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Austin’s ban on digital billboards survives U.S. Supreme Court review

Austin’s ban on digital billboards survives U.S. Supreme Court review

by Cobb & Counsel | Jun 2, 2022 | Regulatory Risk Analysis and Compliance

Thousands of cities across the country have ordinances that regulate billboards differently than other signs. A billboard company challenged the City of Austin’s sign ordinance, claiming this distinction violates the First Amendment. In April 2022, the U.S. Supreme...
Fuzzy on the Law: Are eight-liner gaming machines unconstitutional?

Fuzzy on the Law: Are eight-liner gaming machines unconstitutional?

by Cobb & Counsel | May 12, 2022 | Regulatory Risk Analysis and Compliance

The legality of electronic gaming machines known as “eight-liners” has been debated in Texas for years. Although gambling devices are generally prohibited, eight-liner owners have taken the position that their machines fall within the so-called “fuzzy-animal...
Is direct-to-consumer beer shipping legal in Texas?

Is direct-to-consumer beer shipping legal in Texas?

by Cobb & Counsel | May 3, 2022 | Regulatory Risk Analysis and Compliance

Texas doesn’t allow brewers to ship their beer from the brewery directly to the consumer. Instead, thanks to the three-tier system, brewers generally have to sell their beer through a distributor. In recent years, the Texas Legislature has given some brewers the right...
Is direct-to-consumer liquor shipping legal in Texas?

Is direct-to-consumer liquor shipping legal in Texas?

by Cobb & Counsel | Apr 3, 2022 | Regulatory Risk Analysis and Compliance

Texas does not allow distillers to ship their spirits from the distillery directly to the consumer. Instead, thanks to the three-tier system, distillers must sell their spirits through distributors. While the Texas Legislature has recently given distillers the right...
23andEveryone? The Privacy Problem with At-Home Genetic Tests

23andEveryone? The Privacy Problem with At-Home Genetic Tests

by Cobb & Counsel | Mar 21, 2022 | Regulatory Risk Analysis and Compliance

Direct-to-consumer (DtC) genetic tests from companies like 23andMe and Ancestry have given consumers unprecedented access to their genetic data. A majority of consumers wrongly assume that federal medical privacy laws, such as HIPAA, protect the results of these...
Why is it so hard to cancel subscription services?

Why is it so hard to cancel subscription services?

by Cobb & Counsel | Mar 11, 2022 | Litigation & Local Counsel, Regulatory Risk Analysis and Compliance

Dollar Shave Club, BarkBox, HelloFresh—subscription services can be convenient and cost-effective. Unfortunately, breaking up with your subscription service is often hard to do. The Federal Trade Commission recently announced it is “ramping up enforcement” against...
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