John Di Giacomo

Online advertising practices are under legal scrutiny, with class action lawsuits targeting behavioral tracking and data collection. Here’s what to know.

US companies that handle EU residents’ data must comply with the EU Data Protection Directive. Here’s what it requires and the penalties for violations.

Two craft breweries went to court over trademark infringement involving similar beer branding. Here’s what the case reveals about protecting brewery names and label trade dress.

Domain registrars can be held liable for negligent security practices that enable domain theft. Here’s why two-factor authentication should be mandatory for registrar accounts.

Data privacy law imposes strict obligations on businesses that collect, store, or share personal information. Here’s a practical overview for business owners.

The FTC has stepped up enforcement of COPPA, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. Here’s what websites and apps that collect children’s data must do to stay compliant.

Payment processor disputes can freeze funds and derail your business overnight. Here’s what legal options merchants have when payment processors hold or seize their accounts.

McDonald’s filed intent to use trademark applications for its I’m Lovin’ It campaign slogans. Here’s what the filings reveal about how large brands manage trademark strategy.

Craft breweries face unique IP challenges around beer names, label designs, and trade dress. Here’s how to protect your brewery’s intellectual property before problems arise.

Kickstarter updated its Terms of Service to require creators to complete their projects or offer refunds. Learn what this means for campaign creators.