Google faces intensified antitrust scrutiny over monopolistic practices in search engine dominance and digital advertising.
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Trademarking Childhood Nostalgia
Crayola secures trademark for crayon scent after a six-year battle, following Play-Doh’s lead in sensory branding.
FTC Non-Competition Rule Struck Down – Update (Part 3)
US District Court in Texas issued a ruling to set aside the FTC’s non-compete rule banning non-compete agreements.
FTC Non-Competition Rule – Update
US District Court in Texas grants preliminary injunction against FTC’s non-compete rule, citing overreach and arbitrariness.
Required Disclosures in Digital Marketing
Explore how influencer marketing is evolving and the FTC’s role in enforcing affiliate disclosure requirements.
Nevada Raises the Minimum Wage and Redefines “Exempt” Employees
Effective July 1, 2024, there will be changes to Nevada’s minimum wage and employee classification laws, as outlined and summarized here.
Cookies Aren’t Always Delicious in the Golden State
The California Privacy Rights Act provides a robust framework for California consumers to be free from unwanted breaches of privacy.
FTC’s Updated Merger Guidelines in Practice
American grocery companies Kroger Company and Albertsons Companies Inc., agreed for Kroger to purchase all of Albertsons’ equity.
No Likelihood of Confusion Between Competing Tequila Brands “Clase Azul” and “Casa Azul”
The District Court ruled that “CLASE AZUL” and “CASA AZUL” tequila brands can coexist without consumer confusion.
Supreme Court Rules that FAA Requires Courts to Stay Cases Subject to Arbitration
Supreme Court mandates stays, not dismissals, in arbitration cases, reinforcing FAA’s efficiency and clarity goals.