Author Archives: John DiGiacomo

Social Media Influencers Should Form Corporate Entities

Social Media Influencers Should Form Corporate Entities

Internet Law

When social media influencers begin to achieve a certain level of success, it is time to start operating your business through a corporate business entity. Indeed, social media influencers are operating businesses. The purpose of creating a corporate entity is to protect personal and family assets from being seized by creditors because of business-related adversities. […]

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Despite Slowdown, E-commerce Roll-Ups/Aggregators Continue to Roll

Despite Slowdown, E-commerce Roll-Ups/Aggregators Continue to Roll

Internet Law

Media and news reports in 2024 have reported a slowdown in funding and investment activity for e-commerce roll-up companies and aggregators. See, for example, this report from The Economic Times. However, despite the slow-down, funding for and acquisition of e-commerce brands continues. For example, aggregator Goat Brand Labs — focusing on the roll-up of India-based […]

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AI Copyright Plaintiff Lose Again on DMCA Claims

AI Copyright Plaintiff Lose Again on DMCA Claims

Copyright

As we have discussed several times on this blog, there are major issues with copyright laws and the use of generative artificial intelligence (“AI”) programs like OpenAI’s chatbot ChatGPT. At least two dozen cases have been filed by various plaintiffs and groups around the United States making various copyright infringement claims against the companies that […]

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Tips on Negotiating Morality Clauses in Executive-Level Employment Agreements

Tips on Negotiating Morality Clauses in Executive-Level Employment Agreements

Corporate

More and more, morality clauses are becoming standard features in executive-level employment contracts. For decades, such clauses have been included as standard practice in sports, film, TV, and other types of celebrity employment contracts. Given how important reputation has become in modern business operations, morality clauses are now being added to employment contracts. Typically, morality […]

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Trademark Licensing

Trademark Licensing

Trademark

Owners of trademarks can allow others to use those trademarks. This is done through the preparation and execution of a trademark license. This is a type of agreement or contract between the owner of the trademark (the “licensor”) and the person or company who will be allowed full or partial use of the relevant trademark […]

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2025 Changes to Trademark Fees

2025 Changes to Trademark Fees

Trademark

There are some significant changes coming to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) that will affect trademark filings beginning January 18, 2025. These changes include the introduction of the Trademark Center, new fees, and revised application requirements. Here is an overview of the key changes: The USPTO will retire the TEAS system, which […]

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Automated Decision-Making Technology: California Releases Proposed Regulations

Automated Decision-Making Technology: California Releases Proposed Regulations

Internet Law

In today’s competitive e-commerce landscape, automated decision-making technology is becoming more and more important. From personalized product recommendations to targeted advertising and streamlined logistics, these systems help ecommerce businesses adapt and grow. But new regulations are on the horizon, and these changes could reshape the way e-commerce businesses use automation. The California Privacy Protection Agency […]

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FTC Adopts Final “Click to Cancel Rule”

FTC Adopts Final “Click to Cancel Rule”

Internet Law

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued final amendments to its trade regulation rule concerning negative option plans, also known as the “click to cancel rule.” This rule aims to address widespread deceptive practices that prohibit customers from cancelling services in the same manner in which they signed up. Here’s a detailed summary of the […]

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Understanding Product Liability Law for Ecommerce Merchants

Understanding Product Liability Law for Ecommerce Merchants

Internet Law

Introduction Being an ecommerce merchant is hard; you have to keep an eye on your advertising spend, control your inventory, and make sure your customers are happy. Additionally, you also have to navigate a complex landscape of legal responsibilities. One of these areas, which is often overlooked, is product liability. Product liability law holds manufacturers, […]

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Understanding the Role of Internet Privacy Attorneys: Key Issues They Handle

Understanding the Role of Internet Privacy Attorneys: Key Issues They Handle

Internet Law

Introduction In our increasingly digital world, the significance of internet privacy is paramount. Internet privacy attorneys are essential in safeguarding the rights of individuals and organizations against various privacy-related challenges. This blog post delves into the key issues these attorneys address. Data Breaches and Cybersecurity Data breaches occur when sensitive information is accessed or disclosed […]

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