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William Lawrence

Associate, Venable LLP

Washington, DC

wclawrence@Venable.com

About me

William Lawrence practices at the intersection of litigation, intellectual property, and advertising. William has represented individual and corporate clients in media, entertainment, retail, finance, and legal industries. Prior to joining Venable, he worked with clients on commercial litigation, including securities fraud, white collar investigation, and malpractice.

19 Aug, 2024

FTC Steps on Career Step and Alleged Inflated Promises of Employment Opportunities

By Len Gordon William Lawrence

In July, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) brought a complaint against Career Step LLC for targeting servicemembers with...

19 Aug, 2024

What’s the FTC “Up To?” Arise Virtual Solutions and the Gig Economy

By Len Gordon William Lawrence

Last month, in a joint effort with the Department of Labor (DOL), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) settled an action against Arise...

15 Sep, 2021

Ninth Circuit Clarifies Standards for Equitable Damages in False Advertising Cases

By Len Gordon William Lawrence

A recent decision in the Ninth Circuit sheds new light on whether, and the standard by which, a false advertising claimant must prove...