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Parties to business acquisitions use indemnification clauses to provide security for harm that may result following the closing of the transaction. Indemnification obligations require one party to compensate the other for...more
California law has changed. The change now makes it easier for California litigants to sue their opponents for fraudulently breaching a contract. Lawyers who negotiate and draft agreements subject to California law should...more
This year, a laboratory issued a report wherein it claims to have tested over-the-counter and prescription acne products containing benzoyl peroxide and found what it deemed to be “unacceptably high” levels of benzene. In...more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently finalized its Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials (Rule) to combat fake reviews and testimonials. The finalized Rule comes after the FTC reviewed 100 public...more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been actively flexing its authority as a privacy regulator in recent months. The agency has been especially focused on identifying data practices it views to be “unfair”, thereby...more
Court: Circuit Court of South Carolina, Fifth Judicial Circuit - A South Carolina jury Aug. 16 returned a $64.4 million plaintiff’s verdict against product manufacturer Johnson & Johnson and supplier American International...more
As a part of our Quarterly Practice Group Update, we are pleased to produce our latest installment of our continued success in fraud litigation. This report was originally conceptualized three years ago as a one-time...more
On August 21, a group of trade organizations filed an amicus brief in support of a motion to dismiss filed by a subprime auto lender that is the target of a joint enforcement action brought by the CFPB and the New York State...more
On August 30, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission announced that the Department of Justice filed a complaint upon notification and referral from the FTC against a surveillance camera company that allegedly failed to provide...more
A California federal court granted a motion to compel arbitration by retail franchisor Batteries Plus and its two executives, and dismissed a franchisee’s action alleging violations of the California Franchise Investment Law,...more
In Dao v. Trinh, a group of five individuals who contributed money for membership in a religious community sued the person who they alleged misapplied their money for the benefit of a different religious community. No....more
It was another active year in securities class actions, with appellate courts demonstrating renewed interest in secondary market misrepresentation claims. In one such decision from February 2024, Drywall Acoustic Lathing and...more
Last week, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) published Frequently Asked Questions on the final rule governing FDIC Official Signs and Advertising Requirements, False Advertising, Misrepresentation of Insured...more
Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more
Judge Engelmayer’s 107-page dismissal of most of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s claims against SolarWinds provides valuable guidance, and some comfort, for public companies and Chief Information Security...more
On August 14, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission announced a Final Rule combatting bogus consumer reviews and testimonials by prohibiting their sale or purchase. The Rule allows FTC lawyers to strengthen enforcement, seek...more
In 2022, North Carolina was bustling with new construction projects, ranking as the sixth highest state for newly built homes. With so much building going on, construction defect claims are bound to pop up. These claims can...more
Over the past month, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has enacted and proposed several changes to its Defect Taxonomy. The Defect Taxonomy is contained in Appendix 8 to FHA Handbook 4000.1. The Defect Taxonomy was...more
In July, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) brought a complaint against Career Step LLC for targeting servicemembers with misrepresentations concerning Career Step’s ability to match its customers with jobs in the healthcare...more
Energizer False Advertising Suit Runs Out of Juice at 9th Circuit - The 9th Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a class action lawsuit alleging that Energizer falsely advertised its AA MAX batteries as "up to 50% longer...more
The subsidence risk in geothermal projects needs to be effectively managed by careful review of site conditions and legal and permitting precedents. Production of geothermal fluids can lead to subsidence of the land...more
Last year, we discussed the ever-increasing interest in green branding and how marketing claims related to the environment are receiving increased scrutiny by Canadian regulatory authorities. It should therefore come as no...more
On July 2, 2024 the Federal Trade Commission announced that it initiated action against online used car dealer Vroom for allegedly misrepresenting that it thoroughly examined all vehicles before listing them for sale and...more
In this month's article, we share some of our top "bites" covered during the June 2024 webinar....more
The SEC has been aggressively pursuing cybersecurity investigations and enforcement actions against public companies and foreign private issuers. In these actions, the SEC often alleges one of two theories: 1) that the...more