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02.23.10

Fourth Circuit Affirms CDA Immunity For Consumer Review Website

In December, citing the Communications Decency Act, 47 U.S.C. § 230 (the “CDA”), the Fourth Circuit upheld dismissal of defamation and related claims against a consumer review website featuring consumer posts regarding an automobile dealership.


02.22.10

Lower Thresholds For Pre-Merger Antitrust Notifications Now In Effect

Effective today, lower thresholds are in effect for determining whether pre-merger notifications are required to be made with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR).


02.19.10

Executive Compensation Issues to Consider During Proxy Season

As companies prepare annual reports and proxy statements, the following are some key executive compensation issues to consider.


02.08.10

States Consider Action on Gift Card Laws

More than 20 states are currently considering legislation on gift cards and gift certificates, with proposals ranging from laws on unclaimed funds and abandoned property to laws addressing loyalty programs and expiration dates.


02.05.10

Securities and Exchange Commission Issues Interpretive Guidance Document on Disclosure Obligations

On February 2, 2010, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) published new interpretive guidance (“Climate Change Guidance”) relating to the disclosure requirements that public companies face with respect to climate change issues.


02.03.10

SEC Issues Interpretive Guidance Document on Disclosure Obligations Related to Climate Change

On February 2, 2010, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) published new interpretive guidance (“Climate Change Guidance”) relating to the disclosure requirements that public companies face with respect to climate change issues.


02.01.10

IAB, 4As Release Version 3.0 of Standard Terms and Conditions

In the first revision since 2002, the Interactive Advertising Bureau and the American Association of Advertising Agencies released a draft version of their standard terms and conditions, Version 3.0.


01.29.10

Try, Try Again: Maine Makes Its Second Attempt at Legislation on Advertising to Minors

After its law on advertising to minors met significant resistance last year, the Maine Legislature is now considering a narrower bill limited to just pharmaceutical advertisements.


01.27.10

New SEC Proxy Disclosure Rules

On December 16, 2009, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved amendments to the proxy disclosure rules that significantly enhance disclosures relating to compensation policies and practices and Board of Director disclosures.


01.26.10

E-Commerce Retailers Agree to End Post-Transaction Marketing Practices

In response to the ongoing investigation of online marketing practices by the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, led by Senator John D. Rockefeller, IV, several e-commerce marketers and retailers have agreed to cease engaging in post-transaction marketing, whereby ...