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

CPSC Announces $3.1 Million Civil Penalty, Compliance Program for Cinmar

Last Friday, the CPSC announced that it had reached a settlement agreement with Cinmar LLC, resolving allegations that the company knowingly failed to report a defect involving its Frontgate foldaway step ladders.…

Think Your Mobile App Can Avoid the ADA? Well, Think Again...

The Department of Justice continues to aggressively pursue its enforcement agenda when it comes to ensuring that websites are accessible to persons with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”).…

Jennifer Love Hewitt Sues Over Use of Her Image

Jennifer Love Hewitt doesn't love The Marz Group or its vitamin sprays. In fact, last week, the actress sued the company for using her image in ads without authorization. The Marz Group spent a few minutes in the…

"Psychological Commitment" as a Basis for a Promotional Pricing Lawsuit?

Class action plaintiffs continue to explore new theories under state promotional pricing statutes. Last week, a plaintiff filed a class action complaint against Gap Inc. in California state court, alleging that the…

Is that Flexibility We See in an FTC Order on Disease Claims?

On May 28, 2014, the FTC announced a settlement with the company that sells Lice Shield shampoos, leave-in sprays, and products to be applied to head gear. In the FTC’s view, the company did not possess adequate…