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Facebook Settles FTC Privacy Charges
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…
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November 30 2011
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DOT Settles False Advertising Action against Spirit Airlines for Deceptive Tweets
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.
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November 23 2011
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Six Legal Issues for Mobile Apps Producers
Established companies, startups, and solitary programmers alike are rushing to produce Apps for handheld devices such as mobile phones and tablets.
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November 18 2011
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Accountability Program Announces Initial Compliance Agreements
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.
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November 14 2011
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In Case of First Impression, NAD addresses “Like-gating” on Facebook
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.
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November 10 2011
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Video Ad Network Settles FTC Privacy Complaint
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.
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November 9 2011
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How to Reduce the Risk of Sexual Harassment in Your Workplace
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.
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November 8 2011
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Measuring Buzz: Best Practices for “Social Listening”
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.
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November 3 2011
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California Attorney General Files Suit Against Water Bottle Companies
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.
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October 31 2011
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Protect Your Brand from the New XXX Domain Registry
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.
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October 24 2011
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Can You Recapture Valuable Grants of Rights?
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,…
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October 21 2011
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FTC Seeks Public Comment on Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule
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.
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October 18 2011
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FTC Proposes Revisions to Children’s Online Privacy Rule
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.
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September 30 2011
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Terri Seligman Ranked in Top 50 Women in New York Super Lawyers
Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz advertising partner Terri Seligman is one of The Top 50 Women in New York Super Lawyers 2011 – Metro Edition magazine.
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September 30 2011
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Jeffrey Greenbaum Quoted in Adweek on Reebok Settlement
Adweek quoted Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on the residual effects of the FTC's recent $25 million settlement with Reebok for deceptive ad practices.
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September 29 2011
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FTC Announces $25 Million Settlement with Reebok
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.
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September 29 2011
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Distilled Spirits Council Issues New Social Media Marketing Guidelines
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.
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September 26 2011
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Frankfurt Kurnit Mentioned in Hollywood Reporter - Aaron Sorkin
HBO has picked up our client Aaron Sorkin's hour-long cable news network pilot - The Newsroom.
September 23 2011
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Frankfurt Kurnit in the “Legal 500” 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.)
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September 18 2011
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Jeffrey A. Greenbaum Featured in MediaPost on Behavioral Targeting
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.
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September 16 2011
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Television Networks Agree to Stop Premium Text Message Sweepstakes
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.'
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September 16 2011
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Seventeen Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named 2011 New York-Area “Super Lawyers”
Super Lawyers named seventeen Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys in its 2011 edition.
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September 11 2011
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eBook Scams
The rise of eReader devices and eReader marketplaces provides more and more opportunities for online self-publishers. While these technologies have given a myriad of authors the joy and remuneration of publishing their work, they have also led to modern abuses – abuses that affect intellectual property owners and consumers alike.
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August 31 2011
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Judge Slams Photographer for Meritless Copyright Suit
NEWSgrist quoted Nicole Hyland on her recent “victory not only for artistic expression, but for the legal system as well.”
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August 21 2011
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Frankfurt Kurnit in Artnet Magazine
Last week, Judge Sullivan (SDNY) dismissed copyright claims against our clients Christopher Perez and the Ratio 3 Gallery in San Francisco. Nicole Hyland represent the gallery.
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August 19 2011
