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DOJ and FTC crack down on deceptive claims for healthcare corporation

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On June 23, the DOJ and FTC announced the government has obtained substantial injunctive relief, and that the department will collect $100,000 in civil penalties, from an Illinois-based healthcare corporation pursuant to a...more

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Building a Health App? Part 4: Avoiding an FTC Enforcement Action

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The market for apps designed to improve health and wellness or even to diagnose and treat medical conditions continues to grow. Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) approved a new smartphone-based “carbon...more

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Building a Health App? What You Need to Know

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Last week, Apple announced the new Apple Watch Series 3 which will feature an enhanced heart rate app. The app will notify you when it detects an elevated heart rate even when you are not working out. The sensor will also be...more

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NY AG Announces Settlements with Three Mobile-Health App Developers Over Privacy, Marketing Concerns

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On March 23, 2017, New York State Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced settlements with three mobile health application (app) development companies aimed at curbing deceptive marketing practices and inadequate...more

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