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09.28.17

Looking Through an IP Lens at Blockchain and Cryptocurrency

With headline news ranging from J.P. Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon and Russian President Vladimir Putin to the Winklevoss twins and Floyd “Money” Mayweather, the hype surrounding cryptocurrency—think bitcoin, ethereum and an ever-expanding list of niche altcoins—has gone mainstream.


09.21.17

Break Me Off a Piece of That Infringement Lawsuit

Did Nestle’s recent advertising campaign for Kit Kat infringe the intellectual property rights of Atari?


09.21.17

Footlong Litigation to Continue, Despite Settlement Dismissal

The saga over Subway’s “footlong” sandwiches will continue, a group of former plaintiffs vowed in a court filing after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit threw out a settlement agreement between the parties.


09.21.17

California Court Tosses Challenge to Gap Outlet Labels

In a victory for outlet retailers, a California appellate panel recently tossed out a deceptive marketing and advertising suit against Gap.


09.21.17

FTC’s ‘Stick with Security’ Series Carries On

Continuing with its “Stick with Security” series of blog posts for businesses, the Federal Trade Commission worked its way through several more items found in the “Start with Security” guidance.


09.12.17

FTC Settles Social Media Influencer Investigation With CSGO Lotto

On Sept. 7, 2017, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) made public its settlement with YouTubers Trevor “TmarTn” Martin, Thomas “Syndicate” Cassell and their company CSGOLotto, Inc. (Respondents), over allegations of multiple failures by Respondents and other influencers they ...


09.12.17

Influencing the Influencers: FTC Updates Its Endorsement Guide FAQs

On Sept. 7, 2017, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) updated its answers to a series of frequently asked questions, in its “Endorsement Guides: What People Are Asking” (the Updated FAQs), about its “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising” ...


09.12.17

Statutes Protect Customers From Systemic Price Gouging

With the headlines dominated by hurricanes Harvey and Irma, it will be important for companies to make sure that they don’t join the negative headlines with reports about systemic price gouging.


09.07.17

Nail Polish Claims Should Be Wiped Off, NARB Recommends

The National Advertising Review Board (NARB) polished up a National Advertising Division (NAD) decision recommending that Coty Inc. discontinue claims for its Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Nail Polish.


09.07.17

Uncertainty Increases After DOJ Drops ADA Regulations

Uncertainty for online retailers increased after the Department of Justice (DOJ) pressed pause on its plans to issue regulations under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).