Category: 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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

In recent years, there has been a surge in lawsuits filed under the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA), particularly focusing on the “trap and trace” provisions. These lawsuits often target businesses for allegedly using tracking technologies on their websites. However, many of these claims are considered frivolous and lack substantial legal grounding. In this […]

In the rapidly evolving world of ecommerce, having a knowledgeable attorney by your side is crucial. Finding an e-commerce attorney near me can be tough. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand your online business, an ecommerce attorney can help navigate the complex legal landscape, ensuring your business is compliant with all relevant […]

California Assembly Bill No. 2426, recently enacted into law, introduces significant amendments to the Business and Professions Code, specifically targeting consumer protection against false advertising in the realm of digital goods. This legislation, approved by the Governor on September 24, 2024, aims to address the misleading practices often associated with the sale of digital goods, […]

E-commerce business owners often look for ways to increase their cart size to in turn increase the revenue of their business. Many resort to adding package protection, a form of warranty or guaranty that a package will arrive undamaged. However, many of these package protection products may run afoul of state insurance law. E-commerce merchant […]

Protecting the privacy of children’s online personal data is complicated and challenging. The problems are made more difficult by the fact that, seemingly, children are happy to skirt and evade the various efforts made by online platforms to protect their privacy and by the fact that data collection businesses are happy if those efforts succeed. […]

About twenty States around the country have enacted some version of a consumer data privacy or protection statute. Six such statutes were enacted in 2024, with another six slated for legislative action going into the next year. When a new consumer data protection statute is passed for consumers and businesses, among the first questions asked […]