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04.11.19

Tech Scam Costs Office Depot, Software Company $35M

For tricking consumers into spending millions of dollars on computer repairs and technical services by falsely claiming their software uncovered malware symptoms on consumers’ computers, Office Depot Inc. and its software supplier, Support.com, have agreed to pay a total of $35 million to the ...


04.11.19

Beer Brands Battle Over Corn Syrup

In a not-so-surprising move in the escalating war between beer brands, MillerCoors has filed a false advertising suit against Anheuser-Busch accusing the company of spending tens of millions of dollars on an “extensive and pervasive advertising scheme designed to frighten consumers.”


04.04.19

Congress Faces Issues of Facial Recognition Technology

Businesses would need the explicit consent of individuals before using facial recognition technology pursuant to new bipartisan legislation introduced in Congress.


04.04.19

Retailer Not Liable Under Lanham Act—This Time

A new decision from a Texas federal court sounds a cautionary note for retailers about the potential for liability based on claims made on items sold in their stores.


04.04.19

NARB Shines a Light on ‘Double Offer’ Flashlight Claims

In order to clearly and conspicuously disclose the discount or price offered for a second item and any associated charges or fees, the National Advertising Review Board (NARB) recommended that Telebrands Corp. modify its “double offer” and “buy one get one” claims.


04.04.19

A Thousand Words: Getty Images Trigger Class Action

In a new putative class action complaint, a Texas-based digital media marketing company accused Getty of fraudulently claiming ownership of copyrights in public domain images and selling fictitious copyright licenses for such images.


03.28.19

TINA Seeks to Influence FTC on Social Media Influencers

Decrying the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) lack of action against social media influencers, Truth in Advertising, Inc. (TINA), filed a formal complaint with the agency.


03.28.19

Will Washington Be the Next California?

By a vote of 46-1, the state Senate passed the Washington Privacy Act (WPA), which would provide consumers in the state with the right to learn what data is collected about them and whether the information is sold to outside companies.


03.28.19

Federal Bill Would Expand COPPA

Federal lawmakers have proposed a new bill (Senate Bill 748) that would amend the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) to prohibit behaviorally targeted ads being directed to anyone under the age of 16 and mandate that companies obtain explicit consent from teens between the ages ...


03.28.19

$2.5M Deal Snuffs Out Cigar Promotion Suit

A challenge to a cigar company’s “buy one, get one” promotions ended with a $2.5 million settlement recently approved by an Oregon federal court.