Faruki Blog

"Negative Option Marketing" Offers Need to be Crafted Carefully to Comply With Existing Federal and State Laws

The Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") announced recently a settlement with a company that used false "free" product offers for weight-loss pills,.. Read More

In Trademark Disputes, David has an Updated Slingshot to Combat Goliath: Social Media

Another consequence of our digital economy capturing national media attention is the utilization of social media and other internet tools to combat.. Read More

Release and Covenant Not to Sue Bars Subsequent Class Action: Ninth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Putative Class Action

A recent decision from the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit demonstrates that properly drafted covenants not to sue are needed in.. Read More

Recent Decisions and Trends Regarding the Bulk Obtainment, Disclosure, and Reselling of Personal Information Under the Drivers' Privacy Protection Act

The December 15, 2011 decision in Cook v. ACS State & Local Solutions, Inc. (Case No. 10-3818) from the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth.. Read More

The Supreme Court of Ohio Task Force Releases Final Report on Commercial Dockets with 27 Recommendations; Recommends Permanent Commercial Dockets

This past week, the Supreme Court Task Force on Commercial Dockets released its final report titled Report and Recommendations of The Supreme Court.. Read More

Circuits Split over Standing Requirements for Data Breach Cause of Action

The Third Circuit splits with other federal courts in finding that risk of identity theft does not confer standing to bring a suit for data breach in Read More

Is a ZIP Code Personal Identification Information? A Massachusetts Court Thinks So

A federal district court in Massachusetts found that a ZIP Code is personal identification information for purposes of a statute that restricts the.. Read More

Faruki Earns Ohio Super Lawyers 2012 Cover Recognition

Charlie Faruki, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Faruki Ireland & Cox P.L.L., was recently selected as the cover story and photo for the 2012.. Read More

FTC Reminds Upromise to do what you Promise in action involving collection and transmission of data.

The FTC reached a settlement with Upromise, an online rewards program that adds small amounts of money to the users account after items are purchased.. Read More

Data Breach Wake-Up Call: Ron Raether Discusses Hannaford Ruling and What it Means to the Breached Entities and Their Customers

Since the first data breach class actions were filed, complaints were often dismissed (and decisions affirmed by appellate courts). Courts found that.. Read More
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