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Complaint Holds Wyndham Hotels Accountable for Alleged Data Security Flaws at Independent Franchisee Locations
On June 26, 2012, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) filed a lawsuit against global hospitality company Wyndham Worldwide Corporation and three of its subsidiaries (the “Defendants”) alleging that the companies…
You May Not Be As Lucky As the NY Yankees
In working with brand owners large and small, I find a surprising number of instances where independent contractors are hired to create content without a proper work for hire or other agreement to protect the company.…
Consumer Files Lawsuit Over Pittsburgh Penguins Text Message Campaign
A consumer recently filed a class action lawsuit against the Pittsburgh Penguins alleging that the team’s text message campaign violates federal law. The consumer claims that when he signed up to receive text messages,…
Video Interview: Discussing Spokeo's FTC Settlement with LXBN TV
Following up on my post on the subject, last week I had the opportunity to speak with Colin O'Keefe of LXBN regarding Spokeo's $800,000 settlement with the FTC. In the brief interview, I explain what Spokeo does, how…
Stakeholders to Discuss Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) will convene stakeholders July 12, 2012 in Washington, DC to develop a privacy code of conduct focused on mobile applications. Mobile apps is the…