On the same day that the FCC set a call blocking declaratory ruling for vote at its July 2020 Open Meeting, the FCC’s Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau issued rulings in two long-pending petitions for clarification of the requirements of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”). Although these clarifications do not address the
Keep Calm and Go Online: Regulatory Considerations Around the Spike in Demand for Mental Health Apps
A recent Marketplace Tech podcast episode on the spike in demand for mental health apps caught our attention. As shocking headlines and stay-at-home orders rolled across the country, demand for mental health apps increased almost 30% since the pandemic began, according to CNBC. And there is a wide variety of options to choose from,
Briefing with the State Enforcers: From the ABA Virtual Antitrust Spring Meeting
Bill MacLeod and other panelists representing antitrust and consumer protection bureaus from across the country discussed recent enforcement activities and the ongoing missions of state enforcement agencies during the American Bar Association’s Antitrust Section Virtual Spring Meeting.
Watch the replay here.
What to Expect in FTC Consumer Protection Enforcement: From the ABA Virtual Antitrust Spring Meeting
In conjunction with the American Bar Association’s Antitrust Section Spring Meeting, practice chair Christie Thompson participated in a panel discussion on recent FTC enforcement and priorities, including impacts, if any, of COVID-19 on enforcement priorities, as well as in the areas of privacy, data security, marketing, advertising, and fintech, consider whether FTC enforcement has
Ad Law Access Podcast: Health Claims in the Context of COVID-19
The FTC recently sent warning letters to companies for falsely claiming that their products can treat or prevent COVID-19. On the latest episode of the Ad Law Access Podcast, partner Kristi Wolff discusses the importance of keeping the current pandemic context in mind when making health claims more generally.
Ad Law Access Podcast: Guidance for Retailers
As retailers have shifted to online and ship to store/ship from store sales, we’ve been getting a variety of questions from our retailing clients.
On the latest episode of the Ad Law Access Podcast, Advertising and Marketing chair Christie Grymes Thompson and partner Kristi Wolff answer retailer questions regarding pricing, shipping, refunds, customer reviews, and
FCC/FTC Stake out Aggressive Robocall Position, Tell Gateway VoIP Providers to Block COVID-19 Robocalls – or Be Blocked Themselves
The FTC and FCC have taken a number of actions to stem unlawful robocalls generally and, during the COVID-19 pandemic, to stem harmful and deceptive calls that seek to exploit the COVID-19 crisis. Even amid the backdrop of their long-standing commitment, the agencies’ most recent action stands out as an aggressive new approach to unlawful
States Place New Restrictions on Collection Efforts and Outbound Calls Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have far-reaching effects on businesses and consumers everywhere. While many states are taking broadly consistent approaches on certain issues (e.g., price gouging, non-essential business closures), one area where we’ve seen significant divergence involves regulation of collection efforts – both by first party creditors and debt collectors. In
CCPA Update: Attorney General Releases Third Draft of Proposed CCPA Regulations
On Wednesday, the California Attorney General (AG) released a third draft of proposed CCPA regulations for public comment. The draft contains a series of technical corrections, along with a handful of substantive incremental modifications to the prior draft. The limited number of changes signals that the rulemaking process is reaching an end.
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Ad Law Access Podcast: Automatic Renewal Plans
As we have discussed here on Ad Law Access, subscription plans that automatically renew at the end of a term have become more popular with companies and they’re also getting more scrutiny from regulators. On the latest episode of the Ad Law Access Podcast, partner Gonzalo Mon provides an update on some of