CDA Section 230 and the USMCA
The Big Tech-shielding principles of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (C.D.A.) have made their way into the U.S.-Mexico-Canada...
2020: The Year of the CCPA
As 2019 is coming to a close, businesses are bracing themselves for California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which will take effect at the start...
Happy Holidays from Odin Law and Media
Happy Holidays from all of us at Odin Law and Media (including once again Darcy, the official doggo of our firm). Thank you all for a wonderful...
What are reasonable data security procedures under the NY SHIELD Act?
This March, companies who are in the business of collecting data from New York residents will be responsible for ensuring that data is protected...
Odin Law Participates in Lootboxes for Charity
Lootboxes for Charity is a new Triangle-NC IGDA event to support TakeThis, a nonprofit decreasing stigma and increasing support for mental health...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Pros (and Cons) of Keeping Terms of Service Language Broad
If a company operates a service, it’s a good idea to establish rules for how users will interact with it. Having a Terms of Service (TOS), a...