Katten's Privacy, Data and Cybersecurity Quick Clicks is a monthly newsletter highlighting the latest news and legal developments involving privacy, data and cybersecurity issues across the globe....more
On March 18, President Donald Trump fired the Democratic commissioners, Rebecca Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya, from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). This leaves two Republicans, Chairman Andrew Ferguson and Melissa Holyoak,...more
In one of its first actions after establishing new leadership, the United States Federal Trade Commission has issued a request for public comment "to better understand how technology platforms deny or degrade (such as by...more
“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
Katten ESG Guidepost is a monthly publication highlighting the latest news, legal and regulatory developments involving environmental, social and governance matters....more
The incoming administration will change the Federal Trade Commission leadership. Chair Lina Khan, whose term has expired, is leaving, making way for a new majority of three Republican Commissioners. Andrew Ferguson will...more
Katten ESG Guidepost is a monthly publication highlighting the latest news, legal and regulatory developments involving environmental, social and governance matters....more
In an important decision regarding plastic recycling and disposal, the New York Supreme Court has dismissed the NY Attorney General's lawsuit against Pepsico for allegedly contributing to plastic pollution in New York...more
Katten ESG Guidepost is a monthly publication highlighting the latest news, legal and regulatory developments involving environmental, social and governance matters....more
10/31/2024
/ Airlines ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Carbon Emissions ,
CFTC ,
Climate Change ,
Consumer Lenders ,
Corporate Social Responsibility ,
Data Privacy ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Employment Litigation ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
EU ,
Greenwashing ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
Popular ,
Sustainability
The "news" about ESG has recently been overwhelmingly that it is dead – killed by some regulators and fatigued consumers. Although, rumors of its demise are not borne out on the ground floor of corporate transactions,...more
Katten ESG Guidepost is a monthly publication highlighting the latest news, legal and regulatory developments involving environmental, social and governance matters....more
Katten's Privacy, Data and Cybersecurity Quick Clicks is a monthly newsletter highlighting the latest news and legal developments involving privacy, data and cybersecurity issues across the globe....more
8/22/2024
/ American Bar Association (ABA) ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FinCEN ,
Investors ,
Online Reviews ,
Popular ,
Wealth Management
The FTC has finalized its new rule banning fake consumer reviews. The rule, which will become effective in October, prohibits selling or purchasing fake consumer reviews or testimonials, buying positive or negative consumer...more
Katten ESG Guidepost is a monthly publication highlighting the latest news, legal and regulatory developments involving environmental, social and governance matters....more
Katten's Privacy, Data and Cybersecurity Quick Clicks is a monthly newsletter highlighting the latest news and legal developments involving privacy, data and cybersecurity issues across the globe....more
The FTC has issued warning letters to eight companies, accusing them of possibly imposing restrictions on third-party servicing of products in violation of the Magnusson-Moss Warranty Act (MMWA).
The MMWA is a federal...more
In 2015, the FTC prevailed in litigation against POM Wonderful, makers of pomegranate juice. POM Wonderful LLC, et al., v. Federal Trade Commission, 773 F.3d 487 (D.C. Cir. 2015). The case involved the FTC's assertions that...more
7/15/2024
/ Administrative Procedure Act ,
Advertising ,
Chevron Deference ,
Chevron v NRDC ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Government Agencies ,
Judicial Authority ,
Loper Bright Enterprises v Raimondo ,
Regulatory Authority ,
SCOTUS ,
Statutory Interpretation
In the all-encompassing age of social media, a new breed of influencers has emerged — FINfluencers (financial influencers). These individuals leverage their significant number of followers on social mediaon platforms such as...more
Katten ESG Guidepost is a monthly publication highlighting the latest news, legal and regulatory developments involving environmental, social and governance matters....more
6/26/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Canada ,
CFTC ,
Corporate Social Responsibility ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Protection ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
EU ,
PFAS ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Sustainability ,
Tax Credits
A Maine law that required (at least until recently amended) consumer products companies to disclose the presence of “intentionally added” per- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in products sold within the state has led to...more
Katten ESG Guidepost is a monthly publication highlighting the latest news, legal and regulatory developments involving environmental, social and governance matters....more
Katten's Privacy, Data and Cybersecurity Quick Clicks is a monthly newsletter highlighting the latest news and legal developments involving privacy, data and cybersecurity issues across the globe....more
On April 30, a Joint Staff Committee comprised of the Democratic staff of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability and the Democratic staff of the Senate Budget Committee released a report that will likely turn up...more
We're thrilled to present a special Spring edition of Kattison Avenue, which delves into highlights and takeaways from the recent Katten-hosted Association of National Advertisers (ANA) 1-Day Conference in our New York...more
Katten ESG Guidepost is a monthly publication highlighting the latest news, legal and regulatory developments involving environmental, social and governance matters....more
4/29/2024
/ China ,
Corporate Governance ,
Corporate Social Responsibility ,
Corporate Transparency Act ,
Cybersecurity ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
False Advertising ,
Greenwashing ,
International Data Transfers ,
Nike ,
SCOTUS ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Sustainability