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LogMeIn offered a free app, as well as a second product, Ignition, which allowed users access to the app using a table or smartphone for a one-time fee of $29.99.

Last week, a United States District Judge in New York approved the report and recommendation of a Magistrate Judge holding that a headhunter’s contact lists were not protectable trade secrets because the information therein was readily ascertainable on social networking sites. Sasqua Group, Inc. et al. v. Lori Courtney et al., 2010 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 93442 (Aug. 2, 2010) (report and recommendation).

On March 12, 2015, a class action lawsuit was filed against Blimpie International, Inc. ("Blimpie") and other entities, alleging violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act ("TCPA").

The Federal Trade Commission recently announced the settlement of a pending deceptive advertising action with Carrot Neurotechnology, Inc.

A recent National Advertising Division ("NAD") decision serves as a reminder that comparative taste preference claims can quickly sour without methodologically sound substantiation.

On December 19, 2014, a class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, alleging that CVS Pharmacy, Inc. ("CVS") has been sending consumers unsolicited text messages in violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act ("TCPA").

Internet and mobile advertising is subject to the same rules as anything else, as it was recently confirmed in the Federal Trade Commission's 53 page booklet.

Last week, a putative class action complaint was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut alleging that Edible Arrangements, LLC ("EA") sent automated text message advertisements without obtaining the prior express written consent of recipients in violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act ("TCPA").

In 2012 Caltex Plastics sued Elkay arguing that Elkay's marketing constituted false advertising under the Lanham Act and California law by falsely claiming to meet certain Department of Defense (DoD) specifications.

On July 10, 2015, the Federal Communications Commission (the "FCC" or "Commission") released its long-awaited Declaratory Ruling and Order, which was prompted by nearly two dozen petitions and letters requesting clarifications relating to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (the "TCPA").

The Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") and 10 state attorneys general have charged Caribbean Cruise Line, Inc. ("CCL") and seven of its telemarketing partners with violating the federal Telemarketing Sales Rule.

On Tuesday, February 13, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) held an informal hearing regarding the Proposed Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced a settlement with Legacy Learning Systems, Inc. (Legacy), maker of instructional guitar DVDs, and its sole owner, Lester Gabriel Smith (Smith), resolving claims that the company’s online affiliate marketers posted misleading endorsements.

On February 18, 2015, the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") filed a complaint against Payday Support Center LLC and related entities ("PSC"), alleging that the debt relief companies have made untrue claims related to the services they offer.

Last month, the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") and the State of Florida commenced an action against Consumer Assistance, LLC, Consumer Assistance Project Corp., Palermo Global, LLC and the principal of all 3 organizations, ..

On February 25, 2015, the parties to a Telephone Consumer Protection Act ("TCPA") class action lawsuit filed a proposed settlement agreement which may require health club operator Life Time Fitness ("LTF") to pay up to $15 million in damages.

Last week, the United States District Court for the Central District of California entered an order granting summary judgment in favor of manufacturer UTC Fire & Security Americas Corporation, Inc. ("UTCFSA") and dismissed a putative Telephone Consumer Protection Act ("TCPA") class action pending against it.

Last week, the New York State Attorney General (the "Attorney General") announced settlements with two separate companies relating to claims involving allegations of deceptive advertising and billing practices.