Internet Law
Internet law, or cyberlaw, refers to how laws govern how the Internet is used. It concerns the law of information technology and governs, without limitation, cybersquatting and domain names, data privacy, defamation, eCommerce, intellectual property, and marketing and advertising.
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How to Comply With FTC and California Strike-Through Pricing Laws
Strike-through “comparison” pricing is a popular marketing technique where a higher “regular” price is listed on advtertising materials and crossed out in close proximity to a lower, “discounted” sale price. The practice is enforced when “unfair or deceptive” by federal and state regulatory bodies, as well as private plaintiffs. FTC Guides Against Deceptive Pricing Section…
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NYC Mayor Mamdani Implements Executive Orders to Stop Junk Fees and Subscription Schemes
On January 5, 2025, Nwe York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, joined by Attorney General Letitia James, City Council Member Julie Menin, and DCWP Commissioner Sam Levine, announced that it has signed two executive orders: to combat businesses’ deceptive use of junk fees and crackdown on subscription tricks and traps that that drain money from New Yorkers…
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Rental Property Manager Agrees to Pay $24 Million and Stop Alleged Deceptive Advertising Practices
On December 2, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission announced that “the nation’s largest multi-family rental property manager” has agreed to pay $23 million to the Federal Trade Commission and $1 million to the State of Colorado and stop alleged deceptive advertising practices. According the announcement, the foregoing “resolve charges that the company misled consumers about…
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