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States Continue to Get Tough on Tech over Child Safety

Cozen O'Connor on 5/2/2025

Alabama AG Steve Marshall has filed a lawsuit against TikTok Inc. and affiliated entities alleging that the social media company violated state consumer protection laws by making deceptive representations, including...more

FTC Order Bans Anonymous Messaging App from Serving Minors

Perkins Coie on 8/21/2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Los Angeles County District Attorney on July 9, 2024, announced a complaint and proposed stipulated order against NGL Labs, LLC, and two NGL co-founders concerning the “NGL: ask me...more

Wiley Consumer Protection Download (August 20, 2024)

Wiley Rein LLP on 8/21/2024

Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more

Children’s Data Update: From FTC and State Agency Enforcement to KOSA Advancing the Senate

Clark Hill PLC on 8/5/2024

On July 7, the FTC and the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Central District of California against the developer of an anonymous messaging app (NGL Labs,...more

Wiley Consumer Protection Download (February 6, 2024)

Wiley Rein LLP on 2/6/2024

Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more

Penalty Offense Authority and the Future of FTC Privacy Law

ArentFox Schiff on 9/22/2023

From its founding in 1914 until roughly 2018, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enjoyed near complete hegemony as the primary consumer protection enforcement agency in the United States. The states played an important role,...more

AD Nauseam: A Very Special AD Nauseam – Back to School

BakerHostetler on 9/21/2023

On today’s episode of AD Nauseam, Amy and Daniel have a very special episode - - focused on Getting Back to School – with a look at how the FTC and NAD have addressed issues related to kids and learning, a look at some...more

AD-ttorneys@law - August 2023 #2

BakerHostetler on 8/25/2023

“Blessing Loom” Scheme Unravels in FTC Settlement - Esoteric trappings can’t save pyramid-scheme-by-another-name - Neolawgism - By certain ironclad laws of demography, we aren’t allowed to add terms to the...more

Class Action & MDL Roundup 2022 Q4 – A “Healthy” Dose of Litigation

Alston & Bird on 3/31/2023

Welcome back to the Class Action & MDL Roundup! This edition covers notable class actions from the fourth quarter of 2022. In this edition, class actions gain an international flair, insurers have cures for COVID cases,...more

AD-ttorneys@law - September 2022

BakerHostetler on 9/2/2022

CSPI to FDA: Move to the Front! Watchdog barks at industry efforts to highlight nutrition facts - Gesundheit FOPNL. It’s sweeping the globe. What is it, you ask? A new government agency? An awful skin condition? A...more

AD-ttorneys@law – May 2021 #2

BakerHostetler on 5/12/2021

BakerHostetler 2021 Data Security Incident Response Report – Disruption and Transformation - The report provides risk mitigation and compromise response intelligence from more than 1,250 data security incidents the firm...more

AD-ttorneys@law – April 2021 #3

BakerHostetler on 4/26/2021

Digitally Generated Storm Clouds Gather Over Artists’ Rights - NFTs open exciting new legal questions for experienced IP lawyers - Thomas Kinkade This Ain’t - It’s a beautiful house. Open and sparse, it’s bordered by clear,...more

Aggressive FTC enforcement agenda highlighted in Ballard Spahr webinar

Ballard Spahr LLP on 5/14/2020

For our webinar last Thursday, “Consumer Protection: What’s Happening at the FTC,” we were joined by special guest speakers Andrew Smith, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, and Malini Mithal, Associate...more

Interactive Counsel Newsletter: Privacy Report: FBI Issues Updated Ransomware Guidance

ArentFox Schiff on 11/21/2019

FBI Issues Updated Ransomware Guidance - A recent report from New Zealand-based cybersecurity firm Emsisoft has revealed the extent to which ransomware is being used in cyberattacks in the United States. The first 9 months...more

Video Gaming / E-Gaming Law Update – November 2019

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 11/13/2019

Main Quest: Does Your Gaming Stream Violate the Copyright Act? Streaming platforms, such as Twitch, Mixer and YouTube Gaming, are quickly becoming household names, with daily viewership rates that rival those of more...more

AD-ttorneys@law

BakerHostetler on 8/22/2018

In This Issue: - Cosmetic Company Attacks Foundation of Resell Claim - Jenny Craig Sheds $3 Million in TCPA Class Action Settlement - Company Settles TCPA Suit, Sues Insurers for Not Covering Cost - Teen Hangout Site...more

AD-ttorneys@law

BakerHostetler on 5/11/2018

In This Issue: - California Voters Likely to Decide Consumer Privacy Rules - Finally, a Full House - Musical.ly Under Scrutiny - Action Filed Against Clif Bar for Misleading Advertising for Sugary Bars... ...more

Marketing To Children

Fox Rothschild LLP on 5/1/2018

When marketing products or services to children, companies should be aware of applicable statutes and guidance and should be particularly cautious with their advertising claims....more

Building a Health App? What You Need to Know

Mintz - Health Care Viewpoints on 9/18/2017

Last week, Apple announced the new Apple Watch Series 3 which will feature an enhanced heart rate app. The app will notify you when it detects an elevated heart rate even when you are not working out. The sensor will also be...more

Advertising Through Social Media: Ten Tips For FTC & NAD Compliance

Foley Hoag LLP - Making Your Mark on 9/22/2016

Most modern advertising campaigns include social media components. In fact, it is not uncommon today to see products advertised exclusively on social media. For the most part, the same rules that govern traditional...more

The FTC, Privacy, and the Life & Health Business

Carlton Fields on 7/1/2015

The Federal Trade Commission Act (“FTC Act”) prohibits unfair or deceptive acts or practices affecting commerce, as well as unfair competition in commerce. The FTC Act also created the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”), and...more

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