Communications & Media Law, Business Organization, Consumer Protection

Data Breach: Who's Gonna Get It?

by Shawn Tuma on 1/11/2013

The message–that’s what I’m talking about–who’s gonna get the message sent to them first? Data breaches, hacking, and privacy are one of the biggest news stories since 2011 and there is no sign that will be changing...more

How a claim can be correct but breach the law

by Peter Stubbs on 11/15/2012

The Consumer Law Reform Bill will introduce a prohibition on making unsubstantiated claims into the Fair Trading Act. In practice, this means that all claims about your products (that a reasonable person would expect to be...more

Use Your Phone To Pay For Products And Services

by Peter Bauman - Senior Associate at Tharpe &... on 10/24/2012

Businesses trying to stay ahead of the curve, and jumping on any possible competitive advantage, may now be looking towards the revolution in the payment process. Cash was once (maybe still is) king. Barter has been around...more

In-House Counsel in the Cloud Can You Trust Online Storage

by Christopher Hopkins on 9/26/2012

This article explains to in-house corporate counsels the risks, benefits, and issues to investigate regarding cloud storage of data....more

IP UPDATE: ACTA May Need a Second Act

by Peter Bauman - Senior Associate at Tharpe &... on 9/1/2012

The Internet has created a number of challenges for rights holders and the law. The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) – a plurilateral agreement that seeks to establish worldwide standards for enforcing Intellectual...more

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Underscores Need for Better Work Place Information Policies

by Robert Freedman - Partner at Tharpe & Howell,... on 8/27/2012

News coverage about the recent decision in U.S. v. Nosal heralds the decision as preventing the government from going after employees who use company computers to check their Facebook status or the latest sports scores. But...more

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Underscores Need for Better Work Place Information Policies

by Peter Bauman - Senior Associate at Tharpe &... on 8/26/2012

News coverage about the recent decision in U.S. v. Nosal heralds the decision as preventing the government from going after employees who use company computers to check their Facebook status or the latest sports scores. But...more

California’s Shine the Light Act: Plenty of Reason$ for Businesses Not to Shine It On

by Peter Bauman - Senior Associate at Tharpe &... on 8/25/2012

Recent class actions regarding California’s Shine the Light Act illuminate the need for California businesses to pay attention to their privacy policy compliance practices. Violations of the Act can incur civil penalties of...more

Playtex Loses $13 Million in False Advertising Case

by Robert Freedman - Partner at Tharpe & Howell,... on 8/20/2012

Some cases just stink . . . literally! Especially when they involve baby diapers and advertising claims about diaper disposal pails and their ability to control odors. Munchkin Inc. sued its competitor in the diaper pail...more

Playtex Loses $13 Million in False Advertising Case

by Peter Bauman - Senior Associate at Tharpe &... on 8/20/2012

Some cases just stink . . . literally! Especially when they involve baby diapers and advertising claims about diaper disposal pails and their ability to control odors. Munchkin Inc. sued its competitor in the diaper pail...more

FTC Targets “Up To” Claims

by Peter Bauman - Senior Associate at Tharpe &... on 8/10/2012

Advertising claims that are deceptive or misleading often draw the ire of the Federal Trade Commission. That’s why avoiding the use of potentially misleading or deceptive adverting is advisable. Of course, what seems...more

Advertising Important For Small Business, But Should Be Done Right

by Robert Freedman - Partner at Tharpe & Howell,... on 8/8/2012

Marketing is crucial to the success of a business, especially a business trying to gain a foothold in a tough or competitive environment, and businesses that need to reassert or redefine their identity in the...more

Ninth Circuit rejects class action settlement, clarifies standards for cy pres remedies and plaintiff counsel's attorneys' fees

by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 7/19/2012

In the recently published decision Dennis v. Kellogg Company, No. 11-55674, 2012 WL 2870128 (9th Cir. July 13, 2012), the Ninth Circuit reversed the district court’s approval of a purported $10.64 million settlement between...more

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Communications & Media Law › Business Organization › Consumer Protection

Data Breach: Who's Gonna Get It?

How a claim can be correct but breach the law

Use Your Phone To Pay For Products And Services

In-House Counsel in the Cloud Can You Trust Online Storage

IP UPDATE: ACTA May Need a Second Act

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Underscores Need for Better Work Place Information Policies

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Underscores Need for Better Work Place Information Policies

California’s Shine the Light Act: Plenty of Reason$ for Businesses Not to Shine It On

Playtex Loses $13 Million in False Advertising Case

Playtex Loses $13 Million in False Advertising Case

FTC Targets “Up To” Claims

Advertising Important For Small Business, But Should Be Done Right

Ninth Circuit rejects class action settlement, clarifies standards for cy pres remedies and plaintiff counsel's attorneys' fees

PLDT-Digitel Merger : Who Gets To Say It's For the Public Good?

9 No-Nonsense Rules to Ensure a HIPAA-Compliant Health Care Social Media Strategy

New Limits on Online Marketing: The Implications for Nonprofit Organizations

Advertising Law - September 28, 2010

Volume 6 Issue 1 Summer 2010

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