Marketing, Product and Consumer Protection

Overview

Our team serves as a one-stop shop for product counsel and legal professionals in technology, privacy, and marketing industries. We provide a top-notch suite of services designed to guide product counsel through legal, regulatory, and competitive issues from product development through to post-launch compliance. Our skilled professionals deliver pragmatic, comprehensive solutions that make it easy for product counsels to navigate the challenges of launching innovative products and services in today’s fast-changing marketplace. From regulatory approvals to contract negotiations, managing advertising and media outreach, and ensuring privacy law compliance, we’re ready to support product counsels’ end-to-end product lifecycle.

Full Spectrum Services

Obtaining regulatory approvals and managing licensing requirements
Conducting contract negotiations to protect your interests
Strategizing and managing advertising, media, and customer outreach initiatives
Evaluating risks and requirements for emerging technologies
Staying ahead of new litigation trends
Addressing competitive challenges in the marketplace
Ensuring compliance with evolving privacy laws

Insights & Advisories

July 2, 2025
Client Advisory

California DOJ Announces $1.55 Million CCPA Settlement with Healthline Over Unauthorized Sharing of Health Data

On July 1, 2025, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the largest California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) settlement to date: a $1.55 million civil penalty...

June 27, 2025
Client Advisory

Connecticut Amends Privacy Law: New Rules for Sensitive Data, Profiling, and Consumer Rights Take Effect July 1, 2025

On June 6, 2025, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed Public Act No. 25-113 into law, amending the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA) with significant new...

May 23, 2025
Client Advisory

FTC Action Against GoDaddy Reinforces Urgency of Strong Data Security Practices

On May 21, 2025, The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) finalized a decision and order against GoDaddy Inc. and its subsidiary, GoDaddy.com, LLC (“GoDaddy”), after finding...

May 12, 2025
Client Advisory

Texas Secures Historic $1.375 Billion Data Privacy Settlement with Google

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has reached a landmark $1.375 billion settlement with Google to resolve allegations that the tech giant unlawfully tracked and collected...

May 12, 2025
Client Advisory

FTC Extends Negative Option Rule Compliance Deadline

The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has voted to extend the compliance deadline for key provisions of the amended Negative Option Rule (“Rule”) by 60 days,...

May 6, 2025
Client Advisory

Major App Store Policy Changes Following Recent Epic v. Apple Ruling

A federal judge has delivered a major blow to Apple’s long-standing control over its App Store, ordering the tech giant to stop collecting commissions on...

April 23, 2025
Client Advisory

FTC’s 2025 Amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA): What Operators Must Do Now

On April 22, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC” or “Commission”) published final amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (“COPPA Rule” or “Rule”),...

April 22, 2025
Client Advisory

FTC Sues Uber for Deceptive Billing and Cancellation Practices

The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) filed a complaint on April 21, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against Uber...

April 15, 2025
Client Advisory

FTC Seeks Public Comment on Anti-Competitive Federal Regulations

On April 14, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a public Request for Information (RFI) seeking comment on how existing federal regulations may unnecessarily...

April 11, 2025
Client Advisory

Red, White & Be Careful: FTC Compliance for “Made in the USA” Claims

Several prominent companies, including Apple, Toyota, Corning, and GE, recently announced plans to invest in or expand manufacturing operations in the United States (“US”). As...

January 27, 2025
Client Advisory

California Attorney General Issues Two Advisories on AI and the State’s Consumer Protection Laws

As the federal government signals that it is stepping back from regulating artificial intelligence (AI) to encourage innovation, states like California are taking a more...

December 17, 2024
Client Advisory

FTC Targets Hidden ‘Junk Fees’ With New Pricing Transparency Rule for Live Events and Short-Term Lodging

Have you ever gone to buy tickets for a sports game, only to find the price balloon by the time you reach checkout? Thanks to...

December 3, 2024
Client Advisory

Court Orders Permanent Injunction, Monetary Judgment, and Additional Relief Against GOAT for FTC Violations of the Mail Order Rule and Other Deceptive Practices

On December 2, 2024, a court ordered 1661, Inc., the Los Angeles-based online retailer operating as GOAT, to pay over $2 million for violations of...

November 26, 2024
Client Advisory

New California Arbitration Law for Consumer Contracts (SB 940)

Effective January 1, 2025, California Senate Bill 940 (SB 940) imposes significant new limitations on arbitration clauses in consumer contracts. Businesses engaging with California residents...

Marketing, Product and Consumer Protection

Overview

Full Spectrum Services

Insights & Advisories

California DOJ Announces $1.55 Million CCPA Settlement with Healthline Over Unauthorized Sharing of Health Data

Connecticut Amends Privacy Law: New Rules for Sensitive Data, Profiling, and Consumer Rights Take Effect July 1, 2025

FTC Action Against GoDaddy Reinforces Urgency of Strong Data Security Practices

Texas Secures Historic $1.375 Billion Data Privacy Settlement with Google

FTC Extends Negative Option Rule Compliance Deadline

Major App Store Policy Changes Following Recent Epic v. Apple Ruling

FTC’s 2025 Amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA): What Operators Must Do Now

FTC Sues Uber for Deceptive Billing and Cancellation Practices

FTC Seeks Public Comment on Anti-Competitive Federal Regulations

Red, White & Be Careful: FTC Compliance for “Made in the USA” Claims

California Attorney General Issues Two Advisories on AI and the State’s Consumer Protection Laws

FTC Targets Hidden ‘Junk Fees’ With New Pricing Transparency Rule for Live Events and Short-Term Lodging

Court Orders Permanent Injunction, Monetary Judgment, and Additional Relief Against GOAT for FTC Violations of the Mail Order Rule and Other Deceptive Practices

New California Arbitration Law for Consumer Contracts (SB 940)

Attorneys

Susan Duarte

Partner

Diana James

Attorney

Adam Davis

Associate Attorney

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Overview

Full Spectrum Services

Insights & Advisories

California DOJ Announces $1.55 Million CCPA Settlement with Healthline Over Unauthorized Sharing of Health Data

Connecticut Amends Privacy Law: New Rules for Sensitive Data, Profiling, and Consumer Rights Take Effect July 1, 2025

FTC Action Against GoDaddy Reinforces Urgency of Strong Data Security Practices

Texas Secures Historic $1.375 Billion Data Privacy Settlement with Google

FTC Extends Negative Option Rule Compliance Deadline

Major App Store Policy Changes Following Recent Epic v. Apple Ruling

FTC’s 2025 Amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA): What Operators Must Do Now

FTC Sues Uber for Deceptive Billing and Cancellation Practices

FTC Seeks Public Comment on Anti-Competitive Federal Regulations

Red, White & Be Careful: FTC Compliance for “Made in the USA” Claims

California Attorney General Issues Two Advisories on AI and the State’s Consumer Protection Laws

FTC Targets Hidden ‘Junk Fees’ With New Pricing Transparency Rule for Live Events and Short-Term Lodging

Court Orders Permanent Injunction, Monetary Judgment, and Additional Relief Against GOAT for FTC Violations of the Mail Order Rule and Other Deceptive Practices

New California Arbitration Law for Consumer Contracts (SB 940)

Attorneys

Susan Duarte

Partner

Diana James

Attorney

Adam Davis

Associate Attorney

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