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Washington State Increases Risks for False or Misleading Email Subject Lines
Washington State Increases Risks for False or Misleading Email Subject Lines
Paul Peter Nicolai
Sep 232 min read


Video Privacy Protection Act Applies to Non-Customers
A federal appellate court ruled that the NBA may have violated a consumer’s privacy rights after the consumer signed up for its online newsletter and shared personal information.
Paul Peter Nicolai
Sep 21 min read


More Laws Aimed At Keeping Kids Safe Online
A growing trend of state laws regulating companies that interact online with minors.
Paul Peter Nicolai
Aug 262 min read


Developments in Federal & State Automatic Renewal Laws
Significant changes to automatic renewal laws (ARLs) are set to occur in 2025, with new regulations from the FTC and amendments in California, Minnesota, and Utah.
Paul Peter Nicolai
Jun 246 min read


Website Review Manipulation Is Deceptive
A claim was brought over a company’s practice of suppressing reviews on its website. The company asked for the case to be dismissed. The...
Paul Peter Nicolai
Jan 30, 20241 min read


FTC Proposes New National Regulations for Automatic Renewals
Several states have recently passed new automatic renewal laws (ARLs) that regulate continuing or renewing contracts for goods and...
Paul Peter Nicolai
Nov 28, 20233 min read


INFORM Consumers Act Requires Verified Unauthorized Third-Party Seller Information
Anonymous unauthorized third-party sellers are a nagging problem for most brands. Although some online marketplaces have taken steps to...
Paul Peter Nicolai
Jun 13, 20232 min read


Business Social Media Use Legal Tips
Businesses have various ways to use social media in their marketing efforts. Doing it, however, is more than just a matter of posting it...
Paul Peter Nicolai
Feb 28, 20235 min read


Decision Helps Brands Pay Less per Click
Have you ever searched for a brand online only to find that the first link leads to a competitor or reseller website? This can be a...
Paul Peter Nicolai
Apr 5, 20223 min read


Brand Protection on the Internet
Brand protection in the internet wage
Paul Peter Nicolai
Sep 1, 201710 min read
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