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
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
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
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
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