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Common Sense Rules in LA Lakers Text Message Suit
Most marketers know they are legally required to get permission before sending text messages to consumers. Despite this, the number of lawsuits involving (allegedly) unsolicited text messages keeps growing, as does the…
Mandated Compliance Programs as the New Normal? Williams-Sonoma Agrees to $987,000 CPSC Civil Penalty & Comprehensive Compliance Program
The tide continues to rise for Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) civil penalties as the Commission announces a $987,000 penalty against Williams-Sonoma, Inc. and the company’s agreement to implement an…
FTC Continues FCRA Enforcement Activities: Warning Letters to 10 Data Brokers
Today, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced that it sent letters to 10 data brokers warning them that their practices may be subject to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”). A sample letter is available…
Washington Attorney General Settles with T-Mobile Over Ad Claims
The Washington Attorney General recently announced a court-ordered agreement with T-Mobile over the company’s new advertising campaign. T-Mobile has been promoting a new service plan that offers “no restrictions,” “no…
FTC Issues Staff Report on Proposed Revisions to Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule
On Monday, the FTC released a Staff Report on the Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule recommending that the Commission adopt the amendments in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking issued on September 30, 2011. The…