Hinch Newman LLP

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New York, NY 10005, United States
Phone: (212) 756-8777
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Areas Of Practice
  • Art, Entertainment, & Sports Law
  • Commercial Law & Contracts
  • Communications & Media Law
  • Government
  • Intellectual Property
  • Litigation
  • Privacy
  • Science, Computers, & Tech
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  • California
  • D.C.
  • Nevada
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2-10 Attorneys

FTC Drops the Hammer on Security Camera Firm Over Charges it Failed to Secure Videos and Personal Data, and that it Violated CAN-SPAM Act

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
 /  Administrative Law, Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Consumer Protection, Privacy

FTC Announces Final Rule Banning Fake and False Consumer Reviews and Testimonials

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 civil…more
 /  Administrative Law, Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Communications & Media Law, Science, Computers, & Technology

FTC Action Leads to Settlement Against Defendants Alleged to Have Operated a Business Opportunity Scheme

On August 8, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission announced that as a result of a lawsuit, two defendants that allegedly helped operate a purported business opportunity scheme known by several names have agreed to settlements that…more
 /  Administrative Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Civil Procedure, Consumer Protection, MLM / Direct Sales

FTC Investigation Leads to Lawsuit Against TikTok and ByteDance for Alleged Violations of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act

On August 2, 2024, on behalf of the Federal Trade Commission, the Department of Justice sued video-sharing platform TikTok, its parent company ByteDance, as well as its affiliated companies, with allegedly violating the…more
 /  Consumer Protection, Privacy

Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice Joint Task Force News

The Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice possess both overlapping and distinct authority to challenge anti-competitive practices under federal law. The FTC enforces, without limitation, the FTC Act and the…more
 /  Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Consumer Protection, Science, Computers, & Technology

1MM FTC Settlement With Online Used Car Dealer Over Alleged Misrepresentations and Failing to Deliver on Time

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
 /  Administrative Law, Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Commercial Law & Contracts, Consumer Protection

First Case Where FTC Charges Company in Gig Economy With Violating the Business Opportunity Rule

On July 2, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it is taking action against a gig work company for allegedly misleading consumers about the money they could make on the company’s platform and marketing its business…more
 /  Administrative Law, Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Labor & Employment Law, Consumer Protection

FTC Made in USA Labeling Rule Compliance and Defense Lawyer on Refreshed Agency U.S. Origin Claim Guidance

On July 2, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission announced a “refreshed version” of the agency’s Complying with the Made in USA Standard guidance document. The refreshed guidance document includes, without limitation, updated…more
 /  Administrative Law, Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Consumer Protection, International Law & Trade

Three Things Lead Generators Need to Know About the FCC Single Seller Ruling

As previously blogged about, here, the Federal Communications Commission recently published the final, single-seller lead generator consent rule (the “Rule”). The Rule amends the definition of “prior express written consent”…more
 /  Administrative Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Communications & Media Law, Consumer Protection

FTC Alleges Adobe and Executives Deceived Consumers About Early Termination Fees and Prevented Easy Cancellation of Subscriptions

On June 17, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission announced an action against software maker Adobe and two of its executives for allegedly deceiving consumers by hiding the early termination fee for its most popular subscription…more
 /  Administrative Law, Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Business Torts, Consumer Protection

Ad Agency Liability and the FTC

Advertising agencies are potentially liable to the Federal Trade Commission for deceptive acts or practices, along with their clients. The FTC will consider numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the extent to…more
 /  Administrative Law, Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Communications & Media Law, Consumer Protection

Whoa! U.S. Lawsuit Against Telehealth Providers and Executives Should Turn Heads

On June 10, 2024, the U.S. Justice Department announced that together with the Federal Trade Commission, it filed an amended complaint against telehealth company Cerebral Inc., Cerebral’s founder and former Chief Executive…more
 /  Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Consumer Protection, Health, Privacy, Science, Computers, & Technology

CFPB Warns Against Deception in Contracts for Consumer Financial Products and Services

On June 4, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a circular warning against the use of unlawful or unenforceable terms and conditions in contracts for consumer financial products or services. According to the…more
 /  Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Commercial Law & Contracts, Consumer Protection, Finance & Banking

Recent FTC Settlement a Reminder of Agency Focus on Disclosing Health Information to Third-Parties

On April 11, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it has banned an alcohol addiction treatment firm from disclosing health data for advertising purposes in order to settle agency charges that the company shared…more
 /  Administrative Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Consumer Protection, Health, Privacy

Leading FTC Defense Lawyer on Agency Consumer Protection Investigation Procedures

Generally speaking, investigatory procedures, including use of compulsory process, may be used by Federal Trade Commission (FTC) attorneys in connection with the spectrum of activities that the agency is authorized or required…more
 /  Administrative Law, Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Consumer Protection
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