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FTC Focus On Mobile Apps Continues With New Report On Mobile Privacy Disclosures
On February 1, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued the staff report Mobile Privacy Disclosures: Building Trust Through Transparency (the “Report”),[1] which provides a series of consumer privacy-focused recommendations for key stakeholders in the mobile app...
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FTC Issues Final Amendment To The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA): A Detailed Look At What Has Changed
On December 19, 2012, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued its long-awaited final amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (“COPPA” or the “Rule”).[1] COPPA requires commercial websites and online services that are either...
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U.S. DOJ And SEC Issue Guidance On Foreign Corrupt Practices Act - Includes Their Criteria For Evaluating Companies’ Compliance Efforts
Editor: Before we discuss the new Guidance, please provide some background on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Keneally: The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act was enacted in 1977 when, during an SEC investigation, more than 400 U.S. companies admitted making questionable or illegal payments to...
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Insurance Coverage For Hurricane Sandy Losses
The devastating consequences of Hurricane Sandy to American families and businesses, particularly those in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, cannot be overstated. As those affected by the storm begin the process of rebuilding and returning to normalcy, their attention will undoubtedly turn to...
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Insights Into The Importance Of Personal Relationships In China
Editor: As special counsel at Kelley Drye, you focus your practice not only on China but also on Japan, Korea, Thailand, Indonesia and Mongolia. What types of work are you performing for Kelley Drye in regard to these countries? Carter: My work falls into two categories: for non-U.S. companies...
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New Sources Of Relief From E-Discovery Burdens
Editor: Tell us about your practice. Austrian: I represent companies in complex civil cases, where there is a very heavy emphasis on locating, organizing and presenting complex information to a judge or jury. Over the years, I have handled patent, environmental, product liability, toxic tort,...
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FTC Issues Final Revisions To The Green Guides: New Guidelines For Substantiating Environmental Marketing Claims
On October 1, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC” or “Commission”) issued its long-awaited final revisions to the “Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims” (the “final Guides” or the “Green Guides”). The Green Guides,...
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