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Last week, the Kelley Drye State Attorneys General team hosted an in-person forum, 2025 Consumer Protection Enforcement Forum: Anticipating State AG Priorities and Regulatory Shifts, in our Washington, DC office. The event brought together a state attorney general, AG staff, and AG organizations to discuss: • How AG offices and businesses can work together • Practical guidance for interacting with AGs • Enforcement priorities for 2025 Key takeaways included: • Build Relationships Early: Engage with AG staff before enforcement actions arise. • 2025 Priorities: Focus areas include youth safety, data privacy, AI, and human trafficking. • Know Your State AGs: Understand the unique structure and authority of each AG office where you operate. Read the full recap from Paul Singer, Abigail Stempson, Beth Chun, and Andrea deLorimier here: https://lnkd.in/ewPhbhaZ #StateAGs #ConsumerProtection #RegulatoryEnforcement #KelleyDrye #AdLawAccess

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is stepping up its oversight of digital wallets and mobile payment apps. In this episode of the Kelley Drye Ad Law Access Podcast, hosted by Simone Roach, the CFPB's new Final Rule for non-bank payment providers: https://lnkd.in/euQmMRCz With a change in administration ahead, will this rule stay or be rolled back? Find out more from the blog post from Donnelly McDowell, Alexander Schneider, and Salim Rashid breaking it down: https://lnkd.in/ef2qtkgB #DigitalPayments #CFPB #ConsumerProtection #FinTech #Regulations #KelleyDrye #AdLawAccess #Podcast

𝗙𝗧𝗖 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗱 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗸 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗼𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 Kelley Drye’s Donnelly McDowell, Gonzalo Mon, Beth Chun, and Ioana Gorecki break down break down the key takeaways: https://lnkd.in/etGZakbr The final rule targets:  • Live-event ticketing  • Short-term lodging While this rule is limited in scope, the Federal Trade Commission signals that other industries aren't off the hook – expect continued enforcement for deceptive pricing practices. Is your business impacted? How are you preparing for compliance? #JunkFees #PricingTransparency #FTC #AdvertisingLaw #ConsumerProtection #KelleyDrye #AdLawAccess

DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb has sued Amazon, alleging the company charged full Prime subscription fees while quietly excluding certain DC ZIP codes — particularly in lower-income areas — from their expedited delivery infrastructure. Kelley Drye’s Paul Singer, Abigail Stempson, Beth Chun, and Zach Cihlar break down the case here: https://lnkd.in/egJC82eY #ConsumerProtection #StateAGs #Amazon #PrimeDelivery #KelleyDrye #AdLawAccess

President-elect Trump has announced key appointments to shape the future of the Federal Trade Commission: Andrew Ferguson as Chair and Mark Meador to fill the upcoming vacancy. What could this mean for consumer protection and competition enforcement in 2025? Kelley Drye’s Donnelly McDowell, John Villafranco, and Caroline Schmitz break down what to expect: https://lnkd.in/e4N2mRmk #FTC #ConsumerProtection #Antitrust #KelleyDrye #AdLawAccess #RegulatoryCompliance

Forced Arbitration of Employment Claims – What happens when a case includes a sexual harassment claim? In two recent California cases, courts held that if any claim in a lawsuit involves sexual harassment, none of the claims can be compelled to arbitration – even if the other claims are unrelated. This interpretation of the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act (EFAA) may significantly impact how employers handle disputes. Read the full analysis by Judy Juang and Isabelle Faber: https://lnkd.in/eJHKnkXs Our Labor and Employment team can help navigate this evolving landscape. #EmploymentLaw #ForcedArbitration #SexualHarassment #KelleyDrye #LaborAndEmployment #EFAA #AdLawAccess

When making product comparisons, advertisers have some flexibility in defining the category – but how far can they go? 🤔 A recent NAD decision shows that there are limits. In this episode, we break down the case and what it means for advertisers: Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eXbz5WdC Read the full analysis by Gonzalo Mon here: https://lnkd.in/eyaj9Cgg 

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗚𝘀 𝗣𝘂𝘀𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝘁 (𝗞𝗢𝗦𝗔) A bipartisan coalition of 32 state attorneys general is urging Congress to pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), citing concerns about social media’s impact on children. From stronger safety settings to new parental controls, KOSA could reshape how platforms protect younger users. In this episode of the Ad Law Access Podcast, hosted by Simone Roach, we break down the key takeaways and what this means for social media platforms: https://lnkd.in/eEmeGWTi Featuring insights from the blog post from Paul Singer, Abigail Stempson, Beth Chun, and Meaghan Donahue Giaccia: https://lnkd.in/eqM_PRCD #KidsOnlineSafety #KOSA #StateAGs #SocialMediaLaw #ConsumerProtection #KelleyDrye #AdLawAccess #Podcast

We're approaching 2025, which means new U.S. privacy laws are around the corner. On this week's #PrivacyHuddle, Alysa and Jonathan are diving in ⬇️ 5 U.S. state privacy laws come into effect in January 2025: ✔️ Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act (DPDPA) ✔️ Iowa Consumer Data Protection Act (ICDPA) ✔️ Nebraska Data Privacy Act (NDPA) ✔️ New Hampshire Privacy Act (NHPA) ✔️ New Jersey Data Privacy Act (NJPA) Lots of housekeeping businesses should do to get compliance prep underway: 🚨 DSR portal requirements 🚨 GPC (Global Privacy Control) compliance 🚨 Privacy policy updates Watch below! Alysa Hutnik Jonathan Joseph Kelley Drye & Warren LLP Kelley Drye Advertising Law

The Federal Trade Commission’s final Negative Option Rule is here, and it overhauls requirements for subscriptions, free trials, and more. But will it take effect as planned? Challenges and uncertainty loom, and California’s new Automatic Renewal Law could shape business practices regardless. In this episode of Kelley Drye's Ad Law Access Podcast, hosted by Simone Roach, we break down what businesses need to know. Listen below or here: https://lnkd.in/gc_6cbaG Find the blog post from Donnelly McDowell, Gonzalo Mon, Katherine White, and Beth Chun here: https://lnkd.in/gwZwkrHZ #FTC #NegativeOptionRule #AutomaticRenewal #ConsumerProtection #CaliforniaPrivacy #KelleyDrye #AdLawAccess #Podcast