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New York Law Journal

'Unprecedented': US DOJ Civil Complaint Targets eBay for Selling Environmentally Unsafe Products

The complaint targeted the sale of emission-control defeat devices and pesticides, among other products, according to U.S. Attorney Breon Peace.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

Automators Case Signals Future FTC Scrutiny for AI, Consumer Lawyers Say

"The FTC is looking at these dramatic changes in the marketplace … through the lens of how might these changes and these tools be used in ways that violate the FTC Act," said attorney Daniel Kaufman.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Companies Should Not Fake It Until They Make It

In this article, Robert Roby discusses the trend of fake reviews and review manipulation in the online shopping world and the recent FTC proposal to address situations in which it believes consumers are being harmed.
8 minute read

Law.com

IP Attorney Voluntarily Dismisses Defamation Suit Over Amazon's Emails to His Clients

During a telephone conference with U.S. District Judge Peter J. Messitte for the District of Maryland on July 14, counsel representing Amazon said that the alleged defamatory emails were no longer being sent, according to the recently-filed transcript.
3 minute read

Texas Lawyer

They Bragged 'Our Flights Are So Cheap, United Sued Us.' Now American Airlines Is Suing Them.

Skiplagged.com helps travelers book itineraries with multiple legs where the traveler exits prior to the final destination.
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

QVC Veteran Promoted to GC of Parent, Will Help Lead Turnaround Effort

Eve DelSoldo is taking the legal reins of Qurate Retail Group, which is seeking to resuscitate growth after the rise of e-commerce dramatically altered consumer shopping behavior.
2 minute read

Delaware Business Court Insider

Amazon Shareholders Say Online Retailer Lied About Excessive Expansion, Anticompetitive Conduct

Bielli & Klauder and Gainey McKenna & Egleston filed the latest complaint in the Delaware Court of Chancery. It is expected to proceed in parallel with a case in the Western District of Washington's Seattle Division.
3 minute read

The Recorder

9th Circuit Clarifies When Online Marketplaces Are Liable for User-Generated Content

The 26-page ruling aligns with similar opinions from the Second, Fourth and Tenth Circuits that found so-called "contributory infringement" requires willful and specific knowledge of the violation.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

FTC Proposes Ban on Companies Producing Fake Product Reviews

Agency continues to push forward on initiatives aimed at protecting consumers.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

'A Tremendous Expense'?: INFORM Act, Aimed at Boosting Compliance, Raises Financial Risk for E-Commerce

"I see an explosion of work in the compliance space, making sure companies are on top of this and that they're tracking what's needed," Dechert partner Christina Sarchio said.
6 minute read

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