FTC’s Ramirez Takes on Patent Trolls
Performance Marketing
Federal Trade Commission chairwoman Edith Ramirez put patent trolls on notice, announcing a series of steps the agency could take to get to the bottom of the growing activity among [...]
Obama Names Edith Ramirez to Chair Federal Trade Commission
Brand Marketing
President Barack Obama will officially name Edith Ramirez to be the next chairman of the Federal Trade Commission on Monday, March 4, the FTC confirmed.
FTC Chairman to Leave in Mid-February
Brand Marketing
Federal Trade Commission chairman Jon Leibowitz will step down from the agency February 15 after four years as chairman. He has been a commissioner since 2004. Many in Washington anticipated [...]
FTC Charges Artist Arena With Violating Kids’ Online Privacy
Performance Marketing
The Federal Trade Commission filed suit against Warner Music’s Artist Arena—which operates fan sites for performers such as Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato and Rihanna—for violating the online privacy [...]