Ad Law Access

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

Wave of Class Actions for Data Security Breaches

If your company collects customers’ personal data in the course of its business, be aware of the wave of class actions that have recently been filed arising out of data security breaches. Finkelstein Thompson, a…

Identity Theft Litigation Update: Recent Cases Show Trend Toward Dismissal of Speculative Claims

Several weeks ago, we discussed how most courts were rejecting lawsuits where the plaintiffs claimed “damages” in the form of an increased risk of identity theft, generally stemming from allegations of an accidental…

Welcome to the Consumer Financial Services Blog

Which among the following businesses are potentially subject to consumer financial services laws, rules, and regulations? A. a retail clothing chain B. a bank or mortgage company C. an internet retailer D. a fast food…