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Dec 6, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Christopher Cole
In an important decision regarding plastic recycling and disposal, the New York Supreme Court has dismissed the NY Attorney General's lawsuit against Pepsico for allegedly contributing to plastic pollution in New York waterways. People of the State of New York v. Pepsico, Inc. at al., No. 814682/2023 (NY Supreme Court, Oct. 31, 2024).
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Oct 10, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Christopher Cole
The "news" about ESG has recently been overwhelmingly that – killed by some regulators and fatigued consumers. Although, rumors of its demise are not borne out on the ground floor of corporate transactions, Hurricanes Helene and Milton may suddenly change consumer perception in dramatic fashion, injecting new vigor into advertising about carbon emissions reduction imperatives.
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Aug 15, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Christopher Cole
The FTC has finalized its new rule banning fake consumer reviews.
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Aug 1, 2024 | 
capito.senate.gov | Christopher Cole
A U.S. Senate panel has moved legislation that would put tighter controls on approval of companies that apply for federal aid to assist with broadband network deployment. The Senate Commerce Committee at the same time gave the green light to a bill directing the Federal Communications Commission to study the effect of the lack of network equipment available for broadband infrastructure projects.
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Jul 25, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Michael Justus |Christopher Cole |Susan Light
Katten's Privacy, Data and Cybersecurity Quick Clicks is a monthly newsletter highlighting the latest news and legal developments involving privacy, data and cybersecurity issues across the globe. To read more issues of Katten's Privacy, Data and Cybersecurity Quick Clicks, please click here.
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Jul 16, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Christopher Cole
The FTC has issued warning letters to eight companies, accusing them of possibly imposing restrictions on third-party servicing of products in violation of the Magnusson-Moss Warranty Act (MMWA).
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Jul 15, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Christopher Cole
In 2015, the FTC prevailed in litigation against POM Wonderful, makers of pomegranate juice. POM Wonderful LLC, et al., v. Federal Trade Commission, 773 F.3d 487 (D.C. Cir. 2015). The case involved the FTC's assertions that POM had inadequate substantiation to support advertising claims the Commission alleged POM was making: such as that drinking the juice daily had been shown in clinical studies to treat, prevent or reduce the risk of heart heart disease, prostate cancer, and erectile dysfunction.
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Jun 28, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Susan Light |Christopher Cole |Nicholas Gervasi |Michael Justus
In the all-encompassing age of social media, a new breed of influencers has emerged — FINfluencers (financial influencers). These individuals leverage their significant number of followers on social mediaon platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and X (formerly Twitter) to make those followers aware of a broker-dealer and its services.
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Jun 12, 2024 | 
natlawreview.com | Christopher Cole
Skip to main content June 12, 2024 Volume XIV, Number 164 Legal Analysis. Expertly Written. Quickly Found.
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Jun 12, 2024 | 
natlawreview.com | Christopher Cole
In a New York State Court lawsuit filed on March 11, 2024, a small digital content developer called Nubai sued its former adtech vendor, Outbrain, for routing to it what it called primarily sophisticated invalid traffic (SIVT) , i.e., “bots,” instead of human traffic. The case, only the second one of which we are aware, seeks to hold Outbrain liable for fraudulent inducement, breach of contract, and negligent misrepresentation, in the amount of at least $3 million plus possible punitive damages.
