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2 months ago | 
lexology.com | Sarah Bruno |Stuart Cobb |John P. Feldman
Key Takeaways The FTC charged Cognosphere with violating COPPA by collecting children's personal data without parental consent and failing to implement proper age screening. The company misled players about the odds of obtaining rare loot box items, violating Section 5 of the FTC Act. Cognosphere must now obtain parental consent for players under 16 to purchase loot boxes and clearly disclose loot box odds and costs.
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Nov 28, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | John P. Feldman
"Money makes it real." – Booth, from
Topdog/Underdog by Suzan-Lori Parks
There's a powerful scene in the great play by Suzan-Lori
Parks, "Topdog/Underdog," two brothers, Lincoln and
Booth, are entwined in a generational struggle to make sense of who
they are and to avoid seemingly inevitable tragedy, as their names
imply. In the climactic scene involving a game of three-card monte,
a classic game of chance, a game that is played only for amusement
seems hollow and fake.
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Nov 1, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | John P. Feldman |Keri S. Bruce
Consumers must give express informed consent to the negative
option feature separate from the rest of the transaction.
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Sep 19, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | John P. Feldman |Mitch Bailey
Maryland's "Gift Card Scams Prevention Act,"
approved in May 2024, targets gift card draining scams and is the
first law of its kind in the U.S.
The law, effective June 2025, mandates secure packaging and
visible warnings to prevent gift card tampering, with some
exceptions for chip-enabled cards.
Companies must maintain detailed transaction records for at
least three years, subject to law enforcement inspections.
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Sep 17, 2024 | 
lexology.com | John P. Feldman |Mitch Bailey
Key takeawaysMaryland's "Gift Card Scams Prevention Act," approved in May 2024, targets gift card draining scams and is the first law of its kind in the U.S.The law, effective June 2025, mandates secure packaging and visible warnings to prevent gift card tampering, with some exceptions for chip-enabled cards. Companies must maintain detailed transaction records for at least three years, subject to law enforcement inspections.
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Aug 18, 2023 | 
jdsupra.com | John P. Feldman |Sara Mohammed
Giveaways serve as effective tools for influencers and celebrities to boost their visibility, engage with fans and expand their follower base. But for those following the recent giveaway that sparked mayhem in the streets of New York City (NYC), it is evident that preparation prior to live-event prize promotions is critical. So, how did an innocent giveaway intended to show appreciation to fans trigger a level 4 disaster response from the New York Police Department (NYPD)?
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Aug 15, 2023 | 
lexblog.com | John P. Feldman |Sara Mohammed
Giveaways serve as effective tools for influencers and celebrities to boost their visibility, engage with fans and expand their follower base. But for those following the recent giveaway that sparked mayhem in the streets of New York City (NYC), it is evident that preparation prior to live-event prize promotions is critical. So, how did an innocent giveaway intended to show appreciation to fans trigger a level 4 disaster response from the New York Police Department (NYPD)?
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Aug 15, 2023 | 
lexology.com | John P. Feldman |Sara Mohammed
Giveaways serve as effective tools for influencers and celebrities to boost their visibility, engage with fans and expand their follower base. But for those following the recent giveaway that sparked mayhem in the streets of New York City (NYC), it is evident that preparation prior to live-event prize promotions is critical. So, how did an innocent giveaway intended to show appreciation to fans trigger a level 4 disaster response from the New York Police Department (NYPD)?
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Aug 8, 2023 | 
jdsupra.com | Keri S. Bruce |Emily Faro |John P. Feldman
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been increasingly interested in consumer reviews over the last year. In late June, the FTC proposed a new trade regulation rule titled “Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials” (the Proposed Rule). If it becomes effective, the Proposed Rule will allow the FTC to seek monetary relief for violations of the Proposed Rule.
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Aug 8, 2023 | 
mondaq.com | John P. Feldman |Keri S. Bruce |Emily Faro
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been increasingly
interested in consumer reviews over the last year. In late June,
the FTC proposed a new trade regulation rule titled "Rule on
the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials" (the Proposed
Rule). If it becomes effective, the Proposed Rule will allow the
FTC to seek monetary relief for violations of the Proposed Rule.
