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10.04.18

CEO on the Hook for TCPA Liability

Demonstrating a costly lesson in personal liability for corporate executives, an Illinois federal court found a corporate officer to be on the hook for millions of dollars of damages pursuant to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).


10.04.18

Individual Issues Resulting From Oral Consent Ends Certification Effort

Where the defendant in a Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) case told a judge in the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania that consent to receive faxed ads was provided orally, individual issues will predominate and preclude class certification, the court ruled.


10.04.18

He Said, She Said: Struggles With Couple’s TCPA Consent Issues

Although a federal judge in the Northern District of Ohio found that a husband provided consent for his wife to be contacted on her cellphone, the judge also rejected the idea that the plaintiff contractually waived his right to revoke consent under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), ...


10.04.18

Manatt’s Continuing Coverage of Significant Post-ACA International Developments

As we have previously reported, the recent ACA International decision from the D.C. Circuit changed the face of litigation in the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) world by striking down the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) 2015 automatic telephone dialing system (ATDS) ...


10.04.18

Study Not Playing Around With Gaming Loot Boxes

A new study with concerns about “problem gambling” habits has pushed for a closer look at loot boxes, the in-game rewards popular in online gaming.


10.04.18

Full Speed Ahead for Graffiti Artist’s Suit Against GM

Graffiti that appeared in a photograph on the General Motors website may be protected, a California federal court judge ruled when declining to dismiss a copyright infringement lawsuit against GM.


10.04.18

‘Stay,’ NJ Court Orders Dog Food Manufacturer Facing False Ad Suit

A dog food company served its customers a mixed bag of puffery and actionable claims, a New Jersey federal court determined when dismissing parts of a false advertising class while letting others move forward.


10.04.18

First Internet of Things Regulation Passes in California

California is ready to take the lead yet again, this time with first-of-its-kind legislation regulating the Internet of Things (IoT).


10.01.18

California Now Requires Female Directors on Public Company Boards

In a groundbreaking move to bring gender diversity to the boardroom, on Sept. 30, 2018, Governor Jerry Brown signed California Senate Bill 826 (SB 826), which amends the California Corporations Code to require public companies headquartered in California to have a minimum number of female directors ...


09.27.18

New York City Human Rights Law “Cooperative Dialogue” Requirement

Pursuant to recent amendments to the New York City Human Rights Law, subject to certain exceptions, employers must now engage in a “cooperative dialogue” with employees who have requested an accommodation in connection with matters including (i) religious purposes; (ii) ...