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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
Law Firms are Reducing Redundant Real Estate by Bringing Support Services Back to the Office
A trend analysis of the benefits and challenges of bringing back administrative, word processing and billing services to law offices.
New York's Latest Cybersecurity Commitment
On Aug. 9, 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced New York's inaugural comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. In sum, the plan aims to update government networks, bolster county-level digital defenses, and regulate critical infrastructure.
Bit Parts
Summary Judgment Denied Defendant in Declaratory Action by Producer of To Kill a Mockingbird Broadway Play Seeking Amateur Theatrical Rights
Risks of “Baseball Arbitration” in Resolving Real Estate Disputes
“Baseball arbitration” refers to the process used in Major League Baseball in which if an eligible player's representative and the club ownership cannot reach a compensation agreement through negotiation, each party enters a final submission and during a formal hearing each side — player and management — presents its case and then the designated panel of arbitrators chooses one of the salary bids with no other result being allowed. This method has become increasingly popular even beyond the sport of baseball.
Disconnect Between In-House and Outside Counsel
'Disconnect Between In-House and Outside Counsel is a continuation of the discussion of client expectations and the disconnect that often occurs. And although the outside attorneys should be pursuing how inside-counsel actually think, inside counsel should make an effort to impart this information without waiting to be asked.