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By Richard B. Newman | | Advertising and Marketing, FTC, Internet Law, Lead Generation, Privacy, Privacy and Data Security, State AGs, Technology
Legislation was recently introduced in the Senate that would significantly bolster the Federal Trade Commission’s authority to enforce privacy and data security laws, and preempt the patchwork of presently existing data privacy regimes. Intended to address those that utilize, process and benefit from consumer data in “unfair and deceptive ways,” the Consumer Data Privacy and…
Congress Considers Federal Price Gouging Legislation
By Richard B. Newman | | Uncategorized
As state Attorneys General and other government regulatory agencies ramp-up efforts to battle price-gouging during the COVID-19 pandemic, the House and Senate are now contemplating various proposals to address the problem during any declared state of emergency. The first is H.R. 6264. Sponsored by Rep. Jason Smith, the proposed bill tasks the Secretary of Health…
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…
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…
Table of Contents
- Proposed Privacy Bill Would Bolster FTC Enforcement Authority
- Congress Considers Federal Price Gouging Legislation
- Telemarketing Alert: New York’s Nuisance Call Act
- Richard B. Newman Represents Developers in Precedent-Setting ‘Stalking’ App Case
- Seventh Circuit Deals Body Blow to FTC’s Enforcement Powers
- FTC Announces Loot Box Consumer Protection Workshop
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