Tag: Chad J. Gottlieb

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Florida Business Climate Great for Pickleball, But Risks Are in Play

When discussing the ever-evolving landscape of Florida’s commercial real estate (CRE) market, one trend has begun to stand out — the rise of pickleball. This sport, once a leisurely pastime, has turned into a compelling investment opportunity, transforming the CRE sector and driving significant shifts in property acquisition and development strategies throughout Florida — but…
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Alexa, What Do You Think of Florida’s New Data Privacy Act?

Hot on the trail of the latest state privacy laws to come into effect, Florida has jumped on board to keep the momentum going. On June 6, 2023, Florida Senate Bill 262 (“SB 262,”) was signed into law, meaning a new set of data privacy requirements will become effective soon. SB 262 has already enacted…
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Born in the USA? Product Origin Claims Nothing to Mess With

The interconnectedness of the global economy has resulted in consumers being faced with a wide selection of substitute products from many different countries. A ”Made in the United States” claim could be, and often is, a difference maker in the eyes of the consumer. This could be attributed to a patriotic trust factor in the…
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Outside the Playground: California’s Child Privacy Act Sets Rules for Child’s Play

In his State of the Union address on February 7, 2023, President Biden affirmed his position on consumer data privacy protections and specifically his focus on strengthening protections for children. With several state data privacy acts now effective (and more scheduled later this year), compliance with the complex mesh of data privacy laws in the…
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How Renewable Energy Developers Can Maximize ITC Value in Deal-Making

On August 16, 2022, President Joe Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the “Act”). Among other things, the Act has notable consequences for the renewable energy industry, including restoring the production tax credit (“PTC”) and the investment tax credit (“ITC”), the former of which was established under the Energy Policy Act…
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What’s Worse: The Pain or the Hangover? Brand Endorsements in the Fallout of Yeezy

“And I heard ‘em say, nothin’ ever promised tomorrow today;” [1] That is, unless, that promise was memorialized into a properly drafted and negotiated brand licensing agreement. Brand licensing agreements are essential for companies that want to create a successful, long-term business strategy. Licensing allows companies to leverage a brand’s image, reputation, and power to…
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Santa (and the CPPA) Know If You’ve Been Naughty or Nice With Your Consumer Data

On Oct. 17, 2022, the California Privacy Protection Agency (the “CPPA”) released a revised draft of regulations to enforce the soon-to-be-effective California Privacy Rights Act (the “CPRA”). The revised regulations include revisions to sections regarding collection of personal data, restrictions on the use of personal data, privacy notice requirements and opt-out preference signals. The revisions…
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Boo! Federal Data Privacy Laws May Come Soon and Businesses Can’t Hide

On September 1, 2022, the American Data Privacy Protection Act (“ADDPA” or the “Act”) was blocked from moving forward before the full U.S. House of Representatives. The ADPPA, which comes from the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce, proposes legislation that would enact federal data privacy laws. But the ADPPA is currently in limbo…
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Naked Licensing: That’s Your Name, So Don’t Wear It Out

From multinational corporations to franchises to non-profits, there is a lot that goes into building your brand and a positive brand association among consumers. As a company looks to growth strategies, it will consider different ways to develop its brand’s reach, such as expanding its market presence by allowing third parties to use, market, or…
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Apply Foundation To Your Privacy Policy Before You Become The Next Sephora

On August 24, 2022, the California Attorney General released a statement regarding a settlement agreement that the State of California reached with Sephora, Inc. (“Sephora”), the international consumer product retailer specializing in personal care and beauty products, for failing to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”). The California Attorney General’s Office alleged that…
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