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Taco Bell Scores a Win Over TACO TUESDAY™

When Taco Bell announced its intention to eliminate all exclusive trademark rights in the phrase TACO TUESDAY, it invoked the Declaration of Independence, claiming that any restriction on the right to use it “violates an American ideal: ‘the pursuit of happiness.’” Though the fast-food giant’s continue reading...

A New Scheme is in Place to Allow U.S. Organisations to Import and Use Personal Data from the European Union – Should Every Business Rush to Sign Up?

On 10 July 2023, the European Commission adopted its adequacy decision for the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (“DPF”). The adequacy decision is designed to relieve U.S.-based businesses and other institutions and organisations that choose to participate in the DPF from legal uncertainties and administrative burdens continue reading...

California Attorney General Announces New Investigative Sweep Targeting CCPA Compliance for “Large California Employers”

On July 14, 2023, the California Attorney General announced an investigative sweep targeting CCPA compliance efforts by “large California employers.” The Attorney General’s Office stated that it sent inquiry letters to large California employers “requesting information on the companies’ compliance with the California Consumer Privacy continue reading...