At The Goodman Law Firm, we are recognized as leaders in privacy law and internet regulatory compliance. With over 24 years of experience, Linda Goodman and her team of experts specialize in guiding businesses through the complex and ever-changing landscape of digital privacy, data protection, and online marketing compliance.
Unlike traditional law firms, we provide tailored, actionable solutions that empower businesses to operate safely, strategically, and in full compliance with data privacy standards. Our approach combines in-depth legal knowledge with practical, results-driven strategies, ensuring that our clients—ranging from advertisers to affiliate networks, publishers, and more—remain at the forefront of privacy regulation while mitigating risk.
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Why Choose Us?
Our deep understanding of both internet marketing strategies and the ever-evolving privacy laws allows us to provide strategic, customized solutions for businesses at every level. We offer not just legal advice, but also a roadmap for compliance, empowering you to confidently grow your business while safeguarding data, protecting your reputation, and minimizing legal risk.
Linda Goodman is a nationally recognized expert in internet privacy, regulatory compliance, and data protection law. With over 37 years of legal experience, Linda has earned a reputation as one of the foremost authorities in navigating the complex intersection of internet marketing and privacy law. Her career began in 2001, where she first gained prominence by successfully defending online businesses against claims from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), state attorney generals in New York, Florida, and Texas, major ISPs, and private litigants across the United States.
Linda’s unique ability to combine her litigation expertise with an in-depth understanding of internet marketing operations has led her to develop comprehensive compliance solutions specifically designed to mitigate risk in the fast-paced and ever-evolving digital landscape. Her tailored compliance programs help businesses proactively comply with federal and state regulations—including privacy laws such as GDPR, CCPA, and FTC advertising guidelines—while creating a culture of internal compliance that reduces the risk of government investigations and costly litigation.
As an advocate for practical, business-focused compliance, Linda has successfully implemented these systems for a wide range of internet-based companies, including advertisers, affiliate networks, publishers, lead generators, and e-commerce platforms. Her innovative programs serve as the foundation for clients to establish long-term, scalable compliance practices that are both legally robust and business-savvy.
In addition to her role as outside general counsel to the internet business community, Linda frequently speaks on privacy, data protection, and internet regulatory compliance, and she hosts specialized in-house compliance training programs. Her extensive experience makes her a trusted advisor to companies seeking not only to comply with current regulations but also to anticipate future legal challenges in the digital space.
Linda graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree from Arizona State University in 1985 and received her Juris Doctorate from the University Of San Diego School Of Law in 1988. AV rated by Martindale-Hubble, Linda Goodman has represented internet clients before the California Superior and Appellate Courts, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the U.S. District, Bankruptcy and Tax Courts. She is admitted to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S. Tax Court, the U.S. District Courts of Colorado, the Eastern, Western, Northern, and Southern Districts of California, U.S. District Court, and all California State Courts. She is a member of the Business and Internet Sections of the State Bar of California. She is the author of various articles and presentations pertaining to Internet law, business law, and litigation.
As digital innovation rapidly evolves, traditional legal frameworks often struggle to keep pace. At The Goodman Law Firm, we bridge this gap by offering forward-thinking, business-centric legal solutions tailored to the dynamic world of internet marketing and privacy compliance. Linda Goodman’s extensive experience in both the legal and digital spaces ensures that her clients stay ahead of regulatory changes, mitigate risks, and avoid costly enforcement actions.
We specialize in creating customized, proactive compliance strategies that safeguard businesses and enhance their operation. Our services include:
By: Linda L. Goodman On November 12th, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced it had sent letters warning 20 more marketers nationwide to stop making unsubstantiated claims that their products and therapies can prevent or treat COVID-19, the disease allegedly … Continued
By: Linda L. Goodman The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) approved a final administrative consent order settling charges that a California-based marketer of a supplement called Thrive, which the FTC claimed consists mainly of Vitamin C and herbal extracts, made baseless … Continued
By: Linda L. Goodman In 2016 a nutraceutical company, NutraClick, ran a very successful campaign using “free” samples of supplements and beauty products. The only problem with this campaign is that NutraClick charged the consumers who took them up on … Continued
By: Linda L. Goodman California Assembly Bill 1864 was passed by the legislature in August creating a “Department of Financial Protection and Innovation” under the guise of increasing legal protections for consumers in the financial sector. However, the new Department … Continued
By: Linda L. Goodman The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) filed suit against three online merchandisers for failing to deliver on promises that they could quickly ship products like face masks, sanitizer, and other personal protective equipment (“PPE”) related to the … Continued
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