Accusing rapper Chanel West Coast of trying to capitalize upon her “extraordinary level of popularity and fame,” Sharon Stone filed suit against the musician over the song “Sharon Stoned.”...more
In its third annual review, the European Union gave the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield a passing grade and noted that “the U.S. continues to ensure an adequate level of protection for personal data.”...more
The National Advertising Review Board (NARB) agreed with the National Advertising Division (NAD) that Goya Foods Inc. failed to support its objective preference claim that its Excelsior brand pasta is “La Pasta favorita de...more
The New York Attorney General’s Office hit Dunkin’ Brands with a lawsuit over the company’s cybersecurity practices, alleging that the company tricked consumers about the extent to which it protects their personal...more
The use of false celebrity endorsements and deceptive claims made by Zurixx, LLC, and related entities caused the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to obtain a temporary restraining order. ...more
A California appellate panel affirmed the decertification of a class of consumers in a Song-Beverly Credit Card Act lawsuit challenging Williams-Sonoma’s collection of zip codes and email addresses during credit card...more
Supreme Court Declines to Weigh In on Website Accessibility -
In a closely watched case that many hoped would bring some clarity—and sanity—to the subject of website accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act,...more
10/11/2019
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Taking a deep dive into national origin claims, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) hosted “Made in the USA: An FTC Workshop.”
Participants in the half-day event began with a discussion of consumer perception of U.S.-origin...more
To settle charges of falsely advertising its bath and beauty products as organic and vegan, a Miami-based company and its owner agreed to a $1.76 million deal with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)....more
A coalition of chief executive officers (CEOs) representing 51 businesses urged congressional leaders to enact a federal privacy law that would preempt state laws and provide a uniform national framework....more
How can you reduce conflict on the PRC and work together efficiently across different functions to achieve a common goal? What are the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations you need to keep top of mind when...more
9/19/2019
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A recent decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit could have a significant impact on the efforts of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to obtain restitution....more
General Nutrition Centers (GNC) agreed to pay $6 million to settle a class action accusing the national retailer of promoting “phantom markdowns” on its website....more
The relatively high expense of the U.S. healthcare system compared to other nations is well known and documented. Spending on pharmaceuticals in the U.S. is almost twice that of the next closest nation, and costs for a...more
Congress needs to step up and provide both the resources and legal authority for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to effectively enforce the privacy rights of consumers in the United States, former director of the FTC’s...more
A California federal court tossed a lawsuit filed by two nonprofit organizations against Sanderson Farms, Inc., over claims that their chicken products are “100% Natural.”...more
The makers of three types of head impact sensors survived a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) review into advertising claims for their products, with the agency closing out its investigation without taking action....more
Where’s the beef? In Arkansas federal court, where the Tofurky Company challenged a new state law that prohibits the labeling of plant-based meat alternatives as “burgers,” “beef,” “pork” or “sausage” or other meat-related...more
Following in the footsteps of several states that recently enacted new bills or amended existing legislation on automatic renewal contracts, federal lawmakers have jumped on the bandwagon....more
After being forced to reschedule due to a government shutdown, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) held a workshop about online ticket sales....more
A federal court judge has weighed in on the battle dubbed “Corngate” between Bud Light and competitors Miller Lite and Coors Light, denying Anheuser-Busch InBev’s motion to dismiss MillerCoors’ false advertising lawsuit....more
An Iowa tech company reached a deal with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to settle allegations that the company’s poor data security practices resulted in a breach that exposed the personal information of millions of...more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) doubled down on actions based on Consumer Review Fairness Act (CRFA) violations and issued administrative complaints alleging that two vacation rental companies and their owners used illegal...more
It’s ba-ack: The Do Not Track bill has returned to Congress, this time sponsored by Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.).
As proposed, the Do Not Track Act would prohibit “first parties”—defined to include websites that users...more
The commissioners of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently appeared before Congress, testifying before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, and sitting down with the House...more