Category: Internet Law

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 […]

Subscription-based e-commerce may look simple on the surface. For many businesses, the process often involves offering a free trial, converting users, and then billing them monthly. Legally, though, it is one of the most scrutinized business models today. Automatic renewals, negative option billing, and free-to-paid conversions are all governed by strict consumer protection laws. If […]

Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming part of everyday business, from customer service chatbots to AI-driven sales assistants. AI tools are also becoming more human-like, leading to a very practical legal question: Do businesses have to tell users they are interacting with AI? The answer is not a simple ‘yes’ or ‘no.’ It mainly depends on […]

In today’s data-driven economy, information is one of a company’s most valuable assets. From customer insights, content, and usage analytics to behavioral data, a business can capitalize on these by licensing them to create new revenue streams. However, data licensing is not as simple as sharing files and collecting a fee. A poorly drafted data […]

Consumers have the right to obtain a copy of their personal data under the right of access stipulated by regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). That said, this right isn’t absolute. Regulators recognize that complying with every request, in every circumstance, can be unreasonable and […]

Web scraping can be useful for many businesses, from price comparison to market research and analysis. It’s efficient and incredibly valuable to businesses. However, web scraping also raises an uncomfortable legal question for many businesses: Can you actually do it without getting sued? The answer is not very straightforward. Web scraping sits in a legal […]

Social media has turned influencers into powerful marketing partners for brands. A single post can introduce a product to thousands and sometimes even millions of potential customers. For many social media influencers, sponsored content is their primary source of income, and some even run fully fledged influencer businesses. However, as with any business, there are […]