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Read about upcoming speaking engagements, articles, events and news involving attorneys from the Lustigman Firm.

Lustigman Recognized By Chambers USA
Posted by: Andy Lustigman
June 13, 2008

Andrew Lustigman has been named an industry leader and notable practitioner in his primary practice area by the internationally recognized Chambers USA, which described him as a"first-rate player within the field, renowned for the superb job he does on behalf of his clients."  

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Lustigman Featured in National Law Journal Article on SMS Promotions
Posted by: Andy Lustigman
June 06, 2008

The Lustigman Firm attorney Andrew Lustigman was featured in a National Law Journal story covering the premium sms class action litigations. The story, Place your bet: Are TV games a lottery? National Law Journal (subscription required), discusses the gambling aspect asserted in the eight class actions being litigated in California, topic frequently covered by this blog.

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Andrew Lustigman to lead panel discussion on Cosmetic Marketing Law Developments
Posted by: Andy Lustigman
June 06, 2008

Andrew Lustigman to lead panel including FTC Senior attorney Thomas Cohn and NAD attorney Jennifer Fried on Cosmetic Marketing Law Developments at the SRI/American Lawyer Media's 5th Annual Cosmeceuticals Conference scheduled for June 26-27, 2008 at the Marriott Eastside Hotel in NYC. Topics to be covered include analysis of controversial claims in cosmetic marketing, analysis of the FTC/FDA dual jurisdiction and respective roles, regulatory enforcement priorities, the role of the self-regulatory process, and strategies for marketing cosmetics in a compliant manner.

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Lustigman Firm Attorneys To Present April 2008 Consumer Protection Update for the American Bar Association Section of Antitrust Law Consumer Protection Committee
Posted by: Andy Lustigman
April 09, 2008

On May 5, 2008, Lustigman Firm attorneys Andrew Lustigman, Scott Shaffer, Adam Solomon, and Jill Abitbol will be presenting the April 2008 Consumer Protection Update for the American Bar Association Section of Antitrust Law Consumer Protection Committee.  It will provide an update on significant developments in consumer protection law, including cases, settlements and other initiatives on the federal and state levels, as well as consumer class actions, Lanham Act litigation, and National Advertising Division decisions.

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Lustigman to Present on Hot Topics In Promotions Law at ABA Intellectual Property Law Conference
Posted by: Andy Lustigman
March 26, 2008

Andrew Lustigman will be presenting at the 23rd Annual American Bar Association Intellectual Property Law Conference on Landmines, Hot Topics and Red Flags in Promotions Law at the 23rd Annual Intellectual Property Law Conference on April 11, 2008, in Arlington, Virginia. The panel will cover recent legal updates throughout the U.S. in promotional marketing law, including contests, sweepstakes, coupons, rebates, and commercial co-venturing law, and addresses issues pertaining to creating successful and legal campaigns using new technologies and practices, such as text messaging, internet reverse-auctions, and pooled promotions.

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Behavioral Advertising Roundtable
Posted by: Adam Solomon
February 26, 2008

Andrew Lustigman and Adam Solomon will lead a roundtable discussion on Behavioral Advertising. The program is being presented in cooperation with the ABA IP Law Section's Special Committee on Promotions and Marketing Law.

The roundtable will focus on the general legal issues surrounding behavioral advertising and the tools and advanced technology designed to track consumer behavior. They also will examine the "proposed principles" for self-regulation recently introduced by the Federal Trade Commission, and will discuss enforcement polices of the FTC and state attorneys general.

The date and location for this program is as follows:

March 14, 2008
11:00 AM EST
Winston & Strawn
200 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10166

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FDLJ Law Review Article on Regulation of Dietary Supplement Advertising Now Online
Posted by: Andy Lustigman
January 04, 2008

The Food and Drug Law Journal Article, "Regulation of Dietary Supplement Advertising: Current Claims of Interest to the Federal Trade Commission, Food and Drug Administration and National Advertising Division", co-authored by Andrew Lustigman and John Villafranco, 62 Food and Drug Law Journal 709-726 (2007) is available here with permission from FDLI. The article reviews the regulatory framework for dietary supplement advertising and provides analysis of specific types of claims commonly made in the advertising and marketing of dietary supplements.

Attachments:
fdli.pdf

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Legal Presentation on Requirements for Email Marketing and Regulatory Enforcement Now Online
Posted by: Adam Solomon
November 28, 2007

Access Adam Solomon's presentation on CAN-SPAM, THE EU AND BEYOND: CURRENT LAW ENFORCEMENT REGARDING E-MAIL MARKETING.

 

 

Attachments:
Spam.ppt

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Avrick Direct DMA Presentation Now Online
Posted by: Adam Solomon
October 30, 2007

Access Adam Solomon's Avrick/DMA presentation on supplier liability issues

Attachments:
DMACHICAGO2007.ppt

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Andrew Lustigman to Present on Clinical Substantation Evidence
Posted by: Andy Lustigman
September 27, 2007

On October 17, 2007, Lustigman Firm member Andrew Lustigman will be co-presenting a workshop entitled "Workding With Experts To Prove Clinical Studies Claims." The workshop is part of ACI's Claim Substantiation Conference held in New York City. Topics to be covered in the Workshop include working effectively with experts, reviewing and substantiating claims, communicating with scientific experts, knowing what makes a good clinical study, and relevant case law.

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Lustigman Firm Attorneys to Present On List Manager/Supplier Liability at Avrick/DMA Chicago
Posted by: Andy Lustigman
September 26, 2007

Lustigman Firm attorneys Sheldon Lustigman and Adam Solomon will present a legal forum at the Avrick Direct DMA breakfast on October 15, 2007 at 8 am in Chicago The presentation will focus on the legal responsibilities of list owners, list managers and list brokers and new developments in direct marketing law. Contact Avrick Direct for more information.

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INBLF Featured In NY Times
Posted by: Andy Lustigman
June 12, 2007

The New York Times ran a feature story on the International Network of Boutique Law Firms. The article highlights that the organizations seeks to mirror the trend at big law firms by giving boutique law firms the ability to provide an international presence and multiple practices without giving up their individual specialties. Andrew Lustigman is the New York Chapter President of the organization.

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Lustigman to Present On List Manager/Supplier Liability
Posted by: Andy Lustigman
May 30, 2007

Andrew Lustigman will present a legal forum at the Avrick Direct pre-DMDAYS New York breakfast on June 19, 2007 at 8 am. The presentation will focus on the legal responsibilities of list owners, list managers and list brokers. The forum will also focus on specific legal issues relating to continuity marketing and sweepstakes promotions.

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Lustigman To Speak On Dietary Supplement Compliance Issues at ERA Conference
Posted by: Andy Lustigman
May 16, 2007

Andy Lustigman will be co-presenting at the Electronic Retailing Association?s East Coast Legal Series in New York regarding the legal aspects of marketing dietary supplement products.  The presentation seeks to guide participants through the regulatory maze surrounding dietary supplement products and provide insight as to the compliance process.  Recent enforcement actions by the Federal Trade Commission, the Food and Drug and Administration, state attorneys general, as well as the NAD/ERSP self-regulatory process will be discussed. 

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The Lustigman Firm To Present Consumer Protection Update for the American Bar Association Section of Antitrust Law Consumer Protection Committee
Posted by: Andy Lustigman
May 10, 2007

 

On June 6, 2007, Lustigman Firm attorneys Andrew Lustigman, Adam Solomon and Special Counsel Jonathan Ezor will be presenting the May 2007 Consumer Protection Update for the American Bar Association Section of Antitrust Law Consumer Protection Committee.

 

The telephonic brown bag will provide an update on significant developments in consumer protection law.  The presentation will cover cases, settlements and other initiatives on the federal and state levels, as well as consumer class actions, Lanham Act litigation, and National Advertising Division decisions.

 

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Lustigman to discuss direct marketing law developements at PMA Law Conference
Posted by: Andrew Lustigman
December 07, 2006

Andrew Lustigman will be leading a roundtable discussion on Direct marketing law at the Promotion Marketing Association Annual Law Conference on December 11, 2006 in Chicago. Topics to be covered include the latest regulatory challenges to sweepstakes mail campaigns, email marketing, and telemarketing as well as compliance matters.

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Sheldon Lustigman to Present "Legal Liabilities of List Owners, List Brokers and List Managers"
Posted by: The Lustigman Firm
September 14, 2006

On Monday, October 16, 2006, Andrew Lustigman will be sharing his insight on the risks and exposure those in the list industry share in the current regulatory environment.

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Andrew Lustigman To Present At ACI's Advertising Law Conference
Posted by: The Lustigman Firm
August 24, 2006

On December 7, 2006, Lustigman Firm member Andrew Lustigman will be co-presenting a workshop entitled "Using Consumer Surveys and Clinical Studies for Substantiation Purposes."  

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Jonathan Ezor Named "One To Watch" by LIBN
Posted by: The Lustigman Firm
August 14, 2006

On Friday, August 11, 2006, the Long Island Business News named Jonathan Ezor as "One to Watch".  Jonathan's inclusion was based on his role as director of Touro's Institute for Business, Law and Technology, and his keen awareness of hot button issues relating to technology law.  Jonathan serves as Special Counsel  to the Lustigman Firm where he concentrates on law and technology issues, including licensing and affiliate agreements and privacy issues. 

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