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Mobile Enforcement Continues to be APPealing to the FTC
On March 28, 2014, the FTC announced two new mobile app settlements – with Fandango and Credit Karma – based on allegations that the companies failed to secure the transmission of consumers’ sensitive personal…
CPSC Executive Director Elliot F. Kaye Nominated as Chair
On Thursday, the White House announced the nomination of CPSC Executive Director Elliot F. Kaye to chair the agency. If confirmed by the Senate, Mr. Kaye would fill former Chairwoman Inez Tenenbaum’s position, which…
When Developing an Ad, Don’t Flush Safety Considerations down the Toilet
At our recent seminar, Views from Congress, Enforcers and Advocates: Special Advertising and Marketing Considerations Designed to Protect Children, we discussed the importance of safety considerations when developing…
Hulu Hit with Class Action Over Automatic Renewals
In 2010, California enacted a law governing automatic renewals. As we previously posted, the law generally requires that companies: (1) clearly disclose the material offer terms before a consumers subscribes; (2)…
Why Marketers Should Care about FDA’s OTC Drug Review
We’re all familiar with the phrase “speak now or forever hold your peace.” If you develop products that are in commerce pursuant to an OTC drug monograph — such as fluoride toothpastes, facial washes that also treat…