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Marcella Ballard Venable LLP

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FTC and CFPB tell mortgage advertisers to watch their ads *

USA - November 29 2012
On November 19, the FTC announced that after reviewing hundreds of mortgage advertisements, it sent letters to 20 companies, including real estate agents, home builders, and lead generators, warning them that their ads may be deceptive.

Co-authors: Victoria R. Danta , Amy Ralph Mudge, Jeffrey D. Knowles, Randal M. Shaheen.


Hotel operators receive FTC warning letters about pricing practices *

USA - November 29 2012
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on November 28 that it sent warning letters to 22 hotel operators notifying them that their online reservation sites may violate the law by providing a deceptively low estimate of the total cost of a one-night stay in a hotel room.

Co-authors: Victoria R. Danta , Amy Ralph Mudge, Jeffrey D. Knowles, Randal M. Shaheen.


@twitter revises copyright and DCMA takedown policy #transparency *

Global - November 15 2012
Earlier this month, Twitter announced an important change to its copyright and DCMA takedown policy, completely altering its process for responding to and resolving copyright infringement claims.

Co-authors: Victoria R. Danta .


FTC disconnects “cardholder services” calls *

USA - November 8 2012
Less than a month after holding a “Robocall Summit” and announcing a $50,000 cash prize for a technical solution that can automatically block robocalls placed to landline and mobile telephone numbers, the Federal Trade Commission has announced two enforcement actions against robocallers.

Co-authors: Jonathan L. Pompan, Gary D. Hailey, Jeffrey D. Knowles.


Nontraditional marks and the careful selection of forum, infringing articles and even media by brand owners can "make or break" the winning strategy *

USA - October 18 2012
Three recent skirmishes involving fashion brand owners and their non-traditional marks provide strategy tips for those looking to defend their brands against alleged copycats.


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