Category: Internet Law

Learn how FTC deceptive pricing rules and California’s Business & Professions Code Section 17501 apply to online retailers using strike-through and discount pricing tactics.

In today’s digital age, many customers rely on online reviews when deciding where to eat, shop, and even do business. Reading reviews is just as effortless as posting them. With just a few clicks, anyone can post feedback that reaches thousands, and sometimes millions of people. While honest criticism is part of doing business, not […]

Data breaches are no longer rare, headline-only events. Data breaches can happen to any business, regardless of size, from startups and small businesses to established companies. When customer data is stolen, whether by hackers, leaked by an employee, or accidentally exposed due to a website error, one question comes to mind: Who is responsible? Nowadays, […]

A few years ago, e-commerce was an uncharted territory for many. Today, e-commerce has become the backbone of countless businesses and continues to grow. However, the legal rules governing e-commerce are still unfamiliar to many businesses. Selling online is not just about a smooth checkout and proper marketing; it also comes with legal responsibilities that […]

Cybersquatting is one of those digital threats that businesses and individuals often do not think about until they find themselves victims. You click on a link of a familiar brand name, and you’re suddenly led to the wrong website. Customers get confused, trust may be lost, and for a business, you may face outright money […]

Millions of businesses reach customers through e-commerce every day. As the demand for online shopping grows, so do the concerns about data privacy, transparency, and legal compliance. Even with the convenience of online shopping, shoppers still want to know what happens to their personal information, and regulators expect businesses to spell it out clearly. If […]

Being a social media influencer today is like running a small business. You build an audience and partner with brands to influence purchasing decisions. Due to this kind of influence, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulates the sharing of sponsored content online. As influencer marketing continues to grow, and consumers increasingly rely on reviews before […]

Brand influencing is becoming an incredibly lucrative and valuable field in today’s digital age. That said, before you jump into brand collaborations as a content creator or influencer, it’s vital to understand what you’re agreeing to. Some contracts lead to great long-term partnerships, while others can quietly lock you into bad deals or strip you […]

When your business experiences a data breach, your first instinct is usually to stop the damage. This can be done by securing your systems and figuring out what went wrong. Now, from a legal standpoint, there is another urgent aspect you cannot afford to ignore: Whom do you need to notify, and how fast should […]

Every day, thousands of children go online. While that access opens doors for learning, creativity, and interaction, it also raises serious privacy concerns. To address these risks, the U.S. enacted the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), a federal law designed to safeguard the personal data of children under 13. Many business owners approach us […]