The Fine Print
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Using financial sanction tools previously used for terrorists and rogue criminal states, the White House on April 1, 2015 declared a national emergency and issued a powerful Executive Order enabling the freezing of US-based assets of foreign cyberattackers.
Eva J. Pulliam
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie recently signed a bill amending the state’s gift card law to eliminate the consumer data collection requirements.
Anthony V. Lupo
Consumer class actions against fashion retailers are on the rise, and the most recent target is Saks Fifth Avenue.
Anthony V. Lupo, Michael Fainberg
On March 19, 2015, a Minnesota federal judge granted preliminary approval of Target Corporation’s (Target) proposed $10 million settlement of a class action lawsuit, which arose out of a 2013 data breach that compromised personal information of roughly 110 million of Target’s customers.
Anthony V. Lupo, Matthew R. Mills, Dan Jasnow
The international skin care and cosmetics company Mary Kay is hitting back against what it is calling a “fraudulent couponing scheme” operated by the online digital coupon marketplace, RetailMeNot.
Anthony V. Lupo, Amy (Salomon) McFarland
There was good news for those companies that have products with unique designs at the US Patent and Trademark Office (PTO). The PTO found that the design of a monster truck could be protected and registered as trade dress for the “services” offered by the owner.
Anthony V. Lupo, Matthew R. Mills, Thorne Maginnis
Tinder, a mobile dating application, recently removed an advertising campaign being conducted on the app by Gap, Inc.
Matthew R. Mills, Dan Jasnow
For the first time, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) has added guidance on negative option billing plans to its “Code of Advertising.” The Code governs advertising disputes for the 112 BBB chapters in the US and Canada.
Anthony V. Lupo, Matthew R. Mills, Thorne Maginnis
Apple Inc. and other leading technology companies have reached an agreement with the European Union (EU) regarding their use of the word “free” in relation to mobile applications. The EU alleged that the companies were labeling apps as “free” in contexts that were likely to mislead consumers.
Eva J. Pulliam, Dan Jasnow
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently clarified that its jurisdiction under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) does not extend to information collected by state governments or most nonprofits in connection with online educational testing.
Anthony V. Lupo, Matthew R. Mills, Thorne Maginnis, Dan Jasnow, Eva J. Pulliam
Last week, the Footwear Distributers and Retailers of America hosted a briefing on cybersecurity trends in the retail industry.
Matthew R. Mills, Thorne Maginnis
Focus Education, LLC, a leading provider in the growing market for cognitive improvement products, recently settled with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over charges that it was misleading consumers through the use of deceptive advertising tactics.
Anthony V. Lupo, Matthew R. Mills, Eva J. Pulliam, Dan Jasnow
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a report this week examining the privacy and security implications of the so-called “Internet of Things.”
Matthew R. Mills, Eva J. Pulliam, Dan Jasnow
Recent guidance from Hong Kong’s Privacy Commissioner suggests that Hong Kong may be on the verge of implementing major new restrictions on the cross-border transfer of personal data.
Arent Fox expands Government Relations practice with addition of Senior Government Relations Director Alex Manning. Alex is joining the firm’s Washington, DC office and will advise clients on issues surrounding cybersecurity, privacy, data breaches, tax, trade policy, and immigration.
Anthony V. Lupo, Matthew R. Mills, Thorne Maginnis
On January 6, 2015, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairwoman Edith Ramirez delivered a speech discussing best practices for companies in the emerging market of the “Internet of Things,” which refers to the wireless interconnectivity of everyday devices, from home appliances to medical devices.
Eva J. Pulliam, Dan Jasnow, Thorne Maginnis
TRUSTe, Inc., a major provider of privacy certifications for online businesses, recently settled with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over charges that it has been engaging in deceptive business practices.
Anthony V. Lupo, Dan Jasnow, Thorne Maginnis, Eva J. Pulliam
In October 2014, California Attorney General Kamala Harris released the California Data Breach Report, the state’s most recent analysis of data security threats facing businesses and consumers.
Anthony V. Lupo, Matthew R. Mills
Recently, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on proposed updates to its broadcast Contest Rule.
Anthony V. Lupo, Dan Jasnow
Ikea recently argued that a class action filed against it based on alleged violations of California’s Song-Beverly Act should not be maintained.
Anthony V. Lupo, Eva J. Pulliam, Dan Jasnow
The Obama Administration has announced a series of initiatives to address the growing number of data breaches at major retailers.
Anthony V. Lupo, Matthew R. Mills, Dan Jasnow
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently settled with two separate marketers of women’s undergarments over charges that the companies made false and misleading claims about the weight loss and fat burning benefits of caffeine-infused shapewear products.
Eva J. Pulliam
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently sent out 15 letters warning makers of plastic bags that claims indicating that such bags are “oxodegradable,” “oxo biodegradable,” or “biodegradable” may be viewed as deceptive under the Green Guides.
Anthony V. Lupo, Eva J. Pulliam
The Better Business Bureau’s Online Interest-Based Advertising Accountability Program (Accountability Program) recently challenged Best Buy, Yelp, Answers Corp., Buzzfeed Inc., and Go.com over the companies’ failure to provide adequate notice regarding the fact that information was collected from th
Adam D. Bowser
The FTC recently announced a significant enforcement action against AT&T Mobility for unlawfully billing customers for unauthorized third-party charges, also known as “cramming.”