Commercial

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FTC's 'Click to Cancel' Rule Targets Subscription Traps

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.

Oct 17, 2024
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Community Discussion: Can you share your experiences and best practices for negotiating high-stakes deals?
Community Discussion: Can you share your experiences and best practices for negotiating high-stakes deals?

Commercial Counsel discuss their best practices for negotiating high-stakes deals in their practice.

Dec 04, 2023
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More Privacy, Please - September/October 2023
More Privacy, Please - September/October 2023

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.

Dec 01, 2023
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Tech Giants Facing Unprecedented Antitrust Crackdown Following New EU Legislation
Tech Giants Facing Unprecedented Antitrust Crackdown Following New EU Legislation

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.

Sep 07, 2023
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Epic Games vs. Apple: Supreme Court Decision Keeps App Store Commissions in Place
Epic Games vs. Apple: Supreme Court Decision Keeps App Store Commissions in Place

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.

Aug 10, 2023
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Community Perspectives: What is your contract approval process?
Community Perspectives: What is your contract approval process?

The sole in-house counsel at a legal technology company inquires about the contract approval process in similarly sized legal departments.

Nov 13, 2020
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Role Breakdown: Commercial Counsel
Role Breakdown: Commercial Counsel

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.

Aug 21, 2020
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