Monthly Archive: January 2012

Jan 03

Class Action Alleging Violations of Facebook Users’ Right of Publicity in “Sponsored Stories” Survives Motion to Dismiss

Since January 25, 2011 when Facebook launched its “Sponsored Stories” advertising service, you may have noticed the perimeter of your newsfeed populated with ads featuring your friends “liking” a particular brand or product. This innovative advertising scheme capitalizes on trusted referrals, or what Mark Zuckerberg calls the “Holy Grail of Advertising.” Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg …

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