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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…
NAD Increases Filing Fees for Appeals
Effective today, the NAD has increased its filing fees for appeals and cross-appeals at the National Advertising Review Board to $12,000. This is the first increase in NARB filing fees since 2007. According to the…
Black & Decker Agrees to Pay $960,000 CPSC Penalty
Today the Consumer Product Safety Commission ("CPSC") announced that Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. has agreed to pay a $960,000 civil penalty to settle allegations that the company failed to report safety issues with its…