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05.23.13

SPECIAL FOCUS: CFPB

On May 9, 2013 the Federal Trade Commission sent a letter to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (CFPB) that describes its enforcement actions and other activities during 2012 with respect to several federal consumer financial protection laws.


05.23.13

CEQA Reform? What's In and What's Out with SB 731 (And What's Next...)

Lauded as the CEQA Modernization Act of 2013, Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg’s SB 731 includes a number of amendments to CEQA that appear intended to appeal to a wide variety of interest groups.


05.22.13

Athletes’ Rights of Publicity Trump First Amendment in Video Game Context

In a recent 62-page decision by the Third Circuit, obviously intended to give guidance in an unclear area of the law, the rights of publicity of a college athlete in a video game trumped the First Amendment arguments of the video game manufacturer.


05.21.13

Clearing up the Rumors around Health Reform Delays: What Can Employers and Insurers Do Now?

Rumors are flying in health policy circles that the Obama Administration might delay implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).


05.16.13

“All Natural” False Ad Suits Continue, Stalled

In two suits alleging false advertising over “All Natural” claims, two defendants received very different results, with one suit going forward and another stalled for the time being.


05.09.13

FTC Releases FAQs for COPPA

To help Web site operators, mobile app developers, plug-ins, and advertising networks prepare for the forthcoming changes to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Rule, the Federal Trade Commission has released an FAQ guide.


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.


04.29.13

The ACA’s Effects on the Employer Insurance Market

Employers start by asking one big question. Are they currently excluding a significant number of employees to whom they now will need to offer coverage?


04.26.13

The ACA’s Effects on the Employer Insurance Market

Employers start by asking one big question. Are they currently excluding a significant number of employees to whom they now will need to offer coverage? For many, the answer is “yes.”


04.26.13

Positive Coaching Alliance Founder Wins First Ethos Award

The Santa Clara University Institute of Sports Law and Ethics (ISLE), which is chaired by Manatt Sports Law Practice Group chair Ron Katz, will be giving its first ETHOS award for contributions to the ethics of sports to Jim Thompson, the founder and CEO of Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA), whose ...