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

Where to Find More Info on the FTC’s Top Rules for 2022

Last week, Jessica Rich wrote about the FTC’s rulemaking plans for 2022 . Make sure you read that post for a detailed analysis of what the Commission is planning. As we looked at which of those topics have…

State Attorneys General Address National Health Crises, One Person at a Time

Some might have the mistaken impression that State AGs rarely delve into health related cases, believing them to be largely preempted by the FDA. However, these days there is little doubt that the Attorneys General are…

New Mexico Attorney General Settles Google Children’s Privacy Cases: A Unique Settlement Adds to a Complicated Landscape

On December 13, the New Mexico Attorney General announced a settlement with Google to resolve claims regarding children’s privacy, including in the burgeoning EdTech space. The federal lawsuits Balderas v. Tiny Lab…

Senate Hearing on Promoting Competition and Privacy in the Tech Sector: Two Hearings in One?

On December 7, 2021, the Senate Finance Committee’s Subcommittee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Growth conducted a hearing on “promoting competition, growth, and privacy protection in the technology sector. The…

What Rulemaking is the FTC planning for 2022? Now We Know

After months of speculation, we now know what rules the FTC will launch or possibly amend in 2022, thanks to a Statement of Regulatory Priorities the FTC published December 9. The headlines? In addition to reviewing…