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David O. Klein
David Klein is one of the most recognized attorneys in the telemarketing, technology, Internet marketing, sweepstakes and telecommunications fields. Skilled at counseling clients on a broad range of technology-related matters, David Klein has substantial experience in negotiating and drafting complex licensing, marketing and Internet agreements.
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Hooters Settles TCPA Lawsuit
August 21, 2017 This month, restaurant chain Hooters of America, LLC (“Hooters”) agreed to pay up to $1,420,150 to settle a Telephone Consumer Protection Act
The FTC’s Latest Bid to Blacklist Telemarketers
August 4, 2017 This Tuesday, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC” or “Commission”) announced a new initiative to share consumer complaint-sourced telemarketer data with private businesses
Spotify’s Automatic Renewal Problem Continues
July 27, 2017 Spotify USA, Inc.’s (“Spotify”) efforts to have class action claims regarding its automatic renewal practices dismissed were recently denied by a federal
Working with Data Brokers? Consult a Privacy Lawyer
June 23, 2017 This month, Trusted Media Brands, Inc. (“TMBI”) – the publisher of Reader’s Digest, Every Day with Rachael Ray and other popular magazines
Contest Organizer in Legal Limbo over Sweepstakes Marketing
May 12, 2017 Last month, a federal district court in San Francisco dismissed the preemptive lawsuit of Contest Promotions, LLC (“Contest Promotions”), which had hoped to establish
Fake News: A Legal Perspective
May 1, 2017 By David O. Klein and Joshua R. Wueller The concept of “fake news” has garnered substantial attention in recent years, evolving from
Website/App Provider in Hot Water for Ambiguous Privacy Policy
May 1, 2017 Last week, Unrollme Inc.’s (“Unroll.me”) privacy policy came under fire from consumers and privacy advocates in response to news that Unroll.me collects
Comply with Telemarketing Laws or Face the Consequences
April 19, 2017 Last week, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced its settlement with “the ring leader of telemarketing operations that blasted illegal robocalls to
Children’s Privacy Compliance Program to Pay $100K for Alleged Violations
April 13, 2017 Last week, the New York State Attorney General’s Office (“NYAG”) announced that San Francisco-based privacy technology company True Ultimate Standards Everywhere, Inc.
NY AG Targets Mobile Health Applications Over Privacy Policy, Misleading Claims Concerns
March 28, 2017 The Office of the New York State Attorney General (“NY AG”) recently announced a settlement of its investigation into the privacy policy
FTC and State of New Jersey Settle Consumer Privacy Claims with VIZIO
February 13, 2017 On February 6, 2017, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced that it, along with the New Jersey State Attorney General, has reached
FTC Trains Its Sights on Cross-Device Tracking
January 25, 2017 The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has released a staff report after conducting a series of workshops on cross-device tracking and related issues