CommLaw Monitor
FTC Seeks Comment Regarding Retail Food Store Advertising and Marketing Practices Rule
Posted by Sarah Roller On August 18, 2011 the FTC issued a request for public comment and advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) as part of the Commission's review of the costs, benefits, necessity, and…
FTC Settles with Mobile App Developer Over Alleged Privacy Violations
On August 15, 2011, the FTC announced a settlement with W3 Innovations, LLC (“W3”) and its President over charges that the company violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”) when W3 allegedly…
Avoiding Trouble When Adding an App to the Business Model
The rise of smartphones, wifi hotspots, and high-speed data networks has spurred new technology-based business models and the exponential growth of consumer information online. Chief among new technologies, the use of…
What You Need to Know About the Law Relating to the Marketing of Dietary Supplements in the U.S., the EU and China
Consumers around the world are increasing their use of dietary supplements. In the United States alone, consumers spend almost $27 billion per year on dietary supplements, and the EU and China are also rapidly…
'Big Three' Weigh in on Online Privacy: FTC, FCC and NTIA Testify at Privacy Hearing
On July 14, 2011, a joint House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee hearing focused on online privacy policy and perspectives of the ‘big three’ federal agencies with potential jurisdiction over online privacy – the…