Q&A: guide to launching direct response TV marketing campaigns—what are the legal hurdles? *

USA - April 4 2013
Direct response marketing has evolved into a $300 billion-per-year business, and a broad array of companies—from start-ups to Fortune 500…

Co-authors: Jeffrey S. Edelstein, Linda A. Goldstein.

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Federal court rules Muscle Milk lawsuit needs more muscle *

USA - May 4 2012
CytoSport Inc., the makers of Muscle Milk and similar products, succeeded in having a majority of the allegations dismissed from a class action case alleging violations of multiple California consumer protection laws, including false advertising and negligent misrepresentation.

Co-authors: Jeffrey S. Edelstein, Linda A. Goldstein.

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City ordinance banning outdoor tobacco advertisements is unconstitutional *

USA - May 4 2012
A U.S. District Court ruled that an ordinance banning outdoor tobacco advertisements passed by the City of Worcester in Massachusetts was unconstitutional.

Co-authors: Jeffrey S. Edelstein, Linda A. Goldstein.

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Oracle advised to stop making certain comparative pricing claims against IBM *

USA - May 4 2012
Following a challenge from IBM Corporation, the National Advertising Division of the Council of Better Business Bureaus (NAD) has recommended that Oracle stop making “certain comparative performance and pricing claims” about one of its computer systems and systems made by competitor IBM.

Co-authors: Jeffrey S. Edelstein, Linda A. Goldstein.

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How much is that app in the window? *

USA - May 4 2012
An iPhone-owner whose daughter downloaded $200 worth of “Zombie Toxin” and “Gems” games through in-app purchases on his iPhone was recently granted the right to pursue a class action suit against Apple for compensation of up to $5 million.

Co-authors: Jeffrey S. Edelstein, Linda A. Goldstein.

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