Federal Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction for California Age-Appropriate Design Code |

On September 18, 2023, federal district court judge Beth Freeman granted a preliminary injunction to block the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (CAADCA), on the grounds that it violates the First Amendment. Specifically, the court found unconstitutional the AADC’s provisions on (1) mandatory Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA), (2) age estimation, (3) high default privacy […]

California Enacts Age Appropriate Design Code Bill for Children’s Privacy Boost |

Mirroring the UK’s Children’s Code, California’s AB 2273, the Age-Appropriate Design Code Act, was introduced earlier this year with the intent that “[c]hildren should be afforded protections not only by online products and services specifically directed at them, but by all online products and services they are likely to access.” The bill contains provisions for […]

Webinar: What’s Coming in 2022 with Safety, Privacy and COPPA Compliance in Advertising

Join 4As, Pixalate, and CARU for a webinar, to discuss consumer privacy, COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act) compliance, and brand safety in the programmatic advertising space. What you’ll learn Best practices for data privacy and interest-based advertising Lessons learned from the Federal Trade Commission’s recent COPPA enforcement actions The future of COPPA Safe Harbor […]

Trends in Marketing Communications Law

Attorneys from Davis & Gilbert’s Advertising, Marketing & Promotions Practice Group share practical and helpful insights to guide businesses and agencies as they navigate new trends and developments. 

4A’s Guidance: Safe Sleep Advertising

The 4A’s, in partnership with Cribs for Kids and First Candle, formerly the National SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) Foundation, is providing guidelines to its member agencies on how to responsibly portray sleeping babies in advertising.