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Updates on advertising law and privacy law trends, issues, and developments

New Blog: DC Metropolitan Business Law Alert

Kelley Drye & Warren is pleased to announce the launch of a new blog on the Kelley Drye website. The DC Metropolitan Business Law Alert (www.dcbusinesslawalert.com) analyzes the key court decisions, statutory and…

Two Settlements Require Companies to Issue Refunds

This week, two state attorneys general announced settlements that require companies to issue refunds to consumers. On Tuesday, the Washington AG announced a settlement with a software company over deceptive marketing…

President Signs the Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act

This week, President Obama signed the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act. The Act prohibits a post-transaction third-party seller — a company that sells goods or services online through an initial merchant after a…

Congress Passes Bill to Limit Sharing of Consumer Information

The “ Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act ”, which would ban online sales companies from enrolling consumers in services without their consent and bring an end to the practice of “data pass,” was passed by Congress…

Anti-Corporate Activists Target Corporate Advertising and Communications

Advertisers beware. Anti-corporate activists, no longer content to ask for petition signatures on a street corner, are using guerilla tactics to sabotage corporate communications and advertising campaigns. In recent…