This article discusses the recent Supreme Judicial Court opinion that ruled that retailers who collect ZIP codes from customers who used credit cards violated Massachusetts' privacy and consumer protection laws.
This article briefly describes some federal and state requirements to adhere to when running a contents, or simply a game-of-chance sweepstakes, in order to avoid inadvertently setting up an illegal lottery.
Drafting a privacy policy for your blog that works.
Many bloggers don't realize that there are certain rules you must follow for contests and sweepstakes. Those rules are discussed in this article.
The Federal Lawyer, Vol. 59, No. 9 (Oct./Nov. 2012): This article discusses relaxing of standards for firms that seek SBIR grants and private equity investments. The article highlights "traps for the unwary" such firms should consider...
This is an article I wrote for the University of Mississippi Law School.
Yet another Federal Trade Commission proposed consent order underscores how limited the agency's authority is, when it comes to the business practices of online services and ad networks. In this case, an ad network engaged in "browser history...
This post generates the idea that the best investor protection in equity crowdfunding might be to put the investor in charge. If issuers can take investment only from "Individual Crowdfunding Accounts," then the need for other regulation falls away.
The case study of NeoGenix Oncology presents a wonderful opportunity to warn against the dangers of not complying with SEC regulations, including the possibility of civil litigation or criminal charges. Neogenix Oncology paid finder fees to third...
The SEC released its preliminary regulatory requirements for the new amended Rule 506 of Regulation D. This is only a proposed rule, which means that the amended 506 can not be implemented into practice yet. This article discusses the proposed rule...