Regulatory Rumblings Archive
July 2016
The Continuing ICANN Geographical Names Debate: Public Interest or Governmental Politics?
Posted: Jul 28, 2016 9:00am ETThe Helsinki global meeting of ICANN has just concluded, and preparations are already underway for the meeting in Hyderabad in October. ICANN is still preparing for the transition of the technical functions of the organization (the “IANA Transition”), despite objections from U.S. Senators and other elected officials, led by Senator Cruz.
READ MOREUpcoming FTC Workshop Examines Marketing Disclosures
Posted: Jul 22, 2016 10:30am ETThe Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will host a public workshop in Washington, DC on September 15, 2016 to examine the testing and evaluation of the disclosures that companies make to consumers to clarify advertising claims, privacy practices, and other similar information.
READ MORESenators Focus Spotlight on Bot Fraud Challenge
Posted: Jul 12, 2016 2:00pm ETSenators Charles Schumer (D-NY) and Mark Warner (D-VA) have written to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) asking questions about a serious challenge for our industry: bot fraud in digital advertising.
READ MOREChile’s New Advertising Restrictions Just the Tip of the Iceberg
Posted: Jul 8, 2016 10:00am ETFood advertising issues are heating up again nationally and internationally. Recently, the government of Chile began implementation of restrictions on food and beverage advertising directed to children under the age of 14, new nutrition labelling measures, and a ban on the sales and advertising of ‘unhealthy’ food in schools.
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