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The Federal Trade Commission recently closed its investigation of Hyundai Motor America’s alleged violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act (15 U.S.C. § 45) in connection with a blogging campaign conducted to spark interest in Hyundai’s Super Bowl XLV ads. Read more.
December 21, 2011
New York Magazine named eleven Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz attorney's to its 2012 "New York Area's Best Lawyers" list. Read more.
December 15, 2011
Dr. Norbert Sander, Executive Director of The Armory Foundation at The New Balance Track & Field Center, cited Michael Frankfurt as a key to the founation's success in helping children in New York City. View Article
December 13, 2011
For the second time in three years Crain's New York Business listed Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz as one of the "Best Places to Work in New York City" – a list that includes the top 50 employers in New York City across all industries. Read more.
December 5, 2011
The Federal Trade Commission announced yesterday that Facebook has settled charges that it deceived consumers by making false privacy assurances, and then repeatedly allowing consumer information to be shared and made public. The settlement serves as a timely reminder that companies must abide by their own statements regarding how personal information is used and shared. Read more.
November 30, 2011
This week the U.S. Department of Transportation announced that Spirit Airlines will pay $50,000 to settle allegations that it failed to comply with DOT’s full-fare advertising rules when it tweeted about airfares without disclosing material information about the fares in the tweets themselves. Read more.
November 23, 2011
Established companies, startups, and solitary programmers alike are rushing to produce Apps for handheld devices such as mobile phones and tablets. Read more.
November 18, 2011
The Council of Better Business Bureaus has announced the first six compliance agreements with online behavioral marketers under the self-regulatory regime of its "Online Interest-Based Advertising Accountability Program". Beginning in August, the program began testing the functionality, usability, and duration of consumer-choice mechanisms offered by a number of companies. Read more.
November 14, 2011
In response to a challenge brought by 1800-Contacts, Inc., the National Advertising Division of the Council of Better Business Bureaus has reviewed advertising claims made by Coastal Contacts, Inc., through a Facebook promotion offering "free" products to consumers who "Liked" its Facebook page. Read more.
November 10, 2011
The Federal Trade Commission's proposed settlement with the online advertiser ScanScout, announced yesterday, offers a timely reminder of the importance of ensuring that your company's stated privacy practices align with how your company actually collects and uses information. Read more.
November 9, 2011
News that the Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain once settled charges of sexual harassment has once again placed this complicated issue in the public eye. Read more.
November 8, 2011
Today advertisers are not only mastering the art of speaking through social media channels, they are also exploring ways to listen and learn. But while "social listening" or "social media monitoring" can yield valuable market data, these practices also raise privacy and ethical concerns. Read more.
November 3, 2011
California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris filed a complaint against three companies Wednesday for allegedly making false and misleading claims about their plastic water bottles' recyclability and biodegradability. Read more.
October 31, 2011
Recently dot xxx (.xxx) was approved as a top-level domain by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). The .xxx domain is intended for use by members of the adult entertainment industry. Read more.
October 24, 2011
If you are an author, musician, artist, or other creator of intellectual property (or the heir to such a person), it’s a good time to learn whether you are taking full advantage of your ability to "recapture" certain grants of rights made years ago. While everyone’s business deals are different, we urge you to consider the quick summary below: you may have untapped sources of valuable intellectual property. Read more.
October 21, 2011
As part of the Federal Trade Commission's ("FTC") systematic review of its rules and guides, the FTC has announced that it intends to retain the "Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule", but with certain proposed amendments in order to keep up with current technology and business practices. Read more.
October 18, 2011
The Federal Trade Commission recently implemented revisions to the "Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act" that will cover social media, mobile devices, and other technologies that not taken into account at the time the original rule was enacted. Read more.
September 30, 2011
Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz advertising partner Terri Seligman is one of The Top 50 Women in New York Super Lawyers 2011 – Metro Edition magazine. Read more.
September 30, 2011
Adweek quoted Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on the residual effects of the FTC's recent $25 million settlement with Reebok for deceptive ad practices. View Article
September 29, 2011
The Federal Trade Commission announced today that Reebok International Ltd. will pay $25,000,000 to settle FTC charges that it deceptively advertised its "toning shoes." Reebok’s ads claimed the shoes would provide extra tone and strength to leg and buttock muscles. Read more.
September 29, 2011
Last week, the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States issued new self-regulatory guidelines governing online marketing practices. The new guidelines, which are effective September 30th, apply to marketing on social media sites and other digital communications platforms, including websites, blogs, and mobile communications and applications. Read more.
September 26, 2011
HBO has picked up our client Aaron Sorkin's hour-long cable news network pilot - The Newsroom.
September 23, 2011
The 2011 edition of Legal 500, a London-based directory of leading lawyers recommended Frankfurt Kurnit for Media, Technology & Telecom work (Marketing and Advertising) and Intellectual Property work (Copyright.) Read more.
September 18, 2011
MediaPost quoted Jeffrey A. Greenbaum in a article about an FTC proposal which would prohibit companies from using behavioral targeting techniques on children under 13 without their parents' permission. View Article
September 16, 2011
After four years of litigation, NBC Universal, Fox Broadcasting Company and several major production companies have agreed to settle a class action lawsuit involving premium text message promotions run during the popular competitive reality shows 'American Idol' and 'Deal or No Deal.' Read more.
September 16, 2011
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