January 2016 - Page 2 of 2 - Klein Moynihan Turco

Basic Alarm Company Operating Guidelines and the Importance of Alarm Contracts

January 11, 2016 Businesses in the residential and commercial alarm and security space face inherent hazards, as they are tasked with mitigating and/or eliminating the risk to both person and property from dangers ranging from burglary, fire, water loss, etc. These businesses have become adept at minimizing risk on behalf of others. Far too often, […]

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Fantasy Sports Legal Developments Across the Nation

Leave a Comment / Journal / David Klein

January 8, 2016 This week, a key procedural hurdle was cleared by a bill in California designed to license and regulate operators of fantasy sports contests, as the Assembly Governmental Organization Committee approved the proposal 17-1. The bill must still be approved by the Appropriations Committee before it receives a vote by the full Assembly.

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Uber Reaches Settlement with New York Attorney General

Leave a Comment / Journal / David Klein

January 8, 2015 On January 6, 2016, the New York State Attorney General’s office announced a settlement reached with Uber Technologies, Inc. (“Uber”). Uber owns and operates a mobile application platform that allows riders to connect with Uber drivers through use of their mobile phones. A series of reports by the online journal BuzzFeed reported

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Contest Prizes, Endorsements and Testimonials: A Lesson from Lumosity

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January 7, 2016 This Monday, “brain training” company Lumos Labs, Inc. D/B/A “Lumosity” agreed to pay $2 million to settle Federal Trade Commission (“FTC” or “Commission”) claims of deceptive advertising. The FTC’s allegations were brought in part because of Lumosity customer testimonials that were purportedly submitted as a condition to enter promotional contests for a

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Mobile App Operators Must Be Wary of Deceptive Marketing Laws

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January 6, 2015 Mobile Apps and Deceptive Marketing Laws The mobile space has exploded in recent years, opening up a brand new medium for companies to promote various products and services via mobile apps. Despite the relative infancy of the medium, mobile app operators need to be aware that they must adhere to most of

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Lumosity Settles FTC Lawsuit for $2 Million

Leave a Comment / Journal / David Klein

January 5, 2106 Yesterday, the “brain training” company Lumos Labs, Inc. d/b/a “Lumosity” agreed to pay $2 million to settle a Federal Trade Commission (“Commission” or “FTC”) lawsuit filed in connection with Lumosity’s advertising practices. How can advertisers think ahead to avoid similar regulatory issues?

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