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Developments of Note
FTC Proposes Mandatory Label for Adult Spam
The FTC has issued proposed regulations that would require sexually explicit commercial e-mail to include a subject line containing the words “SEXUALLY-EXPLICIT-CONTENT: “. The proposed regulations were issued pursuant to the recently enacted CAN-SPAM Act, Pub. L. No. 100-187 (2003). See January's e-Commerce Law & Strategy for a detailed account of CAN SPAM's provisions. According to the Commission, the proposed required mark includes hyphens between the words, followed by a colon and a space, to distinguish the mark from ordinary messages containing the same phrase.
Canada Adopts Code for Consumer Protection
Canadian consumer ministers have adopted a new Code of Practice for Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce. The code sets standards for good business practices for merchants conducting commercial activities with consumers online, while leaving existing consumer protection and related laws in place. The code sets standards for the provision of information, language, contract formation, online privacy, complaint handling, security of payment and other related topics.
Julian S. Millstein Edward A. Pisacreta Jeffrey D. Neuburger
FTC Proposes Mandatory Label for Adult Spam
The FTC has issued proposed regulations that would require sexually explicit commercial e-mail to include a subject line containing the words “SEXUALLY-EXPLICIT-CONTENT: “. The proposed regulations were issued pursuant to the recently enacted CAN-SPAM Act,
Canada Adopts Code for Consumer Protection
Canadian consumer ministers have adopted a new Code of Practice for Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce. The code sets standards for good business practices for merchants conducting commercial activities with consumers online, while leaving existing consumer protection and related laws in place. The code sets standards for the provision of information, language, contract formation, online privacy, complaint handling, security of payment and other related topics.
Julian S. Millstein Edward A. Pisacreta Jeffrey D. Neuburger
The Article 8 Opt In
The Article 8 opt-in election adds an additional layer of complexity to the already labyrinthine rules governing perfection of security interests under the UCC. A lender that is unaware of the nuances created by the opt in (may find its security interest vulnerable to being primed by another party that has taken steps to perfect in a superior manner under the circumstances.
Major Differences In UK, U.S. Copyright Laws
This article highlights how copyright law in the United Kingdom differs from U.S. copyright law, and points out differences that may be crucial to entertainment and media businesses familiar with U.S law that are interested in operating in the United Kingdom or under UK law. The article also briefly addresses contrasts in UK and U.S. trademark law.
Beach Boys Songs Written Decades Ago Triggered Current Quarrel With Lawyers
There's current litigation in the ongoing Beach Boys litigation saga. A lawsuit filed in 2019 against Nevada residents Mike Love and his wife Jacquelyne in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada that alleges inaccurate payment by the Loves under the retainer agreement and seeks $84.5 million in damages.
Strategy vs. Tactics: Two Sides of a Difficult Coin
With each successive large-scale cyber attack, it is slowly becoming clear that ransomware attacks are targeting the critical infrastructure of the most powerful country on the planet. Understanding the strategy, and tactics of our opponents, as well as the strategy and the tactics we implement as a response are vital to victory.
Transfer Tax Implications on Real Property Leases
The real property transfer tax does not apply to all leases, and understanding the tax rules of the applicable jurisdiction can allow parties to plan ahead to avoid unnecessary tax liability.