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Foreign Territory: Dietary Supplement Clinical Trials Conducted Abroad
The Federal Trade Commission ("FTC"), in the last couple of years, has made clear that it expects advertisers making strong cause-and-effect claims (e.g., “Lose weight,” “Helps prevent irregularity”) to possess, at a…
Insurance Coverage for Lanham Act False Advertising Claims
A recent article, “ Insurance Coverage for False Advertising Claims,” which was published in the March 2012 issue of Insurance Coverage Law Bulletin, discusses some of the caselaw holding that insurance companies are…
Maureen Ohlhausen Unanimously Confirmed as an FTC Commissioner
On Thursday, March 19, 2012, the United States Senate unanimously confirmed Maureen Ohlhausen as a Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”). Ms. Ohlhausen is a seasoned attorney who has handled consumer…
5 Privacy Tips for Location-Based Services
The year 2012 is certain to reflect U.S. consumers’ continued love affair with sophisticated smartphones and tablets. One of the driving forces in the popularity of these devices is their ability to run mobile apps…
Cordray Gets Recess Appointment to Head CFPB
President Obama has made a recess appointment of Richard Cordray to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ("CFPB"). The President had nominated Cordray as the Director in July, but Senate Republicans blocked…