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FCC Proposes Revocation Rules

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has published a new Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) focused on the issue of revocation, seeking “to clarify and strengthen consumers’ ability to revoke consent to receive both robocalls and robotexts,” as well as “callers’ obligations under the Commission’s rules to honor such requests in a timely manner.”

National Advertising Review Board Recommends That JBS Discontinue Net Zero Claims

The National Advertising Review Board (NARB), the appellate advertising body of BBB National Programs, has recommended that JBS USA Holdings, Inc., discontinue claims regarding its goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2040.

Episode 24: AI-Generated Marketing: Who Owns the IP?

As the Artificial Intelligence space continues to quickly evolve, generative AI is making its way into every facet of our lives, including in music, books, photographs and even education.

EEOC Takes On Title VII and AI

Adding to the growing commentary on artificial intelligence (AI) in the employment context, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently issued a technical assistance document.

The NLRB Recently Takes Bold Action

NLRB General Counsel Cites Top Five Problems With Noncompetes Under the National Labor Relations Act

Protecting Musicians in GenAI: Key Takeaways From the U.S. Copyright Office

Generative AI presents a profound opportunity and challenge for artists in the music industry.

Manatt Client Hello Bello Partners with Play-Doh on a Children’s Potty Training Bundle

A Manatt team led by Christopher Chatham advised Hello Bello, a baby care startup co-founded by Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard, in its collaboration with Play-Doh to develop co-branded potty training pants and accompanying online resources for adults and kids.

Cash is King: How A Capital Strategy Can Enable Today’s Startups to Survive

2023 has proved to be challenging for many cash-conscious startups, especially those that anticipated raising venture capital in the first half of the year.

Manatt Ventures VC Market Update - June 2023

The Manatt Ventures team constantly evaluates changes in the market, both for our clients and for the Manatt Venture Fund, our internal venture capital (VC) fund.

California Senate Approves Greenhouse Gas Disclosure; SEC Remains Conspicuously Silent

The California Senate passed two bills that would require climate-related disclosures from specified companies doing business in California.