LexBlog IP

JUNE 29, 2023

The latest Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Made in the USA (MUSA) case may be a bit of a head-scratcher that requires us to delve more deeply into FTC authorities and monetary recovery theories. Getting monetary relief under the FTC Act is, however, more complicated than alleging a straightforward Rule violation.

Litigation 52

Litigation Intellectual Property 52

43(B)log

APRIL 12, 2024

It imposed $22,375,782 in civil penalties. The AG’s expert drew a random sample of 2,234 calls, of which 561 discussed at least one relevant topic within this sample. Some of the penalties imposed were for calls beyond the statute of limitations, so the court reduced the penalty ($9/call) by the relevant amount.

False Advertising 59

False Advertising Law Reporting Marketing 59

43(B)log

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Quebec: registration requirements (doesn’t apply below a certain monetary threshold, and to non-advertising promotions like a contest for employees) + French language availability. Williams-Sonoma: $1 million penalty and prohibition on unqualified US origin claims without being able to substantiate them. distribution of prizes if any.

Advertising 40

Advertising Advertising Law Privacy 40

LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Enforcement: New HHS enforcement authority, including the imposition of civil monetary penalties for violations of Part 2. If you’re interested in getting updates on developments affecting health information privacy and HIPAA related topics, we invite you to subscribe to the blog.

Privacy 52

Privacy Confidentiality Blogging Law 52

SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

As in previous years, we have divided these developments into five categories: a) Top 10 IP Judgements/Orders (Topicality/Impact) b) Top 10 IP Judgements/Orders (Jurisprudence/Legal Lucidity) c) Top 10 IP Legislative and Policy Related Developments d) Other IP Developments; and e) Other Notable Developments. RDB and Co.

IP 124

IP Copyright Trademark Intellectual Property 124

Trading Secrets

DECEMBER 29, 2022

This has spilled over into civil class action lawsuits brought by employees alleging that the conspiracy impacted their wages and careers or that they have been otherwise harmed by these so-called no-poach agreements. 1337) and the Defend Trade Secrets Act, 18 U.S.C. How Multijurisdictional Businesses Should Approach Non-Competes.

Confidentiality 59

Confidentiality Business Law Contracts 59

LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 29, 2022

This has spilled over into civil class action lawsuits brought by employees alleging that the conspiracy impacted their wages and careers or that they have been otherwise harmed by these so-called no-poach agreements. § 1337) and the Defend Trade Secrets Act, 18 U.S.C. § View the Recording.

Confidentiality 40

Confidentiality Business Law Contracts 40