Preferred stock is a key financing instrument in the world of private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC), frequently used to balance the interests of investors and founders. Issued by corporations, preferred stock confers...more
Representations and warranties insurance (RWI) has become an increasingly common feature in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions, serving as a risk management tool for both buyers and sellers. RWI facilitates...more
Whether you have been naughty or nice this year, if you are buying or selling leads or otherwise are a participant in the lead generation industry, you may be getting a lump of coal in your stocking. Don’t get upset just yet...more
12/4/2023
/ Auto-Dialed Calls ,
Compliance ,
Data Collection ,
FCC ,
Lead Generators ,
NPRM ,
Prior Express Consent ,
Proposed Rules ,
Robocalling ,
TCPA ,
Telecommunications ,
Telemarketing ,
Telemarketing Sales Rule ,
Text Messages ,
Written Consent
On September 12, 2023, Delaware became the 13th state to adopt a consumer data privacy act, joining Florida, another state to recently adopt consumer privacy laws, and others in providing resident consumers with rights...more
9/28/2023
/ California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Compliance ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Retention ,
Data Security ,
Data Use Policies ,
Data-Sharing ,
Personal Data ,
Popular ,
Privacy Laws ,
Privacy Policy
While no one enters a partnership expecting it to end in divorce, no one is immune to failure. In the world of business, partnerships can sometimes mirror the complexities of personal relationships. Often, it is the “we’ve...more
8/22/2023
/ Business Advice ,
Business Disputes ,
Business Divorce ,
Business Ownership ,
Business Partners ,
Buying a Business ,
Corporate Deadlock ,
Corporate Dissolution ,
Legal Advice ,
Partnerships ,
Remedies ,
Right of First Refusal ,
Selling a Business
When discussing the ever-evolving landscape of Florida’s commercial real estate (CRE) market, one trend has begun to stand out — the rise of pickleball. This sport, once a leisurely pastime, has turned into a compelling...more
8/10/2023
/ Commercial Real Estate Market ,
Community Property ,
Florida ,
Investment ,
Investors ,
Real Estate Development ,
Real Estate Investments ,
Research and Development ,
Risk Assessment ,
Risk Management ,
Strategic Planning
Hot on the trail of the latest state privacy laws to come into effect, Florida has jumped on board to keep the momentum going. On June 6, 2023, Florida Senate Bill 262 (“SB 262,”) was signed into law, meaning a new set of...more
8/3/2023
/ Big Tech ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Protection Acts ,
Florida ,
Legislative Agendas ,
New Legislation ,
Online Platforms ,
Online Safety for Children ,
Personal Data ,
Personal Information ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Smart Devices ,
Social Media ,
State and Local Government ,
State Data Privacy Laws ,
State Privacy Laws ,
Technology Sector
The interconnectedness of the global economy has resulted in consumers being faced with a wide selection of substitute products from many different countries. A ”Made in the United States” claim could be, and often is, a...more
In his State of the Union address on February 7, 2023, President Biden affirmed his position on consumer data privacy protections and specifically his focus on strengthening protections for children. With several state data...more
3/6/2023
/ Biden Administration ,
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) ,
Children's Online Games ,
Children's Products ,
Consumer Protection Act ,
COPPA ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) ,
Data Protection Principles ,
Deadlines ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Mobile Apps ,
New Legislation ,
Online Platforms ,
Online Safety for Children ,
Personal Data ,
Privacy Disclosures ,
Privacy Laws ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Proposed Regulation ,
Proposed Rules ,
State and Local Government ,
State Data Privacy Laws ,
State Privacy Laws
On August 16, 2022, President Joe Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the “Act”). Among other things, the Act has notable consequences for the renewable energy industry, including restoring the...more
1/23/2023
/ Biden Administration ,
Buyers ,
Construction Project ,
Domestic Dealmaking ,
Energy Policy Act ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
Infrastructure ,
Investment ,
Investment Tax Credits ,
Investors ,
Production Tax Credit ,
Purchase Agreement ,
Renewable Energy ,
Sellers ,
Shareholders
“And I heard ‘em say, ‘nothin’ ever promised tomorrow today”; that is, unless, that promise was memorialized into a properly drafted and negotiated brand licensing agreement. Brand licensing agreements are essential for...more
12/27/2022
/ Brand ,
Copyright Ownership ,
Endorsements ,
Influencers ,
Intellectual Property Agreements ,
Intellectual Property Litigation ,
License Agreements ,
Licensing Rules ,
Morals Clauses ,
Patent Ownership ,
Popular ,
Standard Contractual Clauses ,
Trade Secrets ,
Trademark Ownership ,
Trademarks
On Oct. 17, 2022, the California Privacy Protection Agency (the “CPPA”) released a revised draft of regulations to enforce the soon-to-be-effective California Privacy Rights Act (the “CPRA”). The revised regulations include...more
12/6/2022
/ California ,
California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Data Collection ,
Data Management ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Opt-Outs ,
Personal Information ,
Privacy Acts ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Regulatory Requirements
On September 1, 2022, the American Data Privacy Protection Act (“ADDPA” or the “Act”) was blocked from moving forward before the full U.S. House of Representatives. The ADPPA, which comes from the U.S. House Committee on...more
10/14/2022
/ Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Personal Data ,
Privacy Laws ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
State and Local Government
From multinational corporations to franchises to non-profits, there is a lot that goes into building your brand and a positive brand association among consumers. As a company looks to growth strategies, it will consider...more
10/10/2022
/ Brand ,
Business Development ,
Business Strategies ,
Franchise Agreements ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
License Agreements ,
Licensing Rules ,
Risk Management ,
Third-Party ,
Trade Dress ,
Trademark Licenses ,
Trademark Litigation ,
Trademark Ownership ,
Trademarks
On August 24, 2022, the California Attorney General released a statement regarding a settlement agreement that the State of California reached with Sephora, Inc. (“Sephora”), the international consumer product retailer...more
9/22/2022
/ California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Opt-Outs ,
Penalties ,
Personal Care Products ,
Personal Information ,
Retailers ,
Sephora ,
Settlement Agreements ,
Statutory Violations ,
User Agreements