Cleveland City Council recently commenced the process to create a new nonprofit development agency, known as a New Community Authority (NCA), to administer land and community facility acquisition and development, as well as related services for its downtown lakefront...
Content By Jace Libman-Phelps
What Developers Need to Know About Cleveland’s Community Benefit Scorecard
While the City of Cleveland has been using Community Benefit Agreements (CBAs) for development projects for over a decade, City Council passed Ordinance No. 297-2023 on June 5, 2023, officially enacting Chapter 191A of the Codified Ordinances of Cleveland. Chapter...
How to Build Your Brand and Stay Compliant with Contests and Sweepstakes
In today’s digital marketing landscape, brands frequently leverage promotions like sweepstakes and contests to engage consumers, build brand loyalty, and expand their audiences. While both are popular strategies, the legal frameworks governing contests and sweepstakes...
The FTC’s New “Click-to-Cancel” Rule: Simplifying Subscription Cancellations for Consumers
On October 16, 2024, The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a significant update to its regulations governing negative option programs. This new “click to cancel” rule aims to make it easier for consumers to cancel a subscription or recurring payment. With the...