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FTC as Data Security Cop Affirmed
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit this week affirmed the authority of the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC” or “Commission”) to enforce against companies that lack reasonable cybersecurity practices. Prior…
Jordan $8.9M – Dominick’s 0: Star Wins Over Unauthorized Use of Name
For years, Michael Jordan dominated opponents on the basketball court. Now, he seems to be doing the same in legal courts. Last week, a jury ordered Chicago grocery chain Dominick’s (now owned by Safeway) to pay the…
FTC Urges FDA to Reconsider Homeopathic Regulatory Framework
In a comment filed last Friday, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) responded to its sister-agency’s request for comments by urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to reconsider how homeopathic drugs are…
Scandal Serves as a Reminder of the Importance of Morals Clauses
This week, long-time Subway spokesperson Jared Fogle reached a plea agreement on charges of child pornography and having sex with minors. Although the sandwich shop noted that it no longer has a relationship with…
FTC Resolves Case Against “Melanoma Detective” App Marketer
The FTC announced late last week that it resolved its case against the final defendant, Avrom Lasarow, in the “Melanoma Detective” app matters. The FTC alleged that claims that the apps could detect and diagnose…