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

FTC Seeks Comment Regarding Retail Food Store Advertising and Marketing Practices Rule

On August 18, 2011 the FTC issued a request for public comment and advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) as part of the Commission's review of the costs, benefits, necessity, and regulatory and economic…

FDA to Host Public Workshop on Mobile Medical Apps Guidance

The FDA announced that it will host a public workshop on September 12th and 13th, 2011 to gather input on the agency’s recently issued draft guidance document, “ Mobile Medical Applications .” The FDA issued the…

FTC Settles with Mobile App Developer Over Alleged Privacy Violations

On August 15, 2011, the FTC announced a settlement with W3 Innovations, LLC (“W3”) and its President over charges that the company violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”) when W3 allegedly…

NASCAR Sued Over Unsolicited Text Messages

Earlier this week, a California plaintiff filed a class action lawsuit against NASCAR alleging that the company violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (the "TCPA") by sending unsolicited text messages. The…

Third Circuit Indicates Judicial Disenchantment With Consumer Survey Evidence

On August 4, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit rendered its unanimous decision in Pernod Ricard USA, LLC v. Bacardi USA, Inc., holding that a consumer survey need not be considered when a label…