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Updates on advertising law and privacy law trends, issues, and developments

Interview with David Vladeck, Director, FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection

The American Bar Association’s The Antitrust Source published an article, “Interview with David Vladeck, Director, FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection.” The in-depth interview examines Mr. Vladeck’s career as a litigator…

Florida Attorney General Sues Company Over Free Trial Offer

Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum recently sued a company and its affiliates over allegations the companies enrolled consumers in a monthly subscription program without the consumers' knowledge or consent. The AG…

Maine Committee Votes to Repeal Law Prohibiting Marketing to Children

This month, a Maine legislative committee voted to repeal a controversial online marketing law that was enacted just last year. Among other things, the law, entitled “ An Act To Prevent Predatory Marketing Practices…

Ramirez and Brill Confirmed as FTC Commissioners

Late last night, the Senate unanimously confirmed Edith Ramirez and Julie Brill to fill the two vacant seats on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). 1 Ms. Ramirez will replace Republican Deborah Majoras, who stepped…

Behavioral Advertising Icon Adopted

This post was written by Kristin A. Hird and Dana B. Rosenfeld . A broad coalition of advertising associations has agreed on a standard icon – a white “i” surrounded by a circle on a blue background dubbed the “Power…