Internet Marketing Law Blog
Telemarketing Alert: New York’s Nuisance Call Act
By Richard B. Newman | | Advertising and Marketing, Lead Generation, Privacy, State AGs, Telemarketing
In December 2019, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation enacting the Nuisance Call Act. The Act closes a loophole in Do Not Call Registry that permitted live telemarketers to call those on the list. It requires live voice outbound telemarketers to provide consumers the option to be added to the seller’s DNC list. If…
Richard B. Newman Represents Developers in Precedent-Setting ‘Stalking’ App Case
By Richard B. Newman | | Advertising and Marketing, Featured, FTC, Privacy, Privacy and Data Security, Uncategorized
As reported by numerous media outlets, FTC defense attorney Richard B. Newman recently represented developers of so-called “stalking app” in the first-ever case of its kind in the United States. Following an aggressive Federal Trade Commission investigation (CID), the firm successfully resolved charges that the respondents’ products compromised the privacy and security of the consumer…
How To Make FTC Compliant U.S. Origin (Made in USA) Claims
By Richard B. Newman | | Advertising and Marketing, Featured, FTC
The Federal Trade Commission possesses the authority to regulate U.S. origin (“Made in USA”) claims under Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act. The FTC Act prohibits unfair or deceptive acts or practices. Objective advertising claims, including U.S. origin claims, must be truthful and substantiated. The FTC has actual guidelines for making lawful U.S.…
Seventh Circuit Deals Body Blow to FTC’s Enforcement Powers
By Richard B. Newman | | Advertising and Marketing, FTC, Internet Law
Section 13(b) requests for asset freezes, receiverships, and disgorgement may no longer be a slam dunk for the FTC. The Seventh Circuit has ruled that the Federal Trade Commission lacks authority to seek monetary relief from defendants in federal court. In doing so, it broke ranks with numerous circuits and long standing precedent. The appeal…
FTC Announces Loot Box Consumer Protection Workshop
By Richard B. Newman | | FTC
The Federal Trade Commission recently announced that it plans to hold a public workshop in August 2019 that will examine consumer protection issues related to video game “loot boxes.” What are Loot Boxes Loot boxes are in-game rewards players can purchase while playing a video game. They contain a random assortment of virtual items to…
Federal Digital Marketing Bill of Rights for Minors Seeks to Expand COPPA
By Richard B. Newman | | Advertising and Marketing, FTC, Privacy, Privacy and Data Security
As federal lawmakers continue to grapple with what a federal privacy bill might look like, new legislation has been introduced that targets specific data privacy issues. Digital Marketing Legislation Federal legislators have proposed Senate Bill 748, the Digital Marketing Bill of Rights for Minors. If passed, the online privacy legislation would amend the Children’s Online…
Table of Contents
- Telemarketing Alert: New York’s Nuisance Call Act
- Richard B. Newman Represents Developers in Precedent-Setting ‘Stalking’ App Case
- How To Make FTC Compliant U.S. Origin (Made in USA) Claims
- Seventh Circuit Deals Body Blow to FTC’s Enforcement Powers
- FTC Announces Loot Box Consumer Protection Workshop
- Federal Digital Marketing Bill of Rights for Minors Seeks to Expand COPPA
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