ArticleDebt Collector That Allegedly Called Wrong Numbers Settles Multi-Million Dollar TCPA Class ActionThe Court has yet to rule on the parties’ motion for preliminary approval of the settlement.United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentKlein Moynihan Turco LLP
ArticleFTC And Florida Attorney General Settlement Cripples Medical Alert Device CompanyOn November 13, 2014, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida approved and entered a permanent injunction and settlement between the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") and the Florida Attorney General (the "AG"), on the one hand, and Woldwide Info Services, Inc. ("Worldwide"), on the other. United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentKlein Moynihan Turco LLP
ArticleSupplement Purveyors Sued For Deceptive Weight Loss Claims On Fake News SitesThe FTC brought suit against various companies and their respective principals for unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce. United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentKlein Moynihan Turco LLP
ArticleJury Finds Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke Guilty of Copyright InfringementOn March 20, 2015, a jury awarded $7.4 million to the family of artist Marvin Gaye for Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke’s alleged infringement of Gaye’s song "Got to Give it Up."United StatesIntellectual PropertyKlein Moynihan Turco LLP
ArticleDavid Klein Discusses TWC-Comcast Merger With NPR MarketplaceA look at the concessions that could keep the Time Warner Cable-Comcast merger aloft.United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentKlein Moynihan Turco LLP
ArticleAdvertising Practices Land Tinder In Hot WaterThe advertising practices of Tinder, Inc. ("Tinder") are being called into question following the reinstatement of a class action lawsuit alleging that it engaged in various forms of deceptive business practices. United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentKlein Moynihan Turco LLP
ArticleAT&T Mobility Enters Into $105 Million Settlement With FTC For Alleged Mobile CrammingEarlier this week, AT&T Mobility, LLC ("AT&T) entered into a Stipulated Order for Permanent Injunction and Monetary Judgment with the Federal Trade Commission ..United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentKlein Moynihan Turco LLP
ArticleConnecticut’s New TCPA-Like Telemarketing Law Mandates Enhanced Damages And Is Now In Effect!As we have detailed countless times on this blog, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act ("TCPA"), with some notable exceptions, allows individuals to file lawsuits (including class action lawsuits) to collect damages ranging from $500.00 to $1,500.00 for each unsolicited fax, pre-recorded telephone call and/or autodialed telephone call sent/placed by telemarketers. United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentKlein Moynihan Turco LLP
ArticleCourt Rules AOL Not Liable Under The TCPAOn June 1, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California dismissed an action filed against AOL, Inc. for alleged violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentKlein Moynihan Turco LLP
ArticleFalse Advertising Class Action Against Shell Oil Fueled By Federal CourtThe United States District Court for the District of Oregon recently denied a motion to dismiss a putative nationwide class action brought against Shell Oil for alleged breach of contract, false advertising and an array of state consumer protection allegations.United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentKlein Moynihan Turco LLP
ArticleFantasy Sports Legal Developments Across The NationThis week, a key procedural hurdle was cleared by a bill in California designed to license and regulate operators of fantasy sports contests, as the Assembly Governmental Organization Committee approved the proposal 17-1.United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentKlein Moynihan Turco LLP
ArticleInsurance Company Settles Multi-Million Dollar TCPA Class ActionThe United States District Court for the Southern District of California recently granted preliminary approval of a nationwide class action settlement arising under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act ("TCPA") ..United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentKlein Moynihan Turco LLP
ArticleNew Jersey Relaxes Do Not Call LawNew Jersey recently amended its "Do Not Call" statute, making it easier for telemarketers to place calls within the State. United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentKlein Moynihan Turco LLP
ArticleRetailer Settles FTC Deceptive Advertising Claims for Product Endorsements on InstagramBroadly speaking, FTC regulations require sellers and advertisers to disclose all financial interests that individuals may receive in connection with providing testimonials or product endorsements. United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentKlein Moynihan Turco LLP
ArticleSkincare Product Marketer's Continuity Billing Draws FTC ScrutinyThe need to clearly and conspicuously disclose material offer terms generally, and automatic renewal terms specifically, is illustrated plainly by this FTC lawsuit. United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentKlein Moynihan Turco LLP
ArticleTCPA Lawsuit Tests Definition Of ATDS After ACA InternationalAaron's Inc. ("Aarons"), a prominent lessor of furniture, appliances and electronics, was recently named as a defendant in a nationwide class action lawsuit alleging violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act ("TCPA").United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentKlein Moynihan Turco LLP
Article5 TCPA Compliance TipsThe Telephone Consumer Protection Act ("TCPA") is a federal statute that was enacted in 1991 to safeguard consumer privacy through the regulation...United StatesPrivacyKlein Moynihan Turco LLP
ArticleNew York Privacy Law Could Be Strictest In The CountryOn May 9, 2019, New York State Senator Kevin Thomas introduced S5642, the New York Privacy Act (the "Act")United StatesPrivacyKlein Moynihan Turco LLP
ArticleRoofing Company Held Liable For Unsolicited Fax Ads Under The TCPAThe United States District Court for the District of New Jersey recently held a roofing company liable for a third-party advertiser's violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act ("TCPA")...United StatesPrivacyKlein Moynihan Turco LLP
ArticleLas Vegas Hotel's Use Of Artificial Intelligence Leads To SMS TCPA Class ActionTreasure Island recently began utilizing a concierge service called Ivy that is designed to serve as a one-stop platform to answer questionsUnited StatesTechnologyKlein Moynihan Turco LLP