The COVID-19 global pandemic has accelerated the digital transformation of the retail industry as shoppers shift more of their spending online. Global online purchase volume increased 31% from June 2019 to June 2020, with...more
10/9/2020
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E-Commerce ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Act ,
Internet Retailers ,
Online Advertisements ,
Online Platforms ,
Popular ,
Retail Market ,
Truth in Advertising ,
UDAP ,
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On May 11, 2020, the Children’s Advertising Review Unit (CARU) issued a public statement in support of a bipartisan call by six U.S. Senators for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to conduct a review of the data collection...more
5/27/2020
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Data Collection ,
Digital Media ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Act ,
Online Safety for Children ,
Personal Data ,
Popular ,
Safe Harbors
Four street artists can’t avoid a ride with Mercedes-Benz (“Mercedes”) in the auto manufacturer’s actions seeking a declaration that Mercedes’ posting of photographs on social media that depict the artists’ murals painted on...more
Editor’s Note: More than 93 million Americans—80% of Internet users—have searched online for a health-related topic. In response, healthcare companies are expected to spend $1 billion online over the next five...more
7/24/2019
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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Influencers ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Native Advertising ,
Popular ,
Privacy Concerns ,
Right of Publicity ,
Trademarks
Editor’s Note: More than 93 million Americans—80% of Internet users—have searched online for a health-related topic. In response, healthcare companies are expected to spend $1 billion online over the next five...more
Will Single-Use Products and Packaging Be a Thing of the Past in California? -
Walk down virtually any street, sidewalk, path, beach or trail in California and you will invariably find at least some single-use product or...more
6/13/2019
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California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Class Action ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Made in the USA ,
Opt-Outs ,
Popular ,
Retailers ,
SCOTUS ,
Single-Use/No Resale Restriction