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Manufacturing “Smart” Devices? NIST Security Has Recommendations

Regulatory interest in Internet of Things (“IoT”) devices is growing, partly in response to concerns about device security. In January, for example, California’s IoT Law ( SB 327 ) went into effect. This law requires…

The Boundaries of the FTC’s Section 13(b) Authority: 24 State AGs Weigh In

On January 30 th, 24 State Attorneys General*, led by Kwame Raoul (D) of Illinois, submitted an amici curiae brief in support of the Federal Trade Commission’s position in FTC v. Credit Bureau Center LLC . These…

CCPA Update: Data Broker Registry Now Live

The California Attorney General unveiled its data broker registry on Monday . On or before January 31 st, companies qualifying as a “data broker” based on the prior year’s activities are required to register their…

Section 13(b) at the New Year: Where Things Stand in the Fight Over The FTC’s Enforcement Authority

The year ended with a flurry of activity related to the FTC’s ability to obtain permanent injunctions and restitution under Section 13(b) of the FTC Act. As we head into 2020, a level-set is in order. To File or Not…

The Last Decade’s Top Ad Law Access Reads

In the 2010s, Kelley Drye’s Ad Law Access blog posted approximately 1500 entries. Below are the most popular by year. To give you a sense of beginning to end, the first post came one month after Apple announced the…