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Duane Morris LLP: FTC Proposes New HSR Rules for Exclusive Patent Licenses in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Posted on 20 Aug 2012 by Duane Morris LLP

On August 13, 2012, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it is seeking public comment to proposed changes to the premerger notification rules under the Hart Scott Rodino Act (HSR) relating to acquisitions of exclusive patent rights in the... Read More

Duane Morris LLP: FTC Proposes New HSR Rules for Exclusive Patent Licenses in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Posted on 20 Aug 2012 by Duane Morris LLP

On August 13, 2012, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it is seeking public comment to proposed changes to the premerger notification rules under the Hart Scott Rodino Act (HSR) relating to acquisitions of exclusive patent rights in the... Read More

FTC Tightens Rules for Endorsement Advertising — Effective December 1, 2009
Posted on 21 May 2010 by A. Berg, E. Chansky, I. Scher, and A. Sutin

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced revisions to its "Guides Concerning The Use of Endorsements and Testimonials." The new Guides cover more situations than before and impose stricter standards in many situations. They... Read More

Dave & Buster's FTC Consent Agreement Regarding Information Security Practices
Posted on 19 Apr 2010 by J. (Jay) T. Westermeier

In the Matter of Dave & Buster's, Inc., FTC File No. 082 3153 (March 25, 2010), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has accepted a consent agreement from Dave & Buster's, Inc. relating to alleged inadequate information security practices... Read More

Be On Your Best Behavior: Principles For Online Behavioral Advertising
Posted on 29 Apr 2010 by Mealey's Litigation Report

Behavioral advertising has come under scrutiny, as the aggregation, combination, and use of consumers' online viewing habits have raised privacy concerns. Wary of government regulation, the advertising industry has adopted its own self-regulatory... Read More

The Importance of Password Policies in Managing Information Security Risks
Posted on 19 Jul 2010 by J. (Jay) T. Westermeier

In the Matter of Twitter, Inc ., FTC File No. 0923093 (June 24, 2010), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Twitter entered into an agreement containing a consent order . The consent order emphasizes the importance of password policies and management... Read More