eCommerce
Electronic commerce, also known as eCommerce, refers to the purchase and sale of products or services online. Electronic commerce law addresses such issues as compliance with applicable Internet and technology legal regulatory requirements.
Five Ad Claim Substantiation Mistakes Made by Digital Marketers
The Federal Trade Commission requires advertisers to possess a “reasonable basis” for express and implied claims. The failure to do so constitutes an unfair and deceptive act or practice in violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act. Substantiation is a key FTC enforcement priority. Advertisers should be intimately familiar with FTC substantiation investigation and…
Read Article...Virginia Passes Broad Consumer Data Protection Law
Much like other states that have followed California in passing data privacy legislation, Virginia has passed and signed into law the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act. Similar to California’s CCPA, Virginia’s law builds upon fair information privacy principles. The law is intended to provide consumers with increased control over how their personal data is used.…
Read Article...New York’s New Automatic Renewal Law
On February 9, 2021, SB 1475 – New York’s new automatic renewal law – became effective. New York has now joined numerous states that have enacted similar law related to automatic renewal plans and continuity services, including California. Prior to enactment of SB 1745, New York’s ARL – N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law § 5-903 –…
Read Article...Richard B. Newman Quoted by NBC San Diego on the Role of Social Media in Riot on U.S. Capitol
Social media law attorney Richard B. Newman was recently quoted by NBC 7 San Diego in a piece entitled “Role of Social Media Sites in Riot on Capitol.” View the story, here. Richard B. Newman is an advertising practices attorney at Hinch Newman LLP. Informational purposes only. Not legal advice. May be considered attorney advertising.
Read Article...FTC Charges Stock Tip Website With Deceptive Advertising
The Federal Trade Commission has recently filed a lawsuit in Maryland federal court against subscription stock trade advice website Raging Bull. The FTC alleges that the company purports to offer market tips and COVID-10 “plays” but uses deceptive marketing tactics. Regulatory agencies, not just the FTC, have been particularly interested in advertising that unlawfully leverages COVID-19-related…
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