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Hulu Hit with Class Action Over Automatic Renewals
In 2010, California enacted a law governing automatic renewals. As we previously posted, the law generally requires that companies: (1) clearly disclose the material offer terms before a consumers subscribes; (2)…
Fit To Be Tied? Lessons from the Fitbit Recall
The Consumer Product Safety Commission recently announced a recall of the Fitbit Force, a wireless activity-tracking wristband, because of consumer reports of rashes, skin irritation and blistering. Consumers are…
Association of National Advertiser’s Advertising Law & Public Policy Conference - April 23-24
Join Partner John Villafranco at the Association of National Advertisers' Advertising Law & Public Policy Conference in Washington, DC on April 23-24. Mr. Villafranco's session, entitled "Class Actions and a Collision…
Lawsuit Filed Against Google Over Kids’ In-App Purchases
A class action lawsuit was filed last week in California against Google Inc., alleging that many apps in Google’s app marketplace permit children to make virtual purchases within the game without a parents’ knowledge…
The Hits Keep on Coming: New “Natural” Settlements and Filings
Two more food companies have reached settlements over “natural” claims. In a class action suit against Popchips, Inc., plaintiffs alleged that the maker of Popchips snacks misled consumers by labeling and promoting…