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Instead of Shining a Light on Dark Patterns, New FTC Report Leaves Many Questions Unanswered

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For some time now, dark patterns have been quite the trending topic for both marketers and privacy professionals. Back in April 2021, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) conducted a workshop on dark patterns. Late last week, the FTC issued its report following up on the workshop. Scope and magnitude matter.

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The Danger of Dark Patterns

LexBlog IP

This action follows the FTC’s September publication of “ Bringing Dark Patterns to Light ,” a report demonstrating companies’ increased use of design practices known as “dark patterns” to influence consumers buying behavior (the “Staff Report”). The FTC’s latest enforcement action confirms that message. What are dark patterns?

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PRESS RELEASE: Atlanta Wins USPTO Southeast Regional Office: A Leap in Innovation and Growth

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These programs are designed to meet varied needs, offering invaluable insights into the complexities of intellectual property law. Industry Associations: Engaging with groups like the Technology Association of Georgia to connect with tech companies for workshops, seminars, and other engagement activities.

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Auld Lang Syne 2021 – Significant Events of the Past Year

LexBlog IP

There are many things one could reflect on, but this blog is about advertising and marketing law, so we’ll stick to that. In recent weeks, over a thousand companies have received these letters, which cover a variety of advertising and marketing practices, including endorsements , business opportunities and for-profit education claims.

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2022 Trade Secrets Webinar Series: Takeaways & Recordings

Trading Secrets

In particular, in December 2021, the DOJ and FTC hosted a virtual workshop that brought together policy experts and labor leaders to discuss efforts to promote competitive labor markets and worker mobility, including scrutinizing and limiting the use of restrictive covenants.

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2022 Trade Secrets Webinar Series: Takeaways & Recordings

LexBlog IP

In particular, in December 2021, the DOJ and FTC hosted a virtual workshop that brought together policy experts and labor leaders to discuss efforts to promote competitive labor markets and worker mobility, including scrutinizing and limiting the use of restrictive covenants.

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1H 2021 Quick Links, Part 3 (Content Moderation, Censorship, Privacy, & More)

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

Alba Web Designs, LLC, 2021 WL 280065 (W.D. Minnesota Statutes § 617.261 is a representation of this constitutional compromise and adequately balances the fundamental right to free speech with the citizens’ right to health and safety. * “ Bringing Dark Patterns to Light ” FTC Workshop Public Comment. Facebook, Inc. 2021 WL 214206 (N.D.

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