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09.23.11

FTC Proposes Significant Changes to COPPA Rule

On September 15, 2011, the Federal Trade Commission announced proposed revisions to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Rule (“COPPA Rule” or “Rule”).


09.21.11

Manatt Attorneys Take Center Stage at Leading Industry Events

Last month the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a report detailing its key cases arising out of social media issues in the workplace.


09.12.11

Suit Challenging LEED Certification Dismissed

A U.S. District Court judge dismissed a lawsuit alleging that the U.S. Green Building Council violated the false advertising provision of the Lanham Act because the plaintiffs—a building professional, an architect, and an engineer—were not competitors and lacked standing to bring the ...


08.04.11

Manatts Goldstein to Present at WOMMA Webinar on Latest Marketing Issues Relating to Social Media

On August 24, 2011, Linda Goldstein, Chair of Manatt’s Advertising, Marketing & Media Division, will lead a webinar discussion hosted by the Word of Mouth Marketing Association focusing on the key legal and practical risks of conducting sweepstakes and promotions in social ...


07.28.11

Manatt Partner Ivan Wasserman to Lead Webinar on FDA/FTC Regulations Governing Functional Foods

On August 16, 2011, Ivan Wasserman, a partner in Manatt’s Advertising, Marketing & Media practice, will lead a 90-minute webinar discussion highlighting the significant regulatory requirements impacting functional food claims and how manufacturers and marketers can mitigate potential ...


07.22.11

Manatt Senior Partner Honored as a Hollywood Power Lawyer

Manatt’s L. Lee Phillips, a senior partner in the firm’s Los Angeles office, has been named to The Hollywood Reporter’s prestigious Power Lawyers list for the fifth consecutive year.


06.02.11

Manatt Partner to Speak at Leading Advertising Litigation Conference

On June 21-22, 2011, a who’s who of the nation’s advertising bar will convene at the American Conference Institute’s “Litigating and Resolving Advertising Disputes” conference, to be held in New York.


05.25.11

Manatt Partner to Serve as Faculty at AAF’s ADMERICA! 2011 Conference

On June 1-4, 2011, the American Advertising Federation will hold its inaugural ADAMERICA! 2011 conference at which Manatt partners Jeff Edelstein will join professionals from influential advertising agencies, media companies, consumer products companies and other organizations to share ...


05.17.11

Manatt Attorneys Take Center Stage at Leading Industry Events

The ever-changing social media and mobile landscape continuously presents new and unique issues for advertisers that market products to children.


05.12.11

Supreme Court Says Goodbye to Class Arbitration

In a 5-4 decision that is a resounding victory for businesses, the Supreme Court held that a state rule barring waivers of classwide proceedings in consumer contract arbitration clauses is preempted by the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA).