05.29.13
In a recent 62-page decision by the Third Circuit—obviously intended to give guidance in an unclear area of the law—the rights of publicity of a college athlete in a video game trumped the First Amendment arguments of the video game manufacturer.
05.23.13
On May 9, 2013 the Federal Trade Commission sent a letter to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (CFPB) that describes its enforcement actions and other activities during 2012 with respect to several federal consumer financial protection laws.
05.16.13
In two suits alleging false advertising over “All Natural” claims, two defendants received very different results, with one suit going forward and another stalled for the time being.
05.09.13
To help Web site operators, mobile app developers, plug-ins, and advertising networks prepare for the forthcoming changes to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Rule, the Federal Trade Commission has released an FAQ guide.
05.03.13
Florida has updated its sweepstakes law which was designed to clarify that games of chance may be operated by commercial entities only on a “limited and occasional basis” as a marketing tool incidental to the sale of a product or service.
04.25.13
The Federal Trade Commission has closed another investigation into a social media promotion for an alleged violation of the agency’s Endorsement Guides without taking any action.
04.18.13
In a closely-watched case, a federal court judge ruled that by taking control of a former employee’s LinkedIn account after she was terminated, a company violated her privacy and publicity rights under Pennsylvania law but awarded her no damages.
04.04.13
Direct response marketing has evolved into a $300 billion-per-year business, and a broad array of companies—from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies—continue to rely upon this effective form of advertising to drive interest in their products and services through direct contact with ...
03.28.13
New Chairperson of the Federal Trade Commission Edith Ramirez has hit the ground running.
03.27.13
Courts considering the perplexing copyright questions created by the Internet have been remarkably consistent in one area.