Reuters: Cybersquatting cases hit record in 2008
Companies and celebrities ranging from Arsenal football club to actress Scarlett Johansson filed a record number of "cybersquatting" cases in 2008 to stop others from profiting from their famous names, brands and events, a United Nations agency said on Sunday.
The New York Times: Many See Privacy on Web as Big Issue, Survey Says
As arguments swirl over online privacy, a new survey indicates the issue is a dominant concern for Americans.
More than 90 percent of respondents called online privacy a “really” or “somewhat” important issue, according to the survey of more than 1,000 Americans conducted by TRUSTe, an organization that monitors the privacy practices of Web sites of companies like I.B.M., Yahoo and WebMD for a fee.
FTC.gov: FTC Order Bars Firm From Failing to Provide Timely Rebates
Company Sold Phones and Services at Stores Including Office Depot, Staples, and CVS
A company that sold telephones and telephone services through retailers nationwide has been barred from failing to provide the rebates it promised to consumers in a timely manner. The Federal Trade Commission charged the company with deceptive marketing by promising consumers they would receive their rebates within eight weeks of submitting properly completed forms. In reality, tens of thousands of consumers did not receive their rebates within the time promised, and some had to wait up to a year or more for their checks.
Adage: Feds Push for FDA Oversight of Tobacco, but What's Left to Regulate?
With Anti-Smoking Marketing Goals Achieved, Critics Say Agency Has Other Priorities
Fourteen years ago, Clinton administration Food and Drug Administration Commissioner David Kessler proposed that his agency regulate tobacco and impose unprecedented marketing curbs. Since that time, much traditional tobacco marketing has become all but illegal, and Congress is readying to finally grant his wish.
Environmental Leader: Study: Green Packaging Wins Out for Most Shoppers
Brand marketers are focusing more attention on environmentally friendly packaging, but environmental considerations for shoppers generally are secondary to overall package appearance and functional concerns, says Scott Young, president, Perception Research Services (PRS), in an article written for Packworld.com.
Adweek: Discovery Sues Amazon Over Kindle
Claims the book reading device employs Discovery-patented technology
Discovery Communications is suing Amazon.com, claiming the online retailer’s popular electronic book reader the Kindle employs a Discovery-patented technology.
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