- Counseling financial publishing companies on advertising, marketing, and promotional efforts, including claims substantiation and internet marketing practices.
- Represented a worldwide flooring manufacturer in an FTC investigation of U.S. origins claims. The investigation was closed without findings.
- Represented one of the world’s largest data brokers in an FTC investigation of its obligations under the EU- U.S. Privacy Shield. Investigation was closed without findings.
- Representing an auto finance company in an investigation by the FTC into auto dealership lending practices.
- Representing a debt collection company in investigation of its consumer debt collection practices by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation.
- Representing an auto finance company in investigation before the U.S. Department of Justice regarding its compliance with the Servicemember Civil Relief Act.
- Drafted public comments on behalf of a telecommunications member association to the FTC regarding the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Safeguards Rule, and other privacy and data security issues and the California Attorney General regarding the California Consumer Privacy Act advocating for members’ interests and concerns.
Partner,
- Phone: 202.239.3034
- Email: kathleen.benway@alston.com
A former chief of staff at the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, Kathleen helps clients develop practical strategies for compliance with applicable state, federal, and global consumer protection and privacy laws.