• 01.25.18

    Death and Ad Tax Deductions Remain Constant

    Businesses dodged a major blow when the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, signed into law by President Donald Trump in December 2017, passed without restrictions on advertising deductions.  

  • 01.25.18

    FTC Finds COPPA Disconnect With VTech Connected Toys

    In its first case involving connected toys, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a settlement with VTech Electronics over allegations that the company violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).  

  • 01.25.18

    It’s a Match: California DAs, eHarmony Reach $2.2M Deal

    To end an action filed by a California city attorney and several district attorneys who challenged its automatic renewal practices, eHarmony agreed to pay up to $2.2 million in penalties and restitution.  

  • 01.25.18

    Starbucks’ Cup Overflows With Victory in Underfilled Cups Suit

    A California federal court judge poured out what was left of a putative class action alleging Starbucks underfilled its latte and mocha beverages.  

  • 01.18.18

    Negative Review Charge Costs Hotel State Action

    The Indiana attorney general has filed suit against a hotel that charged a married couple $350 after they shared a negative review of their experience.

  • 01.18.18

    FTC Wins Default Judgment Against Prize Scam Defendants

    The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) put an end to a phony prize scam with a default judgment entered by a California federal court judge in a case that was part of an international law enforcement initiative against mass-mail fraud.  

  • 01.18.18

    DOJ Drops Plans for ADA Guidance

    It’s official: After years of waiting, the Department of Justice (DOJ) will not provide online retailers with guidance on the boundaries of website accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

  • 01.18.18

    Retailer Buys $6M Deal Over Outlet Pricing

    In the latest deceptive pricing class action resolution, Ann Taylor has agreed to pay more than $6 million to settle a challenge to the sales tags at its outlet stores.

  • 01.11.18

    Lack of Injury Dooms Deceptive Pricing Suit

    Finding that Burberry outlet shoppers suffered no injury, a New York federal court judge tossed a deceptive pricing class action.

  • 01.11.18

    Berry Deceptive Claims, Dunkin’ Donuts Customer Claims

    A plaintiff’s false advertising suit alleging he was deceived about the use of blueberries in Dunkin’ Donuts products will move forward after an Illinois federal court judge agreed that a reasonable consumer could have been confused about the claims.

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