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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…
FTC Hosts Workshop on Lead Generation
On October 30, 2015, the FTC held a workshop on lead generation to explore online lead generation in various industries. Lead generation, also called performance marketing, is the process of identifying or cultivating…
Lawsuit Over Website Accessibility Highlights Importance of Compliance
Last month, Reebok was hit with a proposed class action alleging that the company’s website violates the Americans with Disabilities Act because it is not accessible to the blind. The plaintiffs argue that Reebok.com…
European Commissioner Seeks Higher Data Protection under Revised U.S. Safe Harbour
An exchange of views between the European Parliament and Mrs. Věra Jourová, European Commissioner for Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality, revealed ongoing negotiations between the Commission and the U.S. Department…
NAD Addresses Reviews Incentivized by a Sweepstakes
One maker of insect-control products (United Industries Corporation) challenged claims made by another maker of similar products (The Scotts Company) at the NAD. Among the issues in the challenge was a sweepstakes that…