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App Law & Privacy

by Field Law on 1/17/2013

Several recent stories have highlighted the concerns over personal information, privacy and the reach of mobile apps. Once again, the law is labouring to keep up with technology....more

FTC Consent Order Illustrates Importance of Privacy Policy Disclosure and Adherence

by Karen H Bromberg | Cohen & Gresser LLP on 1/8/2013

The importance of fully disclosing (and abiding by) your company’s privacy policies was underscored last month when the U.S. Federal Trade Commission issued a consent order barring Epic Media Group, LLC, an online advertising...more

"FTC Ends Google Investigation With a ‘Slap on the Wrist’"

by Alec Chang, Matthew Hendrickson, Sharis Pozen, Steven Sunshine, Sean Tepe | Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 1/4/2013

On January 3, 2013, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ended its highly publicized and wide-ranging investigation into Google Inc.’s business practices with an enforcement action that has been described by some as a “slap on...more

Trends For 2013 In Internet And Marketing Law

by Travis Crabtree | Looper Reed & McGraw, P.C. on 1/4/2013

After looking at the most popular posts from 2012 in our last edition, today we look at what are likely going to be the big trends for 2013 in internet and marketing law. ...more

FTC Amends Its COPPA Rule to Protect Children Online After Technology Advances In Gathering Their Personal Information

by Barry Cutler | BakerHostetler on 12/26/2012

Technology advances often help consumers do things quicker or easier. For regulators and law enforcers, such advances often present challenges in keeping laws and regulations up to date....more

Antitrust Monopolization Considerations in Licensing Cutting-Edge Food Technology Patents

by Paul D. Swanson | Lane Powell PC - Food, Beverage and... on 12/6/2012

The term pioneer patent is often misapplied with hyperbole and exaggeration. When it comes to the shrimp peeling machine invented by Fernand and James Lapeyre, however, that blockbuster label is spot-on. Their automated...more

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