The FCC entered into a settlement late last month with TEGNA, Inc. (“TEGNA”) for $55,000. The case erupted after TEGNA used Emergency Alert System (“EAS”) tones in its television ad promoting the Jacksonville Jaguars NFL team. The advertisement at issue opened with EAS tones along with sounds of gusting winds and thunder claps, and aired … Continue Reading
A class action lawsuit recently settled with KT Health LLC and KT Health Holdings LLC (“KT Health”). The plaintiffs alleged that certain advertising claims regarding KT Health’s KT Tape (kinesiology tape) was false and deceptive. Specifically, the plaintiffs alleged that KT Health claimed that its KT Tape “can be used for hundreds of common injuries” … Continue Reading
In June, we covered Daily Fantasy Sports (“DFS”) operators’ major legislative victory in New York: a bill legalizing and regulating their business, ending the potential for an outright prohibition on DFS in the state. That bill’s passage was akin to clinching the pennant. With the New York Attorney General (“NYAG”) announcing yesterday that it settled … Continue Reading
On October 4, 2016, a federal court dismissed a putative class action against Valve Corporation (“Valve”) regarding its popular eSports game, Counter Strike Global Offensive (“CS:GO”). Specifically, the class claimed Valve violated a host of state laws and the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (“RICO”). In their complaint, the plaintiffs alleged that Valve’s … Continue Reading
Earlier this week, a putative class action was brought against the NBA’s Golden State Warriors concerning the team’s mobile application. According to the complaint, the free app provides an interactive experience for fans by delivering scores, news and other information relevant to the Golden State Warriors. The plaintiffs allege that the app contains certain Bluetooth beacon software … Continue Reading
From the Stanley Cup to the NBA Championship, there were some major sports victories these last few weeks. Championship cities celebrated with fans flooding their streets for victory parades. But one sports victory—a win that without question affects far more fans than those in the Steel City and Cleveland—did not occur on the court or … Continue Reading
It’s fall. And in the professional sports world, that means the National Football League is back and Major League Baseball is gearing up for its playoffs. But there are other leagues garnering increased attention as the crisp air rolls in. These are the leagues where no one faces career-ending hits or 100 mile-per-hour fastballs, yet … Continue Reading
Official sponsors of the World Cup call foul as yet another brand owner successfully pulls off an ambush marketing stunt. This week two Dutch women were arrested for organising 36 girls to appear scantily clad in orange to promote the Dutch brewery, Bavaria. Perhaps the brewery were hoping of a repeat of four years ago at the … Continue Reading
