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06.11.15

RadioShack to Destroy, Not Sell, PII in Bankruptcy Agreement

Facing objections from the Federal Trade Commission and the Attorneys General of 23 states, RadioShack in its bankruptcy filing, has agreed to destroy the bulk of the personal customer information maintained in its files.

06.04.15

Fifty Years Later, Still Feeling the Impact of 1965

In 1965, TV spots ran for 60 seconds . . . mostly in black & white. A first-class stamp cost five cents. (Remember mail?)

05.29.15

Fitbit Can’t Sleep On False Advertising Suit Over Sleep Measurement Claims

Fitbit may accurately track exercise and other fitness and physical activity with its wearable fitness devices, according to a new putative consumer class action, but the models purporting to measure a user’s sleep are alleged to violate California’s false advertising law.

05.22.15

The Impact of the Supreme Court’s Octane Fitness Decision on Lanham Act Litigation

For the second time in recent years, a Supreme Court decision in a patent case is having a major impact on Lanham Act litigation.

05.15.15

Congress Considers Consumer Right to Review

Consumers would be endowed with a protected right to post reviews pursuant to a new bill introduced in Congress.

05.07.15

First Comes the FDA Letter, Then Comes the Federal Class Action Complaint

That was fast. Less than a week after the Food and Drug Administration sent a letter to Kind LLC, cautioning the company that some of the brand’s snack bars featured an illegal “healthy” labeling claim regarding the saturated fat content, a California consumer has already filed ...

05.01.15

ASME Updates Editorial Guidelines: Don’t Deceive Readers

The American Society of Magazine Editors (ASME) recently updated its editorial guidelines for editors and publishers to reflect the growing use of native advertising and offered tips on how to maintain ethical standards while taking advantage of the trend.

04.02.15