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43(B)log
Covers false advertising and intellectual property issues. By Professor Rebecca Tushnet.
http://tushnet.blogspot.com/
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May 23
Sins of a trademark owner: Rogers applies regardless of intent
Sins of a trademark owner: Rogers applies regardless of intentRebellion Developments Ltd. v. Stardock Entertainment, Inc., 2013 WL 1944888 (E.D. Mich.) H/T Eric Goldman. Rebellion sued Stardock alleging that Stardock’s game, Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion infringed its registered trademark… -
May 23
H&R Block can't plausibly plead confusion from comparative ad
H&R Block can't plausibly plead confusion from comparative adH/T The Trademark Blog H&R Block Eastern Enterprises, Inc. v. Intuit, Inc., No. 13-0072-CV-W-FJG (W.D. Mo. May 22, 2013) An anti-trademark-expansionist twofer: claim against comparative ad dismissed on the pleadings, and a holding… -
May 23
economic loss doctrine doesn't bar New Jersey consumer fraud claim
economic loss doctrine doesn't bar New Jersey consumer fraud claimFrancis E. Parker Memorial Home, Inc. v. Georgia-Pacific LLC, --- F. Supp. 2d ----, 2013 WL 2177974 (D.N.J.) Parker sued GP on behalf of a putative class alleging violations of the New Jersey Products Liability Act (PLA); breach of…
Rank this Week: 22
Likelihood of Confusion
Likelihood of Confusion
Covers developments in trademark, copyright, new media and free speech. By Ron Coleman.
http://www.likelihoodofconfusion.com
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May 23
In the Arena: A Sports Law Handbook
In the Arena: A Sports Law HandbookI contributed a chapter called “How Trademark Protection Intersects with the Athlete’s Right of Publicity” in a new book called In the Arena: A Sports Law Handbook. Its publication, in true bar association… -
May 22
Louis Vuitton on the receiving end
Louis Vuitton on the receiving endOriginally posted 2007-02-03 22:01:23. Republished by Blog Post PromoterTwo retailers have sued Louis Vuitton seeking a declaratory judgment of non-infringement in response to a cease and desist letter sent by the feisty French perpetual… -
May 22
Norman Blagman versus the whole digital music industry: Round 1 to Blagman.
Norman Blagman versus the whole digital music industry: Round 1 to Blagman.I can’t write a better introductory sentence than Judge Andrew Carter of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York did to open his May 20, 2013, order and opinion in Blagman v. Apple Inc., so here is…
Rank this Week: 181
Duets Blog
Duets Blog
Collaborative blog on advertising, intellectual property, and marketing.
http://www.duetsblog.com/
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May 24
Distinguishing the Fictional From the Real: Names and Brands in Television and Movie
Distinguishing the Fictional From the Real: Names and Brands in Television and MovieWe have an interesting question to answer, leading us into the holiday weekend, during which I suspect a few movies will be watched by more than a few marketing types and trademark types: “Is it trademark infringement if… -
May 23
Louboutin International Trademark Dispute
Louboutin International Trademark DisputeThose of us who love fashion and have closets overflowing with more pairs of shoes than we probably need are likely familiar with Louboutin pumps. These sky-high heels have a very distinctive look and design. Louboutin heels have recently… -
May 22
Nutty News: Dear Biggest Fan, Here’s a Cease-and-Desist Letter
Nutty News: Dear Biggest Fan, Here’s a Cease-and-Desist LetterYou have to be one big fan of a company or product to establish a World {What-You-Cannot-Live-Without} Day. Well, a sticky situation with the well-known hazelnut spread Nutella may have you rethinking your public affection. Back in…
Rank this Week: 191
Information Law Group
Information Law Group
Covers advertising law, privacy, information security and intellectual property.
http://www.infolawgroup.com/
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May 23
Court Refuses to Enter Injunction Requiring Tortious Content to be Taken Off Website
Court Refuses to Enter Injunction Requiring Tortious Content to be Taken Off WebsitePlaintiff obtained a jury verdict and almost $200,000 in damages over an article in a trade association publication that cast him in a false light. When the publication kept the offending article on its website, plaintiff sought relief for… -
May 21
NIST Releases Cloud Computing “Security Reference Architecture” (SP 500-299) for Public Comment
NIST Releases Cloud Computing “Security Reference Architecture” (SP 500-299) for Public CommentThe National Institute of Standards and Technology (“NIST”) loves its “Special Publications” the way IRS agents love new tax forms. NIST’s SP’s, however, are much more useful, and its latest Special… -
May 10
Lessons From When Cyber Security Meets Physical Security
Lessons From When Cyber Security Meets Physical SecurityData security and what qualifies as “reasonable” security is on everyone’s mind these days – at least if you’re involved in IT, or responsible for addressing any aspect of the “GRC” troika of…
Rank this Week: 244
The Brand Protection Blog
The Brand Protection Blog
Covers developments and trends in all areas of the law that impact brands, including the creation, promotion and protection of branded products and services. By Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P.
http://fulbrightbrandprotection.blogspot.com/
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May 24
State of Texas adopts the Texas Uniform Trade Secret Act
State of Texas adopts the Texas Uniform Trade Secret Actby Jayme Partridge, Brett McKean and Paul Dyson On May 2, 2013, Texas adopted the Texas Uniform Trade Secret Act (“TUTSA”). The TUTSA takes effect on September 1, 2013, and applies to the misappropriation of trade secrets… -
May 23
Are infringements of IP rights on the horizon with the advent of 3D printers?
Are infringements of IP rights on the horizon with the advent of 3D printers?by Sue Ross When web sites first started to proliferate, owners of intellectual property like music, photos, films, and other visual arts became concerned with the ease of copying their IP. A similar situation is starting to arise for… -
May 9
"Humane” producers of foie gras unable to duck false advertising claim
"Humane” producers of foie gras unable to duck false advertising claimby Kathy Grant and Saul Perloff Last month, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California refused to dismiss federal Lanham Act claims, as well as claims based on California’s unfair-competition and…
Rank this Week: 378
Consumer Advertising Law Blog
Consumer Advertising Law Blog
Covers consumer marketing, advertising and promotional activities. By Arnold & Porter.
http://www.consumeradvertisinglawblog.com/
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May 20
California Requires Human Trafficking Signs for Certain Businesse
California Requires Human Trafficking Signs for Certain BusinesseContinuing its efforts to lead the country both in establishing new requirements to help combat human trafficking and requiring signs in businesses across the state, California now requires certain businesses to post a special notice… -
May 17
Third Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Food Class Action on Preemption Ground
Third Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Food Class Action on Preemption GroundThe Third Circuit recently upheld the dismissal of a class action complaint against Johnson & Johnson (J&J) challenging the labeling of its Benecol Spreads bearing the statements “No Trans Fat” and “Proven to Reduce… -
May 16
Just When You Thought It Was Safe . . . The Lacey Act Debate Return
Just When You Thought It Was Safe . . . The Lacey Act Debate ReturnOn May 16, 2013, the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans and Insular Affairs (of the House Committee on Natural Resources) will hold an oversight hearing regarding the 2008 Amendments to the Lacey Act, a subject on which we posted…
Rank this Week: 507
Canadian Advertising and Marketing…
Canadian Advertising and Marketing Law
Covers Canadian advertising law. By Steve Szentesi.
http://www.canadianadvertisinglaw.com/
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May 24
New Zealand Court Brings the Gavel Down on Car Company in “Shill Bidding” Advertising Case
New Zealand Court Brings the Gavel Down on Car Company in “Shill Bidding” Advertising CaseThe potential routes to deception are many. In misleading advertising cases, commonly challenged conduct includes false price, performance and other product claims (e.g., omitting key limitations or conditions on products or… -
May 16
No Free TV Down Under Apparently: Australian ACCC Settles with Cable Co. & A Few Tips for Canada
No Free TV Down Under Apparently: Australian ACCC Settles with Cable Co. & A Few Tips for CanadaThere used to be a saying that if it looks too good to be true, it probably is. In Australia, it seems, there are no free TVs, or at least not that many. In a curious case posted by the Australian ACCC earlier today (or was that… -
May 6
“Babies Can Read” is Back – A Curious Advertising Tale on a Monday Afternoon
“Babies Can Read” is Back – A Curious Advertising Tale on a Monday AfternoonAdvertising can be funny sometimes, or odd, or a bit like faith or all of these. Let me explain what I’m talking about. A few months ago, in perhaps one of the strangest advertising law tales I’ve seen in awhile…
Rank this Week: 711
Social Media Law Update
Social Media Law Update
Covers intellectual property, defamation, consumer protection and other legal issues regarding social media. By Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP.
http://www.socialmedialawupdate.com
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May 23
California Bill to Expand Data Security Breach Notification Law Clears Senate Hurdle
California Bill to Expand Data Security Breach Notification Law Clears Senate HurdleBy Rachel Tarko Hudson Last week, the California state Senate passed S.B. 46, a bill to expand the triggering data under the existing data security breach notification law. Currently, breach notification in California is triggered by the… -
Mar 27
Who Owns Your Online Persona?
Who Owns Your Online Persona?By Paul Cowie and Wayne Chang Eagle v. Morgan, 2013-11-4303 (E.D. Pa. 2013), represents one of the first trials on the issue of who owns social media accounts: the individual employee who first created the account or the employer whose… -
Jan 10
Privacy On The Go: Recommendations For The Mobile Ecosystem
Privacy On The Go: Recommendations For The Mobile EcosystemCalifornia’s Attorney General today issued recommendations for mobile app developers and the mobile industry to safeguard privacy for consumers.
Rank this Week: 792
Trade Regulation Talk
Trade Regulation Talk
Covers antitrust, consumer protection, franchising, advertising, privacy, and civil RICO law. By John W. Arden.
http://traderegulation.blogspot.com/
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May 2
Mergers Reported under HSR Act Down Slightly in FY 2012
Mergers Reported under HSR Act Down Slightly in FY 2012This posting was written by Tobias J. Gillett, Contributor to Wolters Kluwer Antitrust Law Daily. The number of mergers reported under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Premerger Notification Program between October 1, 2011 and September 30, 2012… -
May 1
Supreme Court Will Not Review Application of “Single Publication Rule” Barring Chuck Yeager’s Publicity Rights, Lanham Act Claim
Supreme Court Will Not Review Application of “Single Publication Rule” Barring Chuck Yeager’s Publicity Rights, Lanham Act ClaimThis posting was written by John W. Arden.The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to review the Ninth Circuit’s application of the “single publication rule” to an allegedly unauthorized endorsement posted on a website in 2003,… -
Apr 29
Food Distributor Not Enjoined From Selling Refined Olive Oil as “100% Pure”
Food Distributor Not Enjoined From Selling Refined Olive Oil as “100% Pure”This posting was written by Jody Coultas, Editor of CCH Unfair Trade Practices Law.The federal district court in New York City declined to enjoin food distributor Kangadis Food Inc. from selling refined olive oil labeled as "100% Pure Olive…
Rank this Week: 847
Consumer Goods & Retail…
Consumer Goods & Retail Industry Litigation Blog
Covers litigation-related issues concerning consumer packaged goods manufacturers, retailers, advertisers, consumers and attorneys. By Daniel Low.
http://cpg-retail-litigation.kotchen.com/
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Apr 29
Advertisers Expanding Case Against News America to Become a Class Action
Advertisers Expanding Case Against News America to Become a Class ActionAn antitrust lawsuit brought by Dial Corporation and Heinz against News America Marketing is being expanded to include as Plaintiffs a proposed class of all domestic entities that purchased in-store promotions from News America. Last… -
Dec 27
Dial Corp. Sues News America Marketing for Monopolization and Tying
Dial Corp. Sues News America Marketing for Monopolization and TyingLast week, Dial Corporation filed suit against News America Marketing for monopolizing the market for in-store advertising and free-standing inserts (“FSIs”) and engaging in unlawful tying in violation of the antitrust laws. In… -
Feb 5
Discovery Sanctions Ordered Against Delta Air Line
Discovery Sanctions Ordered Against Delta Air LineOn Friday, the Northern District of Georgia ordered that sanctions be imposed against Delta Air Lines, Inc. (“Delta”) for its discovery misconduct, awarding Plaintiffs certain fees and expenses related to Delta’s failure to timely…
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The Trademark Blog
The Trademark Blog
Covers advertising, ambush marketing, appellations of origin, branding, replacement parts, famous marks, grey goods and Madrid Protocol. By Schwimmer Mitchell.
http://www.schwimmerlegal.com/
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Nov 18
Republican Study Committee Report on Copyright, Withdrawn
Republican Study Committee Report on Copyright, WithdrawnReport on Copyright Law, by Republican Study Committee, withdrawn. Coverage here and here. -
Nov 16
HOBBIT v AGE OF THE HOBBITS
HOBBIT v AGE OF THE HOBBITSProducers of The Hobbit sue low-budget film AGE OF THE HOBBITS. One does not simply use the name HOBBIT in a title. Complaint (in two parts) is fun reading. Coverage here. You know what would be an interesting trademark fact pattern – a… -
Oct 26
Village Voice v Yelp (BEST OF _____ v BEST OF _____)
Village Voice v Yelp (BEST OF _____ v BEST OF _____)Village Voice owns local newspapers in various cities. They offer ‘incentive/promotional programs’ to local establishments under the BEST OF mark as In BEST OF DALLAS, BEST OF DENVER, etc. Yelp, the local review/directory site/app is…
Rank this Week: 1075
Mouse Print
Mouse Print
Exposing the strings and catches in advertising fine print and analyses the legal meaning and enforceability.
http://www.mouseprint.org
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May 20
J.C. Penney Now Restickering Goods with Higher Price
J.C. Penney Now Restickering Goods with Higher PriceFollowing up on our story last week about J.C. Penney putting new higher “fake” regular prices on goods on their website (most likely so they could offer them “on sale” in the near future), consumer reporter John… -
May 13
“Fake” Regular Prices Return to J.C. Penney
“Fake” Regular Prices Return to J.C. PenneyPoor Ron Johnson. He became J.C. Penney’s CEO a little over a year ago and promised to get rid of the admittedly “fake prices” that the company slapped on goods to make their many sales seem more deeply discounted than they… -
May 5
If You Don’t Read the Fine Print of Cable Ads…
If You Don’t Read the Fine Print of Cable Ads…If you don’t read the fine print, particularly in ads from cable companies, you could get snookered. Example 1: Cox advertised high speed Internet for only $19.99 per month for two years. *MOUSE PRINT: When you clickthrough, you realize…
Rank this Week: 2076
Adlaw By Request
Adlaw By Request
Covers legal and regulatory activities pertaining to advertising and marketing. By Reed Smith LLP.
http://www.adlawbyrequest.com/
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May 16
NEXT WEEK: The Joint Policy Committee Seminar, Hosted by Extreme Reach
NEXT WEEK: The Joint Policy Committee Seminar, Hosted by Extreme ReachJoin Los Angeles area advertising industry leaders in a seminar to review and explain the many changes to the SAG-AFTRA Agreements. Doug Wood, Lead Negotiator for the Joint Policy Committee, and Stacy Marcus, Legal Counsel to the Joint Policy… -
May 10
The Joint Policy Committee Seminar, Hosted by Extreme Reach
The Joint Policy Committee Seminar, Hosted by Extreme ReachJoin Los Angeles area advertising industry leaders in a seminar to review and explain the many changes to the SAG-AFTRA Agreements. Doug Wood, Lead Negotiator for the Joint Policy Committee, and Stacy Marcus, Legal Counsel to the Joint Policy… -
May 10
The Joint Policy Commitee Seminar, Hosted by Extreme Reach
The Joint Policy Commitee Seminar, Hosted by Extreme ReachJoin Los Angeles area advertising industry leaders in a seminar to review and explain the many changes to the SAG-AFTRA Agreements. Doug Wood, Lead Negotiator for the Joint Policy Committee, and Stacy Marcus, Legal Counsel to the Joint Policy…
Rank this Week: 2036
Business Litigation Info
Business Litigation Info
Covers business litigation, intellectual property, data security, and advertising and media. By Faruki Ireland & Cox P.L.L.
http://www.businesslitigationinfo.com/
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May 8
Privacy Today: The More Things Change, the More they Stay the Same
Privacy Today: The More Things Change, the More they Stay the SameI recently had the privilege of moderating a privacy panel discussion at an unmanned aerial systems (“UAS”) conference. UAS’s have been in the news lately, so you can imagine the interest and concern for privacy and… -
Apr 9
Charles Faruki Honored as an All-Star for Outstanding Client Service
Charles Faruki Honored as an All-Star for Outstanding Client ServiceCharles Faruki, Managing Partner of FI&C was recently selected as a 2013 BTI Client Service All-Star MVP by BTI Consulting Group. All-Star MVPs are standout attorneys honored for delivering superior client service year after year. Charlie… -
Mar 20
SCOTUS Issues First-Ever Decision Interpreting CAFA
SCOTUS Issues First-Ever Decision Interpreting CAFAOn Tuesday, March 19, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Standard Fire Ins. Co. v. Knowles, No. 11-1450, and held that class action plaintiffs cannot plead around the Class Action Fairness Act’s…
Rank this Week: 2123
New York Advertising Attorneys…
New York Advertising Attorneys Blog
Provides commentary and news on developing legal issues in advertising, promotional marketing, Internet, and privacy law. By the Lustigman Firm, P.C.
http://www.advertisinglawblog.com/
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Nov 26
Western District of Washington Becomes A TCPA hotbed
Western District of Washington Becomes A TCPA hotbedThe Western District of Washington has joined the Northern District of Illinois and the entire state of California as a hotbed of activity for Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) class action suits. In addition to the TCPA, Washington… -
Nov 26
Contest Sponsor Discontinues Performance Claim Couched in 'Contest' Language
Contest Sponsor Discontinues Performance Claim Couched in 'Contest' LanguageEarlier this year, Oracle sponsored a contest that was advertised on the front page of the Wall Street Journal and other major newspapers. In the ad Oracle claimed that if an Exadata Data Warehouse system is not "5x faster" than an (IBM)… -
Nov 21
NAAG Announces Top Ten Consumer Complaints List
NAAG Announces Top Ten Consumer Complaints ListThe National Association of Attorneys General has announced the Top 10 Consumer Complaints for 2012. Automotive complaints topped the list (the majority of which involved auto sales, but also included auto advertising practices, auto service…
Rank this Week: 2417
The Brewery Law Blog
The Brewery Law Blog
Covers licensing, permitting, advertising, labeling and distribution issues affecting the brewing industry. By Reiser Legal LLC.
http://brewerylaw.com
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May 10
Louisiana ATC Throws a Bone to Brewers – Explains Tasting Room Rule
Louisiana ATC Throws a Bone to Brewers – Explains Tasting Room RuleMany moons ago, I had a premature party over the passage of a law that I thought might have an impact on opening up taprooms to brewers in Louisiana. It turned out that the law was directed only at distillers (strange, right?… -
Apr 16
And Now a Word from Your Brewer……
And Now a Word from Your Brewer……When I first moved to Seattle, the very first beer that I had was a Manny’s Pale Ale. Georgetown Brewing was a baby at that time, yet today they continue to grow and add jobs to the Seattle area. Kudos. Here is a word from their… -
Apr 11
House Democrats Anger Craft Brewers, Justified Responses Ensue
House Democrats Anger Craft Brewers, Justified Responses EnsueAt a press conference today in Olympia, House Democrats disclosed their new tax proposal. The Governor’s insane proposal to raise the tax on microbreweries by $0.50 a gallon, was watered down to a proposed $0.15 hike. Better, not good.…
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OberIPWatch
OberIPWatch
Covers IP issues of importance to clients in science, technology, healthcare, education, media and the arts. By Ober Kaler.
http://oberipwatch.com/
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Apr 25
Cariou v. Prince: A victory for appropriation art
Cariou v. Prince: A victory for appropriation artThe United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit reversed a lower court opinion today in the case of Cariou v. Prince and handed another victory to the perhaps surprisingly robust world of contemporary collage artistry and… -
Apr 22
Prior Art 101 for §§102 and 103
Prior Art 101 for §§102 and 103If you read IP blogs with any regularity you no doubt know that patent reform has come courtesy of the America Invents Act (“AIA”), although the “old” patent law hasn’t really left us and won’t for quite… -
Apr 12
You Bought It, Now Dispose Of It How You Please
You Bought It, Now Dispose Of It How You PleaseThe Supreme Court recently ruled in the case of Kirtsaeng v. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (Docket No. 11-697) that the copyright “first-sale” doctrine trumps a copyright holder’s right to control distribution of products…
Rank this Week: 2788
AdMark Buzz
AdMark Buzz
Covers trademark, copyright, advertising, infringement and intellectual property law. By Locke Lord.
http://www.lockelordadmark.blogspot.com/
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Feb 26
Apple, Inc. lost iPhone trademark in Brazil: can you save your company’s brands and trademarks from the same fate? - Lexology
Apple, Inc. lost iPhone trademark in Brazil: can you save your company’s brands and trademarks from the same fate? - LexologyAuthor: Jason NardielloIn advising their clients, attorneys who represent or advise corporations that have or wish to secure global IP rights would be well-served to become acquainted with the various options for protecting trademarks on a… -
Jan 8
Apple v. Samsung: Injunction for Trade Dress Dilution Denied Based On Application of eBay Rule
Apple v. Samsung: Injunction for Trade Dress Dilution Denied Based On Application of eBay RuleAuthor: Scott D. Greenberg, Esq.IntroductionIn August 2012, the jury in Apple Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, 5:11-CV-01846, returned a verdict awarding Apple $1.05… -
Dec 13
President Obama is Expected to Issue Executive Order on Cyber Security and Privacy
President Obama is Expected to Issue Executive Order on Cyber Security and PrivacyThe Draft Executive Order requires certain federal agencies to identify critical infrastructure where a cyber security incident could have national or regional effects on public health or safety, or economic or national security.The article…
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Consumer Advocate Legal Update
Consumer Advocate Legal Update
Discusses consumer law, class action lawsuits, advertising law, business law, copyright, and other topics. By Khorrami, LLP.
http://www.consumeradvocatelegalupdate.com/
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ReACTS
ReACTS
Covers the law and regulation of advertising and marketing. By the Reed Smith Advertising Compliance Team.
http://www.advertisingcompliancelaw.com/
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May 10
OFT Investigates So-Called "Free" Web- And App-Based Children's Game
OFT Investigates So-Called "Free" Web- And App-Based Children's GameOver the last year, a number of cases have been reported where children have unwittingly racked up huge bills while playing web and app-based games that are free to download. The bills came from expensive "in-app purchases" of content such as… -
Mar 20
Amazon Seller Swears No Breach Of The Code...ASA Disagree
Amazon Seller Swears No Breach Of The Code...ASA DisagreeThe ASA has upheld a complaint concerning a Christmas card which was offered for sale through the Amazon market place by the seller named smellyourmum.com. The front of the card contained wording incorporating a strong expletive which,… -
Mar 1
Advertisers Make Hay While The Horsemeat Scandal Races On
Advertisers Make Hay While The Horsemeat Scandal Races OnWith news in this week that a certain Swedish retailer has joined the list of companies whose beef products have been found to contain elements of horsemeat, it is interesting to take a look at how the advertising industry has…
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Legal Bytes
Legal Bytes
Covers digital advertising, new media, e-commerce and the law. By Reed Smith.
http://www.legalbytes.com
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May 6
WOMD. Now Available at Your Nearby Staples!
WOMD. Now Available at Your Nearby Staples!I read with interest, recent reports of a 3-D printed hand gun, created by Defense Distributed, being test-fired at a gun range just south of Austin, Texas. Defense Distributed, whose website bills itself as "The Home of the Wiki Weapons… -
Apr 30
Useless But Compelling Facts - April 2013
Useless But Compelling Facts - April 2013EXTRA, EXTRA ! WORLD WIDE WEB CELEBRATES BOTH A BIRTHDAY AND AN ANNIVERSARY!! In a world of “firsts,” Legal Bytes is publishing a Useless But Compelling Fact – both the Question & the Answer at the same time. We… -
Apr 15
"No taxation without representation"
"No taxation without representation"In the mid-1700s, British colonists in the 13 Colonies, which eventually became the original United States of America, began to summarize their primary grievance against British rule with the slogan, "No taxation without representation."…
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Ad Briefs: Covering Your Ads
Ad Briefs: Covering Your Ads
Covers legal issues affecting interactive, sports and entertainment marketing and promotions. Publsihed by Sheppard Mullin Richter and Hampton LLP.
http://www.coveringyourads.com/
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Feb 5
Path/FTC Settlement - Much More Than A Slap On The Wrist
Path/FTC Settlement - Much More Than A Slap On The WristBy Kathryn Hines On February 1, 2012, “smart journal” application provider, Path, Inc. (“Path”) agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) charges that it deceived consumers and improperly… -
Jan 29
FTC Updates To Online Privacy Acts, COPPA And VPPA
FTC Updates To Online Privacy Acts, COPPA And VPPABy Gina Ilardi The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”) was enacted to place parents in control over what information is collected, used and disclosed from young children online. COPPA applies to operators of… -
Oct 12
FTC Issues Revised "Green Guides"
FTC Issues Revised "Green Guides"By Robert Magielnicki On October 1, 2012, the Federal Trade Commission issued revised “Guides For The Use Of Environmental Marketing Claims” – the “Green Guides,” 16 CFR Part 260. The Green Guides originally were issued in 1992 and…
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