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PETA Pulls Ad Featuring Unauthorized Image of Michelle Obama
Yesterday People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals ("PETA") announced that it will pull ads featuring the likeness of first lady Michelle Obama. The image was used without Michelle Obama's permission and created the…
Nevada and New Hampshire Add Data Security and Privacy Laws
New privacy and data security laws took effect in Nevada and New Hampshire on January 1, 2010, continuing the trend of state governments acting to strengthen data security laws. Nevada’s law makes it the first state to…
White House Asks Retailer to Take Down Ad Featuring the President
Last week, the White House asked Weatherproof to remove a Times Square billboard that featured President Obama wearing a Weatherproof jacket in front of the Great Wall of China. According to the White House, the…
CPSC Extends Stay of Enforcement on Lead-Content Testing and Certification and Lifts Stay on Other Products
On December 28, 2009, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC” or “Commission”) issued a notice extending the stay of enforcement on lead-content testing and certification of certain children’s products pursuant…
New Article on Facebook Promotions Guidelines
Last month, we posted an entry that discussed the new Promotions Guidelines issued by Facebook. The Promotions Guidelines specify what types of promotions can and cannot be run on the Facebook platform, as well as what…