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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.


10.24.12

Ben & Jerry’s and Campbell Soup Co. Face “All Natural” Suits

Claims of “natural” products continue to prompt litigation, with two new consumer class actions recently filed.


10.17.12

FTC Targets “Tech Support” Scams

Announcing a “major, international crackdown” on tech support scams, the Federal Trade Commission filed suit against six defendants who tricked consumers into purchasing fixes for viruses or malware.


10.04.12

New Bill Would Set Mobile Privacy Standards

Rep. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) has introduced the Mobile Device Privacy Act, which would require wireless phone manufacturers, carriers, and app developers to provide information to consumers about monitoring software that may be present on their devices.


09.06.12

WOMMA Releases Updated Social Media Guide

The Word of Mouth Marketing Association (WOMMA) released a new version of the group’s Social Media Marketing Disclosure Guide (WOMMA Guide), updating the original version released in 2010.