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FCC and FTC Announce Consumer Protection Memorandum of Understanding
On Monday, the FCC and FTC published a Memorandum of Understanding in which the two agencies agreed to engage in greater coordination and collaboration on consumer protection issues, with greater respect for each…
Webinar: Preparing for the Worst: A Step by Step Guide to Understanding how the FTC Advertising Claims Enforcement Process Works
Industry scored an important victory in the recent DOJ vs. Bayer case. But, despite that outcome, health claim enforcement will remain a key priority for the FTC going forward. This presentation is a practical…
Safe Harbor Update: The European Commission Issues Guidance on the Schrems Decision
This past Friday, the European Commission (“the Commission”) issued guidance addressing transatlantic data transfers after the European Court of Justice (“ECJ”) decision in the Schrems case. As we noted in an earlier…
California Enacts Three Bills Amending Breach Notification Statute
Last week, California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law three bills that revise California’s data breach notification statute. The bills, which take effect January 1, 2016, establish specific formatting requirements…
Dumbing Down Your Smart TV: California Prohibits the Use of Voice Recognition for Advertising Purposes
Last week, California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law A.B. 1116, prohibiting manufacturers' use of smart televisions’ voice recognition feature for advertising purposes. Effective January 1, 2016, consumers must…