The concept of legal standing made headlines in high-profile U.S. Supreme Court cases this summer; but it is just as critical for cases in Virginia state courts. In the land use and real estate development context, the...more
Thank you for reading the March 2023 issue of Sterne Kessler's MarkIt to Market® newsletter. This month, we discuss a false advertising class action lawsuit against restaurant chain Buffalo Wild Wings. In this issue: -...more
While college basketball fans have been rushing to sports bars to eat wings and watch their teams make a run for the championship, one sports bar has been facing a class action lawsuit over its marketing of its chicken...more
On June 16, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a strongly worded report to Congress, “Combatting Online Harms Through Innovation,” warning that policymakers must use “great caution” when mandating the use of...more
In a report by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released on June 16, 2022, the agency is critical of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to combat online harms. In the report by the agency, which was issued in response...more
Update confirms the introduction of an active “duty of care” and a dedicated regulator, as part of a comprehensive new online regulatory regime. Following a wave of commentary from industry, the social sector, and other...more
A recent decision by a Washington federal district court caught my eye because it involved a circumstance I often see—a new development in the law results in a class action lawsuit being filed before the defendant has an...more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued an Opinion and Final Order finding that the data security practices of LabMD, Inc. were unreasonable, and therefore constituted an unfair act or practice in violation of Section 5...more
The FTC issued an Opinion and Final Order reversing the previously dismissed charges against LabMD on July 29. FTC Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) D. Michael Chappell had dismissed the case against LabMD on November 13, 2015...more
On July 29, 2016, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) announced its long-awaited decision in its LabMD enforcement action. The Commissioners reversed the decision of an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) and held...more
No harm, no foul? Not according to the FTC. On July 29, 2016, the Commission held that a showing of tangible injury was not necessary in order for company acts and practices to be considered unfair. The case, In the...more