The Fine Print
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Adam D. Bowser, Eva J. Pulliam
Consumer advocate groups—Public Knowledge, Consumer Watchdog, Center for Digital Democracy, Consumer Action, TURN-The Utility Reform Network and Consumer Federation of America—recently filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission and a petition with the Federal Communications Commission agai
Eva J. Pulliam
From automated cars, syncing software, to wearable devices that interact with a vehicle, it is clear that our time in the car is under an era of rapid change.
Eva J. Pulliam
A German data protection regulator reportedly fined 3 companies—Adobe Systems, Punica, and Unilever—a total of 28,000 euros ($32,000) for continuing to rely on the Safe Harbor framework.
James M. Westerlind, Andrew Dykens
The concept of standing – that a plaintiff must have suffered a concrete injury in order to bring a lawsuit – is a bedrock legal principle. But, like so many other fundamental legal concepts, the rise and importance of the internet and digital commerce has consistently complicated its application.
Anthony V. Lupo
Under a proposed EU regulation, online retail companies in Europe may no longer be able to use geo-tracking in online shopping.
Anthony V. Lupo
The DOJ has finally acted on long-awaited website accessibility rules, though their approach was unexpected.
Anthony V. Lupo, Thorne Maginnis
Retailers should implement routine checks on advertising and pricing to ensure language is accurate and consistent with offerings.
On Monday, the US Supreme Court sent a potential class action case back to the Ninth Circuit for reconsideration, marking an intermediary win for Spokeo Inc., which uses a “people search engine” to find, compile, and sell publicly available personal information.
The California Office of the Attorney General (OAG) recently released a report detailing a comprehensive analysis of the data breaches reported to the OAG between 2012 and 2015.
Eva J. Pulliam, Thorne Maginnis
The Federal Trade Commission recently issued warning letters to companies whose mobile applications contain cutting-edge software that can monitor consumers’ television viewing habits.
Anthony V. Lupo
Last September, we published an alert warning retailers of a looming expansion in the reach of Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act that would impose requirements on e-commerce websites to make themselves more accessible to users with a wide variety of disabilities.
Matthew R. Mills
The FTC final order against a video game marketing company highlights that advertising partners must monitor influencer disclosures and performance.
Matthew R. Mills
A recent lawsuit filed against GNC serves as a reminder that companies need to ensure that prices listed as “regular prices” are substantiated.
Thomas E. Jeffry, Jr.
On April 14, 2016, the European Union formally adopted a new scheme – known as the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – to protect the personal data of European residents.
Anthony V. Lupo, Matthew R. Mills, Thorne Maginnis
J Crew Group Inc. was recently hit with a nationwide class action lawsuit alleging that the clothing retailer offers fictitious sales on the J Crew Factory store website.
Eva J. Pulliam
Data breach notifications may be more common in Tennessee. Notably, the Governor recently signed into law a bill updating the current breach notification requirements by (a) requiring notice even where data is encrypted, (b) requiring notice within 45 days of discovery of the breach (barring a law e
Eva J. Pulliam
On April 13, 2016, the Article 29 Working Party released its opinion on the EU-US Privacy Shield.
Eva J. Pulliam
The Federal Trade Commission announced on April 12 that it reached settlement agreements with four companies that market skin care products, shampoos, and sunscreens online over charges that they falsely claimed that their products are “ALL NATURAL” or “100% NATURAL,” despite the fact that they cont
Anthony V. Lupo, Dan Jasnow, Eva J. Pulliam
Social media disclosures may cause heart palpitations for advertisers and copywriters, but the Federal Trade Commission isn’t backing down.
Stephanie Trunk
In the wake of the recent ransomware attack on Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, news reports have emerged that at least three more medical centers and a large health care system have been the victims of these attacks.
Anthony V. Lupo, Matthew R. Mills, Thorne Maginnis
Costco Wholesale Corporation recently moved to dismiss a class action lawsuit alleging that the discount retailer printed more than the last five digits of a customer’s credit card number on her receipt, in violation of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act.
Eva J. Pulliam
Following a settlement, ASUSTeK must maintain a comprehensive security program and endure 20 years of independent audits. The onus is on technology companies to ensure reasonable security measures and practices.
Anthony V. Lupo, Thorne Maginnis, Eva J. Pulliam
In a recent opinion, the Ninth Circuit reversed the dismissal of a lawsuit against the developer of the highly-anticipated videogame Grand Theft Auto V.
Anthony V. Lupo, Thorne Maginnis
Amazon.com, Inc. recently moved for partial summary judgment in lawsuit brought by the FTC alleging the company unfairly billed users for "in-app purchases."