Apple Fights False Advertising Class Action on iPhones By Nicholas Iovino Apple attorney told a federal judge that the Silicon Valley giant did not trick customers into paying more for iPhones with false promises about data security. “They know they …
NY AG settles with scouting company over deceptive practices By Christopher Maynard Young athletes from across the country go through high school hoping to catch the eye of a college scout, but New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman charges one scouting company with preying …
3 Tips To Avoid Liability For Actions of Your Online Resellers By Chip Cooper, ESQ Recent case law confirms once again: if online agreements are presented properly to end-users, they’re legally enforceable. This continuing trend is good news for websites …
Millercoors Wins “Not From Australia” Lawsuit Over Foster’s By Ashley Brandt In one of latest wins for brewers against deceptive labeling lawsuits brought against domestically made beers over branding that arguably conveys they are imported. Millercoors has scored a win for …
L.A. Vehicle Donation Charity Ordered to Shut Down After Alleged False Advertising By Howard Fine Los Angeles vehicle donation charity People’s Choice Charity has been ordered to shut down and pay at least $30,000 in penalties to set up a fund …
Missouri attorney general sues three opioid drugmakers over false claims, advertising By Durrie Bouscaren The state of Missouri filed suit against three major drug companies, alleging they fueled the nation’s opioid epidemic with a campaign of false advertising and fake …
Think You’re Eating ‘100% Natural’ Chicken? Think Again By Kari Hamerschlag Many health conscious consumers are reducing their consumption of red meat in favor of chicken—especially products labeled and promoted as “100% natural”—believing they are a healthier option produced without …
How To Avoid FTC Biz Op Regulation By Chip Cooper, ESQ Effective on March 1, 2012, the FTC’s new Business Opportunity Rule (New Biz Op Rule) became effective. The Biz Op Rule applies to a specific type of offer defined …
Ninth Circuit Revives False Ad Claims Against Neiman Marcus By Helen Christophi The Ninth Circuit ruled that Neiman Marcus will have to answer accusations that it tricks customers into believing it sells the same upscale clothing at its Last Call outlets …
The FTC Begins Crackdown On Behavioral Ads – Is Your Site In The Cross Hairs? By Chip Cooper, Esq. On March 14, 2011, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced its first behavioral advertising settlement. If your website collects behavioral data or serves …
