Thirsty (For Knowledge) Thursdays

In the excitement of starting a new venture or vendor relationship, businesses often neglect to review or suggest revisions to service agreements, terms of service, or other key contractual agreements. But if the unexpected happens, they can be brought to their knees by unfavorable contractual terms. Learn the 5 riskiest contract issues, and how to successfully negotiate terms to minimize [...]

We’ve dusted off the crystal ball! With 2020 behind us, what should you know to prepare for the regulatory challenges of 2021? Will the TCPA be significantly revised? Will other states fall in line behind California’s new privacy initiatives? What are the legislative and regulatory priorities in 2021? A can’t-miss session for businesses looking to get ahead of the curve.

Violations of unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts or practices laws (UDAP) are among the most common—and expensive—enforcement actions that businesses can face related to their marketing tactics. What advertising claims need to be substantiated? How do you know if you’ve unwittingly crossed the line? Don’t wait until your latest marketing campaign catches the eye of a regulator or puts you [...]

With evolving case law and the potential of the U.S. Supreme Court to greatly narrow application of the TCPA in Facebook v. Duguid, plaintiffs are becoming increasingly creative in their TCPA class action allegations and case strategy. How can you best defend your business in the face of this constantly changing threat? This webinar provides an informative discussion of the [...]

From local elections to the highest office, political calls and texts are heating up to solicit donations, votes, opinions, or all three. Think these communications are exempt from the TCPA? Think again. Michele Shuster and Helen Mac Murray discuss the federal and state laws that must be followed by campaigns, PACs, Super PACs, trade associations, 501(c)(4)s, or other political/grassroots organizations.

From your company’s branding and logo to your proprietary “trade secrets,” securing and defending your intellectual property is critical to sustaining a competitive advantage. Learn about the different types of IP, the IP legal issues that impact your business most, and how to protect your business’s most important assets for long-term growth and success.

Ushering in a new era of privacy legislation, the CCPA gives California consumers new rights and control over personal information, imposes strict requirements on collection/retention of consumers’ information, and requires more transparency regarding data privacy practices. Ensure your business is prepared and learn what lies ahead with the California Privacy Rights Act, other state initiatives, and a national privacy framework.

Is your organization ready for STIR/SHAKEN? Though aimed at combating malicious robocalling and illegal spoofing, the challenge of STIR/SHAKEN is to create an authentication process that addresses abusive calls without threatening the ability of businesses to reach consumers for legitimate purposes. Learn what you need to know and the steps you can take now to prepare and protect your organization.

Once the stuff of science fiction, businesses’ use of biometrics has become ubiquitous, from using fingerprint-based timekeeping systems to more novel approaches including voice recognition to authenticate callers. In adopting these technologies, companies may unknowingly run afoul of biometric privacy laws and regulations. Learn more about how your business can traverse biometric technologies in compliance with applicable laws.