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'Big Three' Weigh in on Online Privacy: FTC, FCC and NTIA Testify at Privacy Hearing
On July 14, 2011, a joint House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee hearing focused on online privacy policy and perspectives of the ‘big three’ federal agencies with potential jurisdiction over online privacy – the…
President Obama Announces Plan to Nominate Former Ohio AG to Lead Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
After much speculation concerning who would be nominated to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), President Obama announced plans to nominate former Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray for the post at…
5 Legal Considerations for Your Social Media Campaign
Most companies appreciate the importance of having a presence in the social media space, but not every company also appreciates the legal risks that can lurk there. As a result, many companies have run into problems…
Join Us August 9 for the Webinar, "Trending Topics: Social Media and the Law"
You’ve seen and heard the benefits of social media marketing campaigns. But are you adequately managing the legal risk? In recent months, companies have found themselves in hot water over video contests, online content…
FTC Investigates Twitter for Acts Towards Competitors
Recently, one of Twitter’s business partners announced that it had been contacted by the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and planned to comply with the agency’s request for information. The company, UberMedia,…