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From Data to Decisions: Navigating Privacy and Litigation Risks in the AI Era

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While many systems that are described as AI have been around for decades (e.g., internet search engines), today’s AI tools are much more powerful and are widely accessible. Generative AI and agentic AI extend the power of...more

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Costly Claims: Corporations Confront the Consequences for Improper “Made in the USA” Claims

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The Made in the USA label carries significant marketing weight, especially in today’s political landscape, but it also comes with legal risks. Federal regulators and class action attorneys are scrutinizing origin claims,...more

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Navigating the New Consumer Financial Services Landscape: Enforcement, Compliance, and Litigation Risks

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Financial services companies may feel relief from the aggressive federal oversight and regulation that defined the past decade. However, regulatory risk has not disappeared—it has shifted. ...more

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Online Advertisements Found to Monetize Piracy and Child Pornography

“Online Advertising Hits Rock Bottom” screams one recent headline, as reports from ad fraud researchers purportedly have found evidence that online ads for mainstream brands have appeared on websites dedicated to the display...more

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FTC Announces Proposed Settlement with GoDaddy Incorporating Prescriptive Cybersecurity Requirements

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On January 15, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a proposed settlement with GoDaddy Inc. (GoDaddy) for making false or misleading representations about their security practices in violation of Section 5 of...more

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Complying with the Mail Order Rule and Satisfaction Guarantees: Poor Customer Service Can Cost Millions

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Well, the holidays and big holiday shopping season are behind us, but now we have all of the January clearance sales and upcoming Valentine’s Day shopping. American consumerism rarely takes a rest....more

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FTC to Scrutinize Commercial Use of Biometric Information Moving Forward

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On 18 May 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a policy statement announcing its intention to combat unfair and deceptive acts related to the collection and use of consumers’ biometric information. This comes in...more

Sunstein LLP

Twenty Years Under the Microscope: A Small Business, a Data Breach and the FTC

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James Grago has a nice business going. He runs a website called ClixSense.com that permits users to earn money by completing surveys and watching advertisements. Revenues grew from $6.7 million in 2015 to $9.1 million in...more

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#Trending: The FTC has stepped up regulatory investigations on social media. Is your company in compliance?

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Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and other social media platforms have become the format of choice for many companies that want to advertise their products and services. At the same time, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC)...more

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SEC and DOJ Hacking Prosecutions Highlight SEC’s Increased Interest in Cybersecurity Risks

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Companies are reminded of the need for strong internal controls. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) recently filed civil and criminal actions in the largest hacking and...more

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