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Unprecedented for the FTC to drop a press release (late on a Friday) without an email, but maybe the details reveal the devil. Want the TL;DR? “We’re delaying the Negative Option Rule 60 days. We might even amend it, because compliance is hard.
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FTC Votes on Negative Option Rule Deadline
Today the Federal Trade Commission voted to defer the compliance deadline for the amended Negative Option Rule by 60 days.
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May 12, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Unprecedented for the FTC to drop a press release (late on a Friday) without an email, but maybe the details reveal the devil. Want the TL;DR? “We’re delaying the Negative Option Rule 60 days. We might even amend it, because compliance is hard.
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Proud to stand with my colleagues in re-taking my ethical oath to uphold the rule of law. Resistance is not only warranted, it's mandatory.
May 1, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Proud to stand with my colleagues in re-taking my ethical oath to uphold the rule of law. Resistance is not only warranted, it's mandatory.
Cobalt LLP is proud to Stand for the Rule of Law today with its colleagues nationwide. Today we join together to re-take our ethical oath and stand against the tyranny and lawlessness of the Trump Administration.
May 1, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Cobalt LLP is proud to Stand for the Rule of Law today with its colleagues nationwide. Today we join together to re-take our ethical oath and stand against the tyranny and lawlessness of the Trump Administration.
The #FCC just stayed its new Consent Revocation Rule for one year. It requires companies to apply a STOP or END reply to a text msg to all future related and unrelated calls/texts using regulated (automated) technology or pre-recorded calls. Read more on our blog.
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FCC Stays New Revocation Rules Until April 2026
FCC Stays New Revocation Rules Until April 2026
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April 7, 2025 at 6:52 PM
The #FCC just stayed its new Consent Revocation Rule for one year. It requires companies to apply a STOP or END reply to a text msg to all future related and unrelated calls/texts using regulated (automated) technology or pre-recorded calls. Read more on our blog.
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Brad Karp’s defensive explanation has as much integrity as a lawn chair in a hurricane. If this were The Godfather, he’d be Fredo with a LinkedIn profile: “Experienced in spinelessness and passionate about selling out his legal family for short-term gain.” Thank you, Perkins!
March 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Brad Karp’s defensive explanation has as much integrity as a lawn chair in a hurricane. If this were The Godfather, he’d be Fredo with a LinkedIn profile: “Experienced in spinelessness and passionate about selling out his legal family for short-term gain.” Thank you, Perkins!
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Defendant Meta came out swinging this week, against claims it stole authors' works to train its LLMs. Meta, it seems, hopes to broaden the scope of Google v. Oracle. Are we on the cusp of a historic ruling allowing Facebook to legally steal your rom-com fanfic script, or will peace break out?
March 26, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Defendant Meta came out swinging this week, against claims it stole authors' works to train its LLMs. Meta, it seems, hopes to broaden the scope of Google v. Oracle. Are we on the cusp of a historic ruling allowing Facebook to legally steal your rom-com fanfic script, or will peace break out?
Infringement or nah? Sam Smith’s “Dancing with a Stranger” case gets another look by the 9th Circuit. It’s not Sam’s first Copyright Infringement Rodeo. Maybe he should change his name to Vanilli and be done with it.
March 26, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Infringement or nah? Sam Smith’s “Dancing with a Stranger” case gets another look by the 9th Circuit. It’s not Sam’s first Copyright Infringement Rodeo. Maybe he should change his name to Vanilli and be done with it.
The thing we take with us as lawyers is our ethics. When we bend the knee for the almighty dollar, we should stop practicing law. #YouKnowWhatYouDid. #ShameOnOurProfession #EthicsMatter
March 21, 2025 at 7:11 PM
The thing we take with us as lawyers is our ethics. When we bend the knee for the almighty dollar, we should stop practicing law. #YouKnowWhatYouDid. #ShameOnOurProfession #EthicsMatter
North Carolina AG pushes back on ByteDance Motion to Dismiss a lawsuit alleging the company knowingly addicted kids to TikTok. You might want to ask your teens about it, when they return from their TA meeting.
March 19, 2025 at 4:37 PM
North Carolina AG pushes back on ByteDance Motion to Dismiss a lawsuit alleging the company knowingly addicted kids to TikTok. You might want to ask your teens about it, when they return from their TA meeting.
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Precedent matters, or at least it should. For 90 years, the SCOTUS Humphrey's Executor v. US decision -- that a president cannot fire the head of an independent agency -- has been settled law. #RuleofLaw
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Trump Fires Democrats on Federal Trade Commission
The decision to fire the two Democratic members of the traditionally independent regulatory body is likely to face a legal challenge.
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March 18, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Precedent matters, or at least it should. For 90 years, the SCOTUS Humphrey's Executor v. US decision -- that a president cannot fire the head of an independent agency -- has been settled law. #RuleofLaw
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“For more than two centuries, it has been established that impeachment is not an appropriate response to disagreement concerning a judicial decision.” Not exactly the fire & brimstone we’d like, but we’ll take it, Johnny!
March 18, 2025 at 6:25 PM
“For more than two centuries, it has been established that impeachment is not an appropriate response to disagreement concerning a judicial decision.” Not exactly the fire & brimstone we’d like, but we’ll take it, Johnny!
Trump’s FTC takes credit for consumer protection actions under Commissioner Khan and the Biden Administration. Sounds about right.
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New Report Shows FTC Returned $337.3 Million to Consumers in 2024
As a result of the agency’s law enforcement actions, the Federal Trade Commission sent $337.3 million in refunds to consumers in 2024, according to the FTC’s annual report on refunds released today
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March 18, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Trump’s FTC takes credit for consumer protection actions under Commissioner Khan and the Biden Administration. Sounds about right.
www.ftc.gov/news-events/...
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California’s CAADCA shelved amid First Amendment challenged. If passed, the Act would have required companies who potentially offer products and services to children, to consider their specific needs. “Click here for the extended warranty on your Dora backpack, Susie!"
March 18, 2025 at 3:33 PM
California’s CAADCA shelved amid First Amendment challenged. If passed, the Act would have required companies who potentially offer products and services to children, to consider their specific needs. “Click here for the extended warranty on your Dora backpack, Susie!"
Honda fined $632 million by the CPPA for requiring more consumer personal data than necessary and making it tough for consumers to exercise their privacy rights. Pro-Tip: The US is moving to more GDPR-like privacy policies. Stop asking for mom’s snack schedule, folks. Unless you need it.
March 13, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Honda fined $632 million by the CPPA for requiring more consumer personal data than necessary and making it tough for consumers to exercise their privacy rights. Pro-Tip: The US is moving to more GDPR-like privacy policies. Stop asking for mom’s snack schedule, folks. Unless you need it.
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When is a Jesuit like a Honey Badger? When Ed Martin tries to silence a person with actual integrity! @georgetownlaw.bsky.social don’t care! And we are here for it. Ethics matter. Thank you, Dean Treanor!
March 7, 2025 at 6:12 PM
When is a Jesuit like a Honey Badger? When Ed Martin tries to silence a person with actual integrity! @georgetownlaw.bsky.social don’t care! And we are here for it. Ethics matter. Thank you, Dean Treanor!
We have been across the table from our esteemed colleagues at Perkins Coie, but today we stand in solidarity. Gloves are off and we’re ready to fight! When you go after them, you go after us! #HoldOurEarrings
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Addressing Risks from Perkins Coie LLP
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose. The
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March 7, 2025 at 4:57 PM
We have been across the table from our esteemed colleagues at Perkins Coie, but today we stand in solidarity. Gloves are off and we’re ready to fight! When you go after them, you go after us! #HoldOurEarrings
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Consumers smell blood in the water with class action suit against Shark Tank LLC for sending text ads after users replied STOP. ProTip: The TCPA contains a private right of action and statutory damages of up to $1500 per violation, so learn the rules and honor the opt out.
March 7, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Consumers smell blood in the water with class action suit against Shark Tank LLC for sending text ads after users replied STOP. ProTip: The TCPA contains a private right of action and statutory damages of up to $1500 per violation, so learn the rules and honor the opt out.
Utah is poised to be the 1st state to force minors to get parental permission to download apps, thus making it roughly as difficult for 16 year olds to access PBSKids as to marry a third cousin. ProTip: if passed, companies may need to revisit their advertising and online data collection practices.
March 6, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Utah is poised to be the 1st state to force minors to get parental permission to download apps, thus making it roughly as difficult for 16 year olds to access PBSKids as to marry a third cousin. ProTip: if passed, companies may need to revisit their advertising and online data collection practices.
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Organized Crime, but make it cute! Shein, fast fashion’s John Gotti, is facing over 100 lawsuits for stealing IP, including a RICO claim.
Pro-Tip: register designs! Damages can be hard to prove, but copyright registration allows US entities to sue in federal court and get statutory damages.
Pro-Tip: register designs! Damages can be hard to prove, but copyright registration allows US entities to sue in federal court and get statutory damages.
March 5, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Organized Crime, but make it cute! Shein, fast fashion’s John Gotti, is facing over 100 lawsuits for stealing IP, including a RICO claim.
Pro-Tip: register designs! Damages can be hard to prove, but copyright registration allows US entities to sue in federal court and get statutory damages.
Pro-Tip: register designs! Damages can be hard to prove, but copyright registration allows US entities to sue in federal court and get statutory damages.
With the President hitting the pause button on enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, expect Stephen Miller’s hair transplant to be free. Unrelated, Lake Huron has been renamed the gulf of Istanbul.
March 5, 2025 at 5:03 PM
With the President hitting the pause button on enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, expect Stephen Miller’s hair transplant to be free. Unrelated, Lake Huron has been renamed the gulf of Istanbul.
German court rules Birkenstock sandals aren’t “art” protected by copyright (just comfy footwear), upsetting the entire city of Berkeley. Thank goodness. Now, innovative, fashion-forward Balenciaga designers can put the slavish copies they made of the iconic sandal back in their store front windows.
February 20, 2025 at 6:24 PM
German court rules Birkenstock sandals aren’t “art” protected by copyright (just comfy footwear), upsetting the entire city of Berkeley. Thank goodness. Now, innovative, fashion-forward Balenciaga designers can put the slavish copies they made of the iconic sandal back in their store front windows.
NOPE! "No Title of Nobility shall be granted by the United States: And no Person holding any Office of Profit or Trust under them, shall, without the Consent of the Congress, accept of any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince, or foreign State."
February 20, 2025 at 12:43 AM
NOPE! "No Title of Nobility shall be granted by the United States: And no Person holding any Office of Profit or Trust under them, shall, without the Consent of the Congress, accept of any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince, or foreign State."
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Law360 reports today that John Squires is Trump’s pick for Director of the PTO. Time will tell whether this represents a Bigly makeover, or if the place will be renamed the Perfect and Tremendous Office and issue the “greatest trademarks ever."
February 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Law360 reports today that John Squires is Trump’s pick for Director of the PTO. Time will tell whether this represents a Bigly makeover, or if the place will be renamed the Perfect and Tremendous Office and issue the “greatest trademarks ever."
Is it fascism? Or just cowardice from a weak man not qualified to lead? Cobalt stands firm with the non-partisan @americanbar.org, and against Ferguson's cowardly attempt to silence FTC attorneys from the free exchange of ideas.
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February 18, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Is it fascism? Or just cowardice from a weak man not qualified to lead? Cobalt stands firm with the non-partisan @americanbar.org, and against Ferguson's cowardly attempt to silence FTC attorneys from the free exchange of ideas.
www.ftc.gov/system/files...
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