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Senate Proposes Federal Privacy Legislation That Would Impose Criminal Penalties

Richard NewmanNovember 19, 2018November 20, 2018 Legal 0

Calendar year 2018 has been unprecedented in terms of international and domestic privacy legislation. From the European Union General Data Protection Regulation to states’ enactment of more restrictive data privacy laws, and from Federal Trade Commission actions to the fake news scandals, companies are expending significant resources on compliance. There has

FTC Provides Influencers and Brands Courtesy Reminder to Clearly Disclose Material Connections

Richard NewmanApril 26, 2017May 16, 2017 Legal 0

The Federal Trade Commission recently circulated in excess of 90 letters to influencers and marketers reminding them of obligations to clearly and conspicuously disclose material connections in the context of social media promotions. The letters were sent following a review of a number of Instagram posts by celebrities, athletes and

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