The U.S. Federal Trade Commission adopted a final rule, called the “click to cancel” rule, requiring businesses to make it as easy to cancel subscriptions and memberships as it is to sign up.
The FTC continues to crack down on privacy and cybersecurity, including issuing a new warning to tax preparation companies and entering into a consent decree with 1Health.io. VPPA and BIPA litigation continues to dominate the courts, including a denial of a motion to dismiss regarding worker’s voiceprints. In California, a federal judge enjoined enforcement of the Age-Appropriate Design Code Act. On the international level, Canada issued a Generative AI Code of Conduct for feedback, and the EU-DPF survives a court case.
Under the European Union’s Digital Markets Act, tech ‘gatekeepers’ will be prohibited from engaging in various anti-competitive practices, while complying with a number of transparency obligations.
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected Epic Games' request to enforce a ruling against Apple's App Store payment rules, allowing the current structure to remain in place. The decision marks a significant development in the ongoing legal battle between the two tech giants, with potential implications for developers and the broader industry.
Commercial counsel play an essential role for businesses by advising them on their transactions with customers, as well as with other businesses. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the working life of commercial counsel.