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H.R. 1: Digital Ad Regulation and Foreign National Prohibitions: What Political Advertisers and Ad Platforms Need to Know
Law Brief: The Legal Perils of Video Marketing
Ron Camhi Discusses the Importance of Mobile Advertising
Celina Kirchner Discusses Social Media Advertising Laws
On August 12, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ordered Match Group, owners and operators of online dating platforms such as Match.com, OkCupid, PlentyOfFish, The League, and others, to pay $14 million. This settlement...more
While it has become common practice to bid on or purchase a competitor’s trademark to use as a search engine keyword, there remains some confusion about when such practices create liability for trademark infringement....more
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation recently published the Measures for the Administration of Internet Advertising (“Measures”), which will take effect on 1 May 2023. The Measures, containing a number of...more
China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) recently issued the Measures for the Administration of Internet Advertising (New Measures), which will take effect on May 1, 2023, and replace the Interim Measures for...more
European data authorities are increasingly united in policing data and privacy violations - It began, innocently enough, with an update to TikTok's privacy policy. Via upbeat messaging, users learned that they would soon...more
For some time now, dark patterns have been quite the trending topic for both marketers and privacy professionals. Regulators have frequently railed against dark patterns that purport to manipulate user choices, usually...more
On July 18, 2022, the European Council formally adopted the “Regulation on contestable and fair markets in the digital sector”, also referred to as the “Digital Markets Act” or “DMA”. This marks the final step for this new...more
Last week, the United States Department of Justice, acting on behalf of the Federal Trade Commission, took action against Twitter, Inc. for allegedly using private account security data to sell targeted advertisements without...more
The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) announced a new affirmative effort to detect and correct violations of the Fair Chance Act (FCA)—California’s ban-the-box law—by using online technology to...more
The widespread use of social media platforms make them ideal for companies trying to reach a large audience. Pharmaceutical and consumer products industries frequently maintain their own social media accounts and partner with...more
On October 1, the European Court of Justice (the “ECJ”) confirmed recent guidance from the UK and CNIL regulators in finding that the use of pre-checked boxes does not constitute consent for processing of personal information...more
In stark contrast to the rapid development of e-commerce in China, it has taken nearly five years and no less than four drafts for China to finalise its first e-Commerce Law. The new law will enter into force on 1 January...more
Plaintiffs’ lawyers currently are threatening employers that recruit new employees via social platforms—Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.—with age discrimination class action lawsuits. The plaintiffs’ lawyers aggressively demand an...more
A recent ruling of the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) in the U.K. highlights the global crackdown on sponsored posts that do not make clear that they are advertising. A complaint was filed with the ASA about an...more
The Federal Trade Commission recently sued 1-800 Contacts, Inc., the largest contact lens retailer in the United States, charging it with restraining competition in violation of Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act,...more
In a recent decision, Judge Vanessa L. Bryant shed some light on a significant new issue: trademark infringement in the world of internet keyword advertising. In a case with important implications for online marketing...more
Last week, the FTC announced an agreement containing a consent order, subject to final approval, resolving its claims against Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Inc. (“Warner Bros.”) for the company’s misleading use of social...more
On 24 June 2016, the long-awaited decision on ad blocking software was adopted by the Higher Regional Court of Cologne (6 U 149/15 – Axel Springer./.Eyeo). This is the first decision on the subject matter taken by an...more
Earlier this year, consumers filed class action lawsuits against retailers Zulily and Burberry in federal court in New York alleging unfair and deceptive sales practices in connection with their respective marketing of...more
The Delaware Online Privacy and Protection Act takes a broad approach to the collection and disclosure of personally identifiable information. Delaware Governor Jack Markell recently signed the Delaware Online Privacy...more
The FTC has approved the final order in its February complaint against AmeriFreight for failing to disclose that it compensated consumers for their online reviews. Coordinated and paid advertising campaigns that do not...more
In 2014, Lenovo began selling its laptops bundled with a piece of software known as SuperFish, which enabled Lenovo to display more targeted advertising content to its users to “enhance [the] user experience” of its...more