The Boring Ecom Podcast

Boring E-commerce Law 101 With Rob Freund

7 snips
Dec 18, 2024
Rob Freund, a former big law litigator specializing in advertising and e-commerce law, reveals the secrets of legal compliance in e-commerce. He discusses major pitfalls that can lead to devastating lawsuits, including deceptive pricing and subscription model issues. Freund shares eye-opening real-life examples of brands facing multi-million dollar settlements. He also explores the complexities of influencer marketing and the legal ramifications of customer reviews, offering actionable advice to help businesses avoid costly mistakes.
Ask episode
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
ANECDOTE

Boohoo Settlement

  • Boohoo paid over $200 million to settle a deceptive pricing lawsuit.
  • This highlights the potential consequences of misleading discounts.
ADVICE

California's 90-Day Rule

  • Adhere to California's 90-day rule for advertising sales.
  • Ensure the former price was the prevailing market price for at least 46 of the past 90 days.
ANECDOTE

New York Times Font Size Lawsuit

  • The New York Times faced a lawsuit for not using bold font for subscription terms as required by North Carolina law.
  • This emphasizes the importance of adhering to specific legal requirements.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Get the app