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03.08.10

Subway-Quiznos Case Settles

This closely watched case involving the intersection of the Communications Decency Act (“CDA”) and the Lanham Act has settled, soon after the court denied defendant’s motion for summary judgment. 


02.23.10

Fourth Circuit Affirms CDA Immunity For Consumer Review Website

In December, citing the Communications Decency Act, 47 U.S.C. § 230 (the “CDA”), the Fourth Circuit upheld dismissal of defamation and related claims against a consumer review website featuring consumer posts regarding an automobile dealership.


02.08.10

States Consider Action on Gift Card Laws

More than 20 states are currently considering legislation on gift cards and gift certificates, with proposals ranging from laws on unclaimed funds and abandoned property to laws addressing loyalty programs and expiration dates.


02.01.10

IAB, 4As Release Version 3.0 of Standard Terms and Conditions

In the first revision since 2002, the Interactive Advertising Bureau and the American Association of Advertising Agencies released a draft version of their standard terms and conditions, Version 3.0.


01.29.10

Try, Try Again: Maine Makes Its Second Attempt at Legislation on Advertising to Minors

After its law on advertising to minors met significant resistance last year, the Maine Legislature is now considering a narrower bill limited to just pharmaceutical advertisements.


01.26.10

E-Commerce Retailers Agree to End Post-Transaction Marketing Practices

In response to the ongoing investigation of online marketing practices by the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, led by Senator John D. Rockefeller, IV, several e-commerce marketers and retailers have agreed to cease engaging in post-transaction marketing, whereby ...


01.19.10

Report Documents “Labeling Shenanigans” for FDA

The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) recently sent a report to the Food and Drug Administration documenting specific examples of what it called “labeling shenanigans” in support of its argument seeking food labeling reform.


01.07.10

Manatt Attorneys Take Center Stage at Leading Industry Events

Tune into this audio conference hosted by Thompson Interactive to hear Manatt Partner Ivan Wasserman discuss the rules that govern dietary supplements.