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The Keys to a Successful FOIA Request

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Want access to James Comey’s private memos detailing his interactions with President Donald Trump? Yeah, so do we. But if you submit a FOIA request for the memos to the FBI or DOJ, it’s pretty much guaranteed to be rejected....more

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The Office of the Attorney General Issues Guidance on SB 478 - California’s Honest Pricing Law

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As noted in our recent client alert and blog, many legal commentators and those in the business community speculated that the California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General would issue guidance on SB 478. On...more

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California AG Issues Guidance Regarding Hidden Fees Ban

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Since the enactment of California’s so-called “Junk Fee Ban,” S.B. 478 (more formally known as the “Honest Pricing Law” or the “Hidden Fees Statute”), Benesch has been fielding a wide range of questions from retailers and...more

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FTC Releases Proposed Rule Targeting “Junk” Fees

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This week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a Proposed Rule, “Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees.” The Proposed Rule comes after the FTC solicited comments through its Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in...more

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What To Know About the New “INFORM Consumers Act”

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Over the past decade, counterfeit goods have become a persistent issue with respect to those involved in the e-commerce business. Counterfeit products, which can be sold as an identical copy or a cheap imitation that looks...more

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Publishers Clearing House: A Cautionary Tale on the Risks of ‘Dark Patterns’ Marketing

Publishers Clearing House (PCH) is well known for surprising major sweepstakes winners with a Prize Patrol knock on their doors. But the recent lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against the company was...more

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FTC Finalizes Updated Guidance for Influencer and Consumer Review Programs

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently finalized updates to its Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (Guides), which address the FTC’s latest thinking about how the...more

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BlockFi Full Disclosure? Jenny Don’t Change Your Number, Christmas in July, and Keep On Truckin’

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BlockFi Bankruptcy Plans Opposed by FTX, Three Arrows, and SEC | CoinDesk - Bankrupt crypto lender BlockFi submitted bankruptcy plans which have now been opposed by bankrupt companies FTX and Three Arrows Capital as well...more

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INFORM Consumers Act: Let the Sun Shine on the Online Marketplace

Are you facing the frustration (and cost) of playing whack-a-mole with counterfeit and infringing products on Amazon and other online marketplaces? If so, the newly enacted INFORM Consumers Act could be a major new tool in...more

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The INFORM Act Takes Effect Today - What that Means for Retailers

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Today, the hotly-debated and highly-anticipated Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces for Consumers Act (“INFORM Act”) finally takes effect....more

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INFORM ACT Takes Effect June 27: What Businesses Need to Know

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the INFORM Act will take effect on June 27. Businesses with an online presence should understand what the new law means and how to prepare to avoid penalties. See Gibney’s prior...more

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New Law Regulating Online Marketplaces Will Impact Sellers, Too

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Starting June 27, operators of online marketplaces will need to comply with a new federal statute, the Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Market Retail Marketplaces for Consumers Act or INFORM Act. The...more

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Plaintiffs’ attorneys discover a new tool in New York City biometrics law

Plaintiffs have filed two putative class action complaints in 2023, alleging violations of New York City’s relatively new biometric information privacy law, signaling a new potential avenue for class action plaintiffs’ lawyer...more

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The INFORM Act Passes; Combating Counterfeiting with Transparency in Online Sales

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The recent passage of the Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces for Consumers Act (INFORM Act) bears significant implications for brand owners and online marketplaces. For brand owners, the...more

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New Federal Disclosure Requirements for Online Sellers Target Anonymous Counterfeiters

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A new federal law requires increased transparency in online sales transactions with the aim of protecting consumers against fraudsters and counterfeiters that historically have been able to hide anonymously behind unverified...more

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FTC Compliance Attorney Foreshadows Evolving Biz Opp Rule to Include Money-Making, Business Coaching and Mentoring, and eCommerce...

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The Business Opportunity Rule (“Biz Opp Rule”) was first adopted in 2012. It applies to commercial arrangements where a seller solicits a prospective buyer to enter into a new business, the prospective purchaser makes a...more

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Wireless Roundup (May 2022)

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Key Wireless Deadlines- SEC Requests Comment on Cybersecurity Reporting Requirements: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is proposing rules to enhance and standardize disclosures regarding cybersecurity risk...more

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Are Your Website and Mobile Application Compliant With Consumer Protection Laws?

In this client alert, I discuss two lawsuits that were recently filed by the District of Columbia Attorney General (“D.C. AG”) against food delivery company DoorDash and grocery delivery service Instacart.  In particular, I...more

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AD-ttorneys@law: Consumer Reviews: Paid? Fake? Negative?

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Let’s be honest. Customer reviews and testimonials influence buying decisions -- an online review can make or break the path to purchase. Amy Ralph Mudge is her authentic self as she outlines the legal framework and counts...more

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How a Surge in E-Commerce Sales Could Impact Financial Reporting; A Look at ASC 606 and Disaggregated Revenue

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Over the past eight months of this pandemic, we have all seen the rise of e-commerce as a vital necessity for most companies. For many companies, e-commerce has significantly outperformed their existing sales channels and...more

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Amazon Announces It Will Publicly Display U.S. Third Party Sellers’ Names and Addresses to Combat Counterfeit e-Commerce Goods

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In 2020, Amazon, one of the world’s largest e-commerce platforms, has implemented and established strategies, features and resources that are noteworthy to address the rampant issue of counterfeiting and piracy throughout...more

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Regulators Unveil Guidance On Best Practices for Internet Vehicle Sales

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Acknowledging that “[c]onsumers are clamoring for the opportunity to purchase the vehicles of their choice online because it expands the options available and enables them to save a considerable amount of time and possibly...more

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Do Turkish Companies Have to Comply With the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”)?

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Your business complies with the General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR") and/or Turkish Personal Data Protection Law numbered 6698 and its secondary legislation ("PDPL"); but does it comply with the California Consumer...more

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January 2020: Survey of the Retail Industry’s Privacy Practices

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With the enactment of the European General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) and the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA”), retailers have been forced to cope with a shifting privacy landscape that impacts the data that...more

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Retailer Reminder: FTC Releases Guidance for Social Media Influencers

With the online shopping season in full swing, the FTC decided that online retailers might benefit from a reminder as to the dos and don’ts for social media influencers. Thus, the FTC released a new guide, “Disclosures 101...more

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