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Proposed NY Biometric Privacy Act Would Allow Private Right of Action

New York may become the latest state to allow consumers to sue companies for improperly collecting, retaining or using certain biometric data. Earlier this week, a bipartisan slate of state legislators (17 Democrats, 7…

Federal Trade Commission’s CBD Crackdown: Something Old and Something New

Kelley Drye

FTC’s CBD Crackdown: Something Old and Something New This week the FTC announced settlements with six companies accused of making a broad range of unsubstantiated health claims, including that CBD can treat cancer,…

2021 Will Bring Expanded Protections for Publicity and Privacy Rights Under New York Law

Earlier this month, New York’s governor, Andrew Cuomo, signed a bill[1] that makes significant amendments to New York’s Civil Rights Law, which codifies rights of publicity and privacy in the State. In addition to…

FTC Closing Letter Addresses Management of Consumer Reviews

When the FTC decides not to pursue an investigation, it often issues a short closing letter to the company explaining why FTC staff decided not to recommend enforcement. The letters are just a few paragraphs long and…

Legal Download Podcast: From Subpoenas to Search Warrants – A Two Part Series

Moderated by Kelley Drye partner Matt Luzadder, join Kelley Drye partner Jaimie Nawaday, a former Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of New York and chair of the firm’s White Collar, Investigations and…