Ad Law News and Views-July 21, 2016
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Recent News
Connected Toys, Augmented Reality as the Next Big (Io)Thing
NY Attorney General Announces Infomercial Settlements
Clarity Coming Soon About What New Jersey’s Truth-in-Consumer Contract, Warranty and Notice Act (“TCCWNA”) Actually Requires
Congress Passes National GMO Disclosure Law
What You Need to Know About Privacy Shield: An Overview of the New Transatlantic Framework
Australian Court Imposes $3 Million Penalty for Product Safety Violations
Despite Early Challenges, European Commission Adopts EU-U.S. Privacy Shield
Analysis
Federal Trade Commission v. Amazon.com Inc.
Partner Dana Rosenfeld co-authored the E-Commerce Law Reports article “Federal Trade Commission v. Amazon.com Inc.” The article discusses a recent federal ruling in favor of the FTC, finding that Amazon was liable for children’s unauthorized in-app purchases. The article covers the background of the Amazon case, the court’s order, and key takeaways. It highlights that the Amazon decision, in addition to other recent FTC actions in the mobile marketplace, identifies key compliance obligations and considerations for app developers and providers. Read more…
FTC Data Security Enforcement: Analyzing the Past, Present, and Future
The Competition Journal article “FTC Data Security Enforcement: Analyzing The Past, Present, And Future\” explains the current legal landscape on data security, the Federal Trade Commission’s legal authority to regulate data security practices, efforts to increase enforcement, and predictions for the future. Read more…
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