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User files TCPA suit against Yahoo

  • Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • January 25 2013

An unwanted text message is the subject of a new class action lawsuit filed against Yahoo. According to the complaint, San Diego resident Rafael

UK court finds Google could be liable for blog comments

  • Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP
  • -
  • United Kingdom, USA
  • -
  • March 8 2013

In a decision with broad implications for American companies, the England and Wales Court of Appeal found that Google could be liable for defamatory

The Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act

  • Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • May 21 2010

On May 19, 2010, Senator Rockefeller's Commerce Committee released its long-awaited proposed legislation regarding post-transaction marketing online

Tiffany v. eBay: court shuts the door on trademark and opens a window for false advertising

  • Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • May 21 2010

The Second Circuit recently issued its decision in Tiffany (NJ) Inc v eBay Inc, 08-3947 (2d Cir April 1, 2010), affirming in part the Southern District of New York's decision that eBay was not directly or secondarily liable for trademark infringement or dilution

Maine repeals law prohibiting marketing to children

  • Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • March 24 2010

Citing constitutional challenges, a Maine legislative committee voted on March 11, 2010, to repeal the state's Act to Prevent Predatory Marketing Practices Against Minors

Alcohol companies using social media to market to minors

  • Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • June 2 2010

Alcohol companies are reaching underage drinkers through online games, social media, and other digital marketing, according to a report issued by consumer groups

Apple responds to questions about location-based data

  • Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • August 3 2010

Responding to a letter from legislators, Apple said it does not share users' geolocation data with third parties without user permission and that the information is stored anonymously

States seek information from Google

  • Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • August 3 2010

A group of 38 states recently sent a letter to Google, demanding more information about the company's Street View data collection

FTC testifies about teen privacy

  • Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • August 3 2010

The Federal Trade Commission provided testimony to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation's Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Insurance about teen privacy, saying that while teens are "heavy users" of the digital environment and derive some benefits from the Internet, it also poses "unique challenges" for them

Lawmakers to consider two bills with advertising impact

  • Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • April 9 2010

Federal legislators will soon be considering two different bills that would impact online advertising: a privacy bill that could restrict certain marketing practices and a financial reform bill that contains language giving the Federal Trade Commission greater rulemaking authority