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05.03.13

Updated Florida Sweepstakes Law Takes Effect

Florida has updated its sweepstakes law which was designed to clarify that games of chance may be operated by commercial entities only on a “limited and occasional basis” as a marketing tool incidental to the sale of a product or service.


04.25.13

FTC Closes Another Investigation into Endorsement Guides Violation

The Federal Trade Commission has closed another investigation into a social media promotion for an alleged violation of the agency’s Endorsement Guides without taking any action.


04.18.13

Employer Violated Privacy, Publicity Rights by “Hijacking” LinkedIn Account

In a closely-watched case, a federal court judge ruled that by taking control of a former employee’s LinkedIn account after she was terminated, a company violated her privacy and publicity rights under Pennsylvania law but awarded her no damages.


03.21.13

Manatt Advertising Litigation Team Twice Defeats Efforts to Enjoin TurboTax Television Commercials

On March 11, a Manatt cross-disciplinary team comprised of members of its Litigation and Advertising practices, again defeated efforts by H&R Block, represented by O’Melveny & Myers, to have the centerpiece of TurboTax’s 2013 advertising campaign enjoined.


03.08.13

TCPA Plaintiffs Victorious in Illinois, New Jersey

Two state courts recently addressed the issues of forum shopping and statutes of limitations with regard to claims brought under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.


02.28.13

FTC Finalizes Tougher Deal Over Four Loko

After receiving more than 250 public comments on a proposed settlement with Phusion Projects over allegations that the company mislabeled its caffeinated alcohol drink Four Loko, the Federal Trade Commission released a finalized – and more stringent – deal. 


02.15.13

The FTC and the Mobile Ecosystem: Enforcement Action, Report, and Educational Materials Released

Addressing the mobile ecosystem on three fronts, the Federal Trade Commission simultaneously announced an enforcement action against a mobile app provider, a new report recommending best practices for app developers and other industry stakeholders, and the release of an educational guide for small ...


01.31.13

California’s “Best Practices” for Mobile Apps Draw Criticism from Ad Groups

Continuing her efforts to improve privacy in the mobile sphere, California Attorney General Kamala Harris released a report titled “Privacy on the Go: Recommendations for the Mobile Ecosystem,” a set of “privacy best practices” for app developers, platform providers, ad ...


01.18.13

Instant Instagram Controversy

Popular photo-sharing app Instagram received coal in its stocking after announcing new terms of service just before the holidays.


11.09.12

Face It, Says FTC, You Need to Handle Facial Recognition Technology Responsibly

The Federal Trade Commission released “Facing Facts: Best Practices for Common Uses of Facial Recognition Technologies,” a staff report that the agency hopes will provide guidance to the increasing number of companies using such technology.