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FTC. v. Wyndham Litigation

The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has been active in recent years pursuing companies that suffer data security breaches and arguably failed to live up to the data security standards promised in their privacy policies....more

FTC Consent Order Requires Myspace Privacy Assessments for 20 Years: How Can You Keep the FTC Out of Your Space?

Once again, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a warning to companies with online privacy policies: if your privacy policy misrepresents protection of users’ personal information either directly or indirectly, you...more

FTC Settles Privacy Claims Against Myspace

On May 8, the FTC announced an agreement with Myspace to settle government allegations that the social networking service misrepresented the protections offered by its privacy policy. The policy promised consumers that...more

In The Matter of "Verizon Wireless"

Complaint, Request for Investigation, Injunction, and Other Relief

EPIC Files Complaint, Urges FTC to Investigate Verizon's Recent Changes to Privacy Practices EPIC filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission charging that Verizon Wireless has engaged in unfair and deceptive...more

Advertising Law Newsletter - April 22, 2011

In this issue: Tesla Sues BBC Over TV Show Depiction; CAN-SPAM Applies to Facebook Messages, Court Rules; FDA Proposes Rules for Calorie Disclosure; Will California Enact Its Own Privacy Law?; and FTC Settles with Oreck Over...more

Advertising Law - January 7, 2010

IN THIS ISSUE: *Thomas C. Morrison, Prominent False Advertising, Lanham Act Litigator Joins Manatt in New York *Manatt Attorneys Take Center Stage at Leading Industry Events *ISP Wide Open West Charged With Installing...more

Advertising Law - November 16, 2009

IN THIS ISSUE: *Chamber of Commerce Sues Parody Site *Agency Sues Over Brand Integration Idea *Internet Airing Helps Settle Monster Lawsuit *Iconix Settles COPPA Complaint for $250,000 *Ad Shop Goes After Fake...more