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

Senate Passes Legislation to Eliminate $150 Exemption for Fur Products

Last night, the U.S. Senate passed by unanimous consent the Truth in Fur Labeling Act (H.R. 2480). The legislation, identical to the legislation that previously passed the House of Representatives, will now go to the…

FTC Releases Proposed Framework For Protecting Consumer Privacy

This post was written by the Kelley Drye & Warren Privacy and Information Security Practice Group . Today, the FTC issued its highly-anticipated preliminary staff report on privacy, “ Protecting Consumer Privacy in…

The Importance of Identifying the Correct Relief in FTC Litigation

For nearly 30 years, the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") has sought, and federal courts have awarded, monetary redress for consumers in actions brought under Section 13(b) of the Federal Trade Commission Act ("FTC…

ABA Consumer Protection Conference Open for Registration

Hot off the presses -- registration for the ABA Consumer Protection Conference (Feb. 3, 2011, Washington DC) is now open! There is limited seating, so early registration is encouraged. The all-star line-up of speakers…

FTC Releases Proposed Changes and New Guidance to The Green Guides

This week, the FTC issued its proposed revisions to the " Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims " (the "Green Guides") and announced that it will be accepting public comment on the Proposed Guides until…