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FTC Defense Lawyer to the Internet Advertising Industry. Advertising compliance, regulatory investigation and defense, Internet law and digital media attorney at Hinch Newman LLP. Practice focuses on conducting legal compliance reviews of advertising campaigns, representing clients in investigations and enforcement actions brought by the federal/state/local regulatory agencies, commercial litigation, advising clients on promotional marketing programs, and negotiating and drafting legal agreements. Practice also emphasizes affiliate advertising, Internet defamation, telemarketing compliance, eCommerce, privacy & data security, online promotions, and trademarks & copyrights.
Currently admitted to practice law in California, New York, Nevada, the District of Columbia, and before the United States District Court for the Districts of Northern and Southern California, the Southern District of New York and the District of Nevada. Admitted to practice in the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Counsel to the Executive Council of Performance Marketing and member of the Performance Marketing Association’s Compliance Council. In 2013, served as co-chair of the Online Lenders Alliance Lawyers Council and Forum. e Marketing and member of California State Bar’s Cyberlaw Subcommittee on eCommerce, Data Security, and Privacy. Written for and been both quoted and interviewed by numerous media outlets, including the Chicago Tribune, Inside Edition, PC Magazine, MSN, PC Magazine and the Wall Street Journal.
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Posted by Dennis | June 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Antitrust & Trade Law
Possibly the best FTC attorney in the country right now
I contacted Richard after seeing him interviewed on CNN pertaining to FTC and a well known celebrity. I always do my due diligence when hiring anyone for my company and I'm privileged to know a few very good lawyers in other specialties. When I mentioned Richard's name they immediately said he's on...
Posted by Sean | December 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney
THE REAL DEAL
I reached out to him on Thanksgiving day through a email inquiry from his website . he contacted me back immediately said call me when you can and we talked several times that day... he knows the law and I have complete faith in him.....true advocate of the law
Posted by anonymous | September 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Federal Regulation
Great Experience
I was completely floored a couple years ago when I was served by the FTC. I knew I had to find strong, experienced counsel to represent me as the implications were business ending and life-changing. Richard thoroughly explained what had to be done and what would be expected from us. That same day, R...
Posted by Kent | January 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Highly recommend Richard
I have worked with and referred clients to Richard for years. He is highly knowledgeable and represents his clients very well. I have received excellent feedback from referrals. I highly recommend Richard.
Posted by John R. | January 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Federal Regulation
Knowledgeable, Prompt, Honest and Aggressive Representation!
I was completely caught off guard some years ago when I was served by the FTC. I knew I had to find strong online marketing counsel to represent me as the accusations were life-changing. Richard thoroughly explained the nuances of the claims being made. That same day, Richard took proactive step...
"Richard is extremely knowledgeable regarding advertising compliance matters. He has a lot of experience handling these types of matters and I would certainly refer him these types of cases again."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with him and against him. He is well known as a great lawyer, and his reputation is well deserved."
"It was a pleasure to work with Richard. He has a firm grasp of the relevant legal issues. Moreover, Richard is an engaging and tireless advocate for his clients. I would certainly recommend him for internet and advertising issues to our client base and colleagues around the world!"
"Richard always brings his A game. I have recommended several people to Richard for his experience in Internet Law and he has done a fantastic job. In addition, we have worked on several cases together and have seen firsthand his experience and abilities when it comes to Internet Law. He has also proven himself to be an expert in this field and I feel confident he is one of the top attorneys in the country for this practice area."
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Go To Thought Leader (Communications/FTC), National Law Review
2019
Go To Thought Leader (Communications/FTC), National Law Review
1991
Dean's List, California State University, Northridge
2010 - Present
Managing Partner, Hinch Newman LLP
2007 - 2010
Senior Associate, Klein Zelman Rothermel LLP
2006 - 2007
Senior Associate, Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP
2001 - 2006
Senior Associateq, Berkley, Gordon & Goldstein LLP
2010 - Present
The State Bar of California, eCommerce/Privacy Subcommittee - Cyberspace Law CommitteeNo Value
2010 - Present
Performance Marketing AssociationCompliance Council
2006 - Present
District of Columbia Bar
1996 - Present
California State Bar Association
2013 - 2013
Online Lenders AllianceCo-Chair of Lawyers Council and Forum
2011 - 2013
Executive Council of Performance MarketingGeneral Counsel
USDC (C.D. Cal.) granted Clickbooth.com’s Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings, ruling that the claims asserted by Essociate, Inc.’s Internet based affiliate pooling patent were patent ineligible and therefore invalid
Case Dismissed
Resolved cooperatively without without resulting litigation or finding of liability. Clients paid only a small fraction of the damages that network co-defendants were ordered to pay and an even smaller fraction of the damages sought by the FTC.
Successfully secured the prompt closure of the investigation.
Successfully secured the prompt closure of the investigation.
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