Month: November 2019

Why do lawyers not sign NDAs?

Lawyers are regularly asked to sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). But typically, we don’t sign them. Why is that? It’s redundant Lawyers are already bound by ethical rules and stipulations for not disclosing confidential information that a client has shared with us. This is what’s called the attorney-client relationship and it is protected by attorney-client privilege. …

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What New York’s New Data Breach Notification Law Means for Interactive Media Companies

Last July, consumer-rights advocates rejoiced when the New York State Assembly passed the Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security Act (the SHIELD Act). Following a nationwide trend to strengthen online consumer protections, the SHIELD Act made three major changes to the state’s data breach notification law. These changes directly impact businesses that collect personal …

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New updates with FTC disclosures

The FTC recently came out with a new guidance piece directed specifically at social media influencers. The brochure, “Disclosures 101 for Social Media Influencers,” is housed on a new “influencers” page on the FTC site that also features three videos highlighting information from the brochure.   Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act prohibits, among …

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What to Consider When Protecting Trade Secrets

The video game industry thrives on secrets. Game reveals, licensing deals, budgets and more are closely guarded aspects of the business that are part of a company’s larger operational strategy. Games, especially large blockbusters, are also made by teams of people. The more people that know a secret, the harder it is to keep. That’s …

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