5 Common Review Tactics That Are Legal Disasters
A lawsuit from America’s consumer watchdog will almost certainly do more damage to your business than a 1-star review ever could.
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Small Business Spotlight: Reporter and Entrepreneur Lindsay Hoffman on Chasing Success
The inspiring Lindsay Hoffman recently joined us for an episode of Small Business Spotlight! Lindsay is an award-winning entertainment/wellness journalist, motivational blogger, and entrepreneur. As a reporter and host, Lindsay has been working in the field for over 8 years and her work has been featured in InTouch Weekly, Life & Style Magazine, Closer Weekly, […]
Small Business Spotlight: Esports Player FlamesworD on Entrepreneurship & a Fast-Changing Industry
Our latest Small Business Spotlight guest is Mike Chaves, known in the esports world as FlamesworD. Mike recently came out of retirement and is once again a professional Halo player. Andrew Gordon of Gordon Law Group talks to Mike about the tax challenges of working as an independent contractor and the path to success in […]
The Legal Consequences of Trafficking in Fake Likes and Follows
It’s a jungle out there. With marketing saturation at peak capacity, gaining exposure — whether you’re an influencer, retailer, non-profit, writer, law firm, whatever — can feel like an impossible task. The competition for eyeballs is fierce, and some people are turning to fake likes and follows. Cash-for-clout is the new payola. But is it […]
3 Ecommerce Legal Myths Debunked
Contracts and agreements are a huge part of the e-commerce ecosystem. And despite the commonly accepted wisdom that we should never sign on the dotted line without first reading a document, most folks click “I agree” without reading a single word. Which raises a question: Is it legal to jam e-commerce terms with outrageous clauses […]
Kidfluencer Legal Considerations: What Every Parent and Manager Needs To Know
“Kidfluencers” are the new supermodels. Brands, from Crayola to Carnival Cruises, are courting young social media stars. In some cases, families command up to $45,000 a spot. But what some folks may not know is that laws and regulations apply. We’ve put together this overview of social media legal considerations. If your family is jumping […]
Online Business Law: What You Need To Know About The Consumer Review Fairness Act
Two years after lawmakers green lit the Consumer Review Fairness Act, FTC commissioners are using it to charge a company for allegedly rigging online reviews. The related case is a great reminder about the potential dangers of manipulating customer feedback. What Is The Consumer Review Fairness Act? Back in 2016, to curb frivolous online defamation […]