eCommerce
Electronic commerce, also known as eCommerce, refers to the purchase and sale of products or services online. Electronic commerce law addresses such issues as compliance with applicable Internet and technology legal regulatory requirements.
New York Dismisses Price Gouging Lawsuit Against Wholesaler
As previously discussed here by an FTC defense attorney, the Federal Trade Commission and state Attorneys General have enhanced the use of resources at their disposal to protect consumers in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. Issues such as price gouging and unsubstantiated product efficacy claims sit atop the regulatory action list. The New York…
Read Article...FTC Settles Charges Against Online Trading Academy Requiring Principals to Turn Over Millions in Cash and Assets
As previously blogged about here, providers of online training and business coaching programs have increasingly found themselves on the receiving end of unwanted Federal Trade Commission scrutiny. A recently announced settlement with Online Training Academy requiring its principals to turn over millions of dollars in cash and assets further illustrates the dangers of operating such…
Read Article...Richard Newman Authors Article for National Law Review on Supreme Court Decision to Rule on FTC Disgorgement Authority
FTC defense attorney Richard B. Newman recently authored an article for National Law Review titled “Supreme Court Decides to Rule on FTC’s Disgorgement Authority.” As previously blogged about here, the Supreme Court recently upheld the SEC’s disgorgement authority but imposed various limits, including the consideration of net profits and legitimate business expenses. The article examines…
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