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EU Data Protection Authority Issues GDPR Action Plan, Swiss Sign Privacy Deal with U.S.
On January 16, 2017, the Article 29 Working Party (“Working Party”)—the EU’s central data protection advisory board—published a press release regarding its Action Plan for 2017, which was adopted as part of its wider…
New FTC Acting Chair Maureen Ohlhausen Offers Insight into Consumer Protection Priorities
Just over one week after being named acting chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Maureen Ohlhausen delivered the keynote address at the American Bar Association’s biennial Consumer Protection Conference in…
CIT Adds New Requirements for ‘Assembled in USA’ Claims Analysis
A recent decision the by the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) has important implications for importers, government contractors, and manufacturers that make “Assembled in America” and similar claims. In a ruling…
FTC Cries Foul On Breathometer Accuracy Claims
The FTC recently announced a settlement with Breathometer, Inc ., a company that marketed a smartphone accessory that it claimed could detect blood alcohol levels. Users could simply plug the accessory into the…
New NAD Decision Addresses Product Reviews
The NAD recently announced a decision that touches upon various issues related to consumer reviews, including how paid endorsements should be disclosed, a company’s responsibilities regarding the content of…