By: Linda L. Goodman Senator Rockefeller has introduced a new bill entitled ‘‘Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act.’’ This bill follows a new Commerce Committee Staff Report, the second of two which claimed to demonstrate that some of the largest players […]
So What Is “Clear and Conspicuous” Under the Federal Trade Commission Regulations and Guidelines?
By: Linda L. Goodman Nearly every article I have read recently and every compliance memorandum you receive from an attorney states, “this disclaimer must be clear and conspicuous”. So what does that mean? In the broadest sense, it means whatever […]
Federal Trade Commission Extended the Power Under the Financial Reform Bill – Networks Beware
By: Linda L. Goodman The Financial Regulatory Reform Bill currently slated to be voted on by the Senate shortly would so sweepingly expand the regulatory and enforcement powers of the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) over the entire business community that […]
New Privacy Bill Means Affirmative Opt-In Data Collection and Sharing…Privacy Policies are Changing…
By: Linda L. Goodman Federal Trade Commission chairman Jon Liebowitz told cable operators in L.A. last week that the commission is not interested in regulating behavioral advertising so long as the industry is making “progress” toward self-regulation. The Chairman then […]