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Researching TCPA, CCPA, Internet marketing, email marketing, promotional sweepstakes, gaming, or fantasy sports law? Check out the Klein Moynihan Turco Law Journal.

California Court Finds That Violations of Privacy Law Constitute “Concrete Injury”

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October 27, 2016 On October 24, 2016, the United States District Court for the Southern District of California refused to dismiss claims brought by two former inmates and their counsel regarding violations of a California privacy law.  The plaintiffs commenced a class action against Securus Technologies, Inc. (“Securus”), a self-proclaimed “inmate communications provider,” alleging that […]

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Sweepstakes Attorneys: Protecting Your Promotions

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October 26, 2016 Promotions Law and Sweepstakes Attorneys Conducting a sweepstakes, contest or other form of promotion can be a highly effective way of increasing your customer base, or creating stronger brand loyalty among existing customers.  Through the use of a sweepstakes promotion, business owners can capitalize on the excitement and allure of potentially winning

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FTC to Take Additional Steps to Rein in Influencer Marketing?

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October 25, 2016 Last week, two advocacy groups filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) taking direct aim at the burgeoning influencer marketing industry.  The complaint implores the agency to take enforcement action against various high profile content and media companies, including Google and Disney, alleging unfair and deceptive practices in connection with

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Power Homes Remodeling Settles TCPA Class Action

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October 21, 2016 On October 12, 2016, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania issued final approval of the $5.2 million settlement, resolving a Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) class action lawsuit against Power Homes Remodeling Group LLC (“Power Homes”).  Of the $5.2 million settlement, $1.3 million will be paid to

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SEC Fines Fantasy Stock Market App Developer

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October 20, 2016 The Securities Exchange Commission (“SEC”) recently fined New York-based Forcerank LLC (“Forcerank”) $50,000 in connection with charges that Forcerank’s fantasy stock market mobile app illegally offers complex derivative products to investors. How did the fantasy stock market app allegedly violate federal securities law?

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