Richard P. Lawson
Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP
Articles
Rap Song, Video Trigger Sharon Stone Lawsuit
USA - November 19 2019 Accusing rapper Chanel West Coast of trying to capitalize upon her “extraordinary level of popularity and fame,” Sharon Stone filed suit against the…
Privacy Shield Passes Annual Review
European Union, USA - November 12 2019 In its third annual review, the European Union gave the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield a passing grade and noted that “the U.S. continues to ensure an…
Not the NARB’s Favorite: Pasta Claims Should Be Discontinued
USA - November 5 2019 The National Advertising Review Board (NARB) agreed with the National Advertising Division (NAD) that Goya Foods Inc. failed to support its objective…
New York AG Sues Dunkin’ Over Cybersecurity
USA - October 29 2019 The New York Attorney General’s Office hit Dunkin’ Brands with a lawsuit over the company’s cybersecurity practices, alleging that the company…
FTC Targets False Celebrity Endorsements, Deceptive Claims
USA - October 22 2019 The use of false celebrity endorsements and deceptive claims made by Zurixx, LLC, and related entities caused the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to…
