Zoe Steinberg

California’s Law Regulating Online Bots, Effective July 1, 2019

By Zoe Steinberg and BakerHostetler on June 25, 2019 Posted in Advertising, California

California’s new “bot” law, Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 17940, et seq. (SB 1001) takes effect on July 1, 2019. This means that any company or individual that uses bots online for solicitations of commercial transactions or to influence a vote in an election should ensure appropriate “clear, conspicuous, and reasonably designated” disclosures are … Continue Reading

To Ensure a Complete Release, Address California’s New Section 1542

By Zoe Steinberg and BakerHostetler on April 4, 2019 Posted in Advertising, California

Civil Code Sections 1541 and 1542, California laws that govern the extinguishment of certain obligations, were recently amended by Senate Bill No. 1431. The subtle amendments made to these code sections not only impact ordinary settlement agreements but also impact a variety of other releases that intend to be a complete release of all potential … Continue Reading