platforms for claims arising from hosting third-party content… [Regulatory, litigation and disclosure considerations concerning artificial intelligence]( DLA Piper It is difficult to predict the future of AI regulation with certainty, as it will likely depend on a number of factors, including advances in AI… [California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act Impact: Five Things Advertisers Need to Know]( Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz PC In a recent blog post, we covered a new California law, the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (the “AADC”), that will have far-reaching… [Ankura CTIX FLASH Update - February 28, 2023]( Ankura Consulting Group, LLC Ransomware/Malware Activity Unknown Threat Actors Target Government Entities Worldwide with PureCrypter Malware Multiple government entities in North… [What’s New in 5G - March 2023]( Mintz The next-generation of wireless technologies - known as 5G - is expected to revolutionize business and consumer connectivity, offering network speeds… [FTC’s Notches Early Win Against Roomster’s Use of False Consumer Reviews]( Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York issued a firm reminder to companies regarding the severity of FTC Act Section 5(a)… [FINRA Provides Guidance on Social Media Influencers and on Privacy]( Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson LLP FINRA provided an update of its targeted exam (sweep) focusing on the social media practices firms use to acquire new customers and firms’ privacy… [Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Are Poised to Issue Single-Family Social Bonds]( Mayer Brown Single-Family Social Bonds under the framework of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) securities may be in the works for Fannie Mae and… [Italian Data Protection Authority Stops Replika Chatbot]( Orsingher Ortu Avvocati Associati On 2 February 2023, the Italian Data Protection Authority issued Decision No. 39 (the “Decision”) against Luka Inc., a US company developing “Replika”… [Global] Internet & Social Media #top [Tips to Protect Your Personal Information]( Lerners LLP Given the recent deluge of data breaches hitting the news cycle, I wanted to provide information on some tools for individuals to use to protect… [Global Antitrust in 2023: Digital Regulation - Contagion of New Rules]( Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer Antitrust regulators are set to become the next “digital disruptors” as the much-debated EU DMA enters into force. What were once considered “novel”… [Domain Name News: February 2023]( Hogan Lovells This is the February edition of Anchovy News. Here you will find articles concerning ICANN, the domain name industry and the recuperation of domain… [The Italian Data Protection Authority Blocks AI Chatbot Replika Due to Endangerment of Minors and Vulnerable People]( Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA) On February 2, 2023, the Italian Data Protection Authority ("Garante") issued an urgent order blocking the AI-powered chatbot Replika from processing… Other top stories [ChatGPT Risks and the Need for Corporate Policies]( [Cryptocurrency - The part it plays in Bankruptcy and Corporate Insolvency and Recent News]( [Top 10 Issues for 2023]( [Preventing the Use of Cryptocurrencies to Evade Sanctions]( [Nine Legal Questions You Might Encounter While Doing Business in the Metaverse]( [Recent Court Rulings Provide Warnings on the Use of Browsewrap Agreements]( [FinTech Global FS Regulatory Round-up - w/e 17 February 2023]( [Why Space Exploration Is Driving Innovation and Raising Novel Legal Questions]( [Deceptive Amazon Marketing and the FTC]( [Cozen Cities: February 22, 2023]( International developments [ChatGPT, Bard & Co.: an introduction to AI for competition and regulatory lawyers]( [China: The Top 10 Trends and Issues in Data Protection in 2023]( [Puma’s Design - The Latest Victim of Social Media]( [The relationship between Big Data and the right to the protection of personal data]( [Singapore: Industry consultation for cybersecurity labelling scheme for medical devices in progress]( [Digital Services Act (DSA): The development of the DSA’s regulatory structures]( [Key Changes in Vietnam’s Draft Telecom Law]( [At a glance: electronic contracts in Belgium]( [Five Key Legal Considerations in Influencer Marketing]( [Strategies to Tackle Online IP Infringement in Brazil]( [Unsubscribe]( | [Disclaimer]( | [Privacy policy]( | [Contact]( [Law Business Research]( [© 2006-2023 Law Business Research](