Our technology and internet lawyers are constantly contacted by Amazon sellers trying to protect their brand names and products on the Amazon marketplace. One of the most common brand protection issues involves gray market sellers and counterfeits on Amazon. Many of our clients have a history of trying to protect their brand and products through
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Social Media Marketing: Brand Indemnification of Celebrities and Influencers
We represent entertainers, celebrities, and influencers looking to monetize their name, likeness, and voice, endorsing third-party brands. “Influencer Marketing” and “Social Media Brand Endorsement” have become big business. Our law firm represents some of the business’s largest social media marketing agencies and influencers. Here are some things every company, celebrity, and social media influencer should…
What is Software-as-a-Service?
Introduction
In today’s digital landscape, Software-as-a-Service (SAAS) has emerged as the primary model for delivering software applications to customers over the Internet. Whether you’re a business looking to streamline operations or an individual seeking the latest in tech, understanding what SAAS is and how it works is crucial. As a law firm representing software and…
How to Defend Against Meta Pixel Threat Letters: Recent Court Rulings You Need to Know
In the digital age, businesses often find themselves targeted by threat letters alleging violations of the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) due to the use of Meta Pixel on their websites. These letters, typically spearheaded by law firms known for mass litigation, can be intimidating and costly. However, recent court rulings have provided valuable…
Hardin Advanced Dentistry Retains Traverse Legal in Its Lawsuit Against Heartland Dental, LLC
Traverse Legal, PLC has been retained by Dr. Tara Hardin and her dental practice, Tara Hardin DDS, Inc., dba Hardin Advanced Dentistry, in their lawsuit against Heartland Dental, LLC. The case, filed under the name Tara Hardin DDS, Inc. and Tara Hardin v. Heartland Dental, LLC, Case No. 1:22-cv-00542-MRB, is currently pending in the…
Ensuring Data Privacy Compliance in AI Systems
Data privacy and security have become critical concerns in the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI). For AI tool developers and businesses using these tools, understanding and adhering to data protection laws like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is essential. This article explores the importance…
Navigating Data Privacy and Security Challenges in AI: A Legal Guide for Companies
With the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, it is valuable for companies to leverage their power to bolster innovation and outperform their competitors. Yet, given the vast amount of data required to train AI models, these technologies also raise concerns about the privacy and security of data. Companies need to navigate complex legal…
The Biden Blueprint: Unpacking Administration Policies Shaping the Crypto Economy
By Eric Rosen
The Biden Administration’s cryptocurrency policy has taken shape over the past 3+ years amidst significant market developments and wide-ranging perceptions of the Administration’s motives and intentions for the industry. While Biden’s election in November 2020 engendered hopes of both regulatory clarity and potential industry growth for some industry experts, the narrative has taken a stark…
Are Your Publicity Rights Protected for the AI Surge?
By David Cruz
Imagine waking up to find a video circulating online that features someone who looks and sounds exactly like you, saying things you’d never say. Your reputation might plummet if this doppelganger said some unsavory things, and you may lose friends and possibly even employment. This scenario is no longer just a distant nightmare of the…
Security Today, Non-Security Tomorrow: Have Recent Crypto Decisions Under the Howey Test Created Unworkable Standards?
By Eric Rosen
Judge Torres’s summary judgment opinion in the SEC v. Ripple (S.D.N.Y. July 13, 2023) litigation was a detailed, carefully reasoned analysis under SCOTUS’s 77-year-old Howey test. But subsequent decisions—including Judge Torres’s subsequent October 3, 2023 order denying leave for interlocutory appeal—reveal that the Ripple decision may prove untenable or otherwise lead to absurd results.
Applying…