News Type: Media Mentions

JillAllison Opell was quoted in the article, “NY Cybersecurity Rules Will Spur Action But Not Uniformity,” published in Law360 on March 9, 2017. The article examines a trailblazing cybersecurity regulation that recently took effect in New York, requiring banks and insurers, among others, to fortify their cybersecurity protocols by putting detailed data security programs in place, increasing their monitoring of third-party vendors, appointing chief information security officers and reporting breaches within 72 hours. Given the pressure to act in the face of mounting cyberthreats, and because federal banking regulators, insurance commissioners and states from Connecticut to California will likely take up the mandates of New York’s new rules, the topic is of particularly relevance. Ms. Opell echoed this by noting, “We hear about cyber breaches all the time, and I think that regulators want to stay out in front of it and protect their consumers.”

Adam Solomon was extensively quoted in the Native Insider article, “Will There Be More Settlements with The FTC on Native Ads?” The article addresses the Federal Trade Commission’s resolution of a substantial case against retailer Lord & Taylor, as well as the unlawful practice of company’s deceiving consumers by running “native advertisements” disguised as seemingly objective articles online and in social media. Mr. Solomon commented on the necessity of compliance with FTC rules and responsibility of companies to take steps to ensure that consumers can differentiate between advertising and other content.

Adam Solomon was quoted in the Campaign US article, “FTC warns influencers and brands to make sponsorships clear” on April 21, 2017. The article addresses the Federal Trade Commission’s crackdown on branded content from social media influencers whose posts are not clearly identifiable as advertising. Mr. Solomon commented on the substance of potential FTC settlements with influencers and marketers.

Jeremy Richardson’s arrival as a partner in Michelman & Robinson, LLP’s New York office was reported on IPWatchdog.com on May 4, 2017.

Adam Solomon was quoted in the MarTech Today article, “What the FTC’s latest endorsement disclosure actions mean for marketers,” on September 14, 2017. The article addresses the responsibility of influencers in making branded-content disclosures and the sufficiency of platforms’ relevant labeling tools. Mr. Solomon commented on the likelihood of the FTC pursuing individuals who adhere to an industry standard when it comes to disclosures, even though those disclosures may not be as clear and conspicuous as can be.

Jeremy Richardson was quoted in the Sourcing Journal article, “Amazon Pushes Sellers’ Limits With Latest Pricing Policies,” published on November 8, 2017. The article addresses discounting measures implemented by the online retail giant on third-party sellers’ merchandise. Mr. Richardson commented extensively on Amazon’s decision to lower prices on some goods offered on its marketplace by as much as 9%, as well as the potential problems such discounts present, especially when it comes to luxury brands.

On January 2, 2018, Diyari Vázquez was quoted in the Restaurant Insider article, “Tip Pooling is Back and Here’s What it Means for Your Restaurant.”

On December 5, 2017, Marc Zimmerman was quoted in the Eater article, “Trump Is About to Make Tip-Pooling Legal Again. Here’s What That Means for Restaurant Workers.” In the piece, Mr. Zimmerman comments on the current tip-pooling regulations that were issued in 2011 under President Obama, and also provides some practical guidance regarding the period for public comment provided by the Department of Labor in connection with the proposed changes to the law.

Marc Zimmerman was quoted in the HR Dive article, “Compliance Challenge of the Year: State and local laws,” on December 4, 2017. In the piece, Mr. Zimmerman comments extensively on the likelihood that the Trump administration will ease restrictions placed upon the ability of employers to maintain tip pooling arrangements, and resulting state and local action where the hospitality industry is robust.

Diyari Vazquez was quoted in the Law360 article, “House OKs Narrowed Joint Employment Definition,” published on November 7, 2017. The piece addresses the vote by the U.S. House of Representatives to require “direct control” by a business partner in order to be subject to joint employer liability. Ms. Vazquez commented on the ongoing and commonplace practice of plaintiff’s suing based upon this legal theory.