Michael Signorelli is an Associate in the firm's Government and Regulatory Affairs Practice Group, where he advises and represents clients on privacy and Internet-related issues. Mr. Signorelli counsels clients on advertising, marketing, and data security related matters and represents clients in federal marketing-related legislation and rulemaking proceedings and other matters before the Federal Trade Commission, Federal Communications Commission, and the U.S. Department of Commerce. Mr. Signorelli advises clients with regulatory compliance matters and on developments regarding the Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act (Can-SPAM), Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR), Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), and compliance with the European Union's Data Protection Directive (the E.U. Directive). Mr. Signorelli has also been involved in matters related to Internet governance, crisis management, and the development of self-regulatory programs.
Representative Clients
Mr. Signorelli represents a wide variety of clients, including marketers, advertisers, trade associations, e-commerce firms, retailers, and non-profits in privacy and consumer protection related matters before federal and state regulators and federal policy makers.
Industries
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Task Force
Memberships
American Bar Association
Virginia Bar Association
Executive Committee, Trust for the National Mall
Notre Dame Alumni Club
News
April 25, 2012, Mike Signorelli quoted in The Daily Collegian on "Do Not Track" internet browser option
March 5, 2012, Internet advertising self-regulation efforts led by Venable attorneys featured in several high-profile news outlets
March 2, 2012, Venable Attorneys Counsel to Internet Advertising Self-Regulation Efforts Highlighted at White House Privacy Event
September 28, 2011, Michael Signorelli quoted in Law360 on FTC proposal to revise online advertising guidance
Publications
May 10, 2012, Advertising News & Analysis - May 10, 2012
Jeffrey D. Knowles, Roger A. Colaizzi, Gary D. Hailey, Leonard L. Gordon, Stuart P. Ingis, Amy Ralph Mudge, Randal M. Shaheen, Damon W.D. Wright, Ilene Ringel Heller, Michael A. Signorelli, Ariel S. Wolf
Advertising Alert
March 29, 2012, Advertising News & Analysis - March 29, 2012
Jeffrey D. Knowles, Roger A. Colaizzi, Gary D. Hailey, Leonard L. Gordon, Stuart P. Ingis, Randal M. Shaheen, Amy Ralph Mudge, Setareh Deljo-Roland, Michael A. Signorelli
Advertising Alert
February 2012, The Download - February 2012
Stuart P. Ingis, Michael A. Signorelli, Emilio W. Cividanes, Tara Sugiyama Potashnik, Julia Kernochan Tama, Kelly A. DeMarchis
The Download
December 2011, The Download - December 2011
Stuart P. Ingis, Michael A. Signorelli, Emilio W. Cividanes, Tara Sugiyama Potashnik, Julia Kernochan Tama, Kelly A. DeMarchis
The Download
November 10, 2011, Advertising News & Analysis - November 10, 2011
Jeffrey D. Knowles, Gary D. Hailey, Mikhia E. Hawkins, Stuart P. Ingis, Michael A. Signorelli
Advertising Alert
October 2011, The Download - October 2011
Stuart P. Ingis, Michael A. Signorelli, Emilio W. Cividanes, Tara Sugiyama Potashnik, Julia Kernochan Tama, Kelly A. DeMarchis
The Download
July 22, 2011, Advertising News & Analysis - July 22, 2011
Jeffrey D. Knowles, Sharon A. Blinkoff, Frederick M. Joyce, Michael A. Signorelli
Advertising Alert
July 2011, After a Decade, FTC Dusts Off 'Dot Com Disclosures'
Jeffrey D. Knowles, Michael A. Signorelli
Response Magazine
May 2011, Special Report: Summary of FTC Request for Comments on Updating Its "Dot Com Disclosures: Information About Online Advertising"
Stuart P. Ingis, Michael A. Signorelli, Emilio W. Cividanes, Tara Sugiyama Potashnik, Julia Kernochan Tama, Kelly A. DeMarchis
The Download
May 2011, The Download - May 2011
Stuart P. Ingis, Michael A. Signorelli, Emilio W. Cividanes, Tara Sugiyama Potashnik, Julia Kernochan Tama, Kelly A. DeMarchis
The Download
March 2011, The Download - March 2011
Stuart P. Ingis, Michael A. Signorelli, Emilio W. Cividanes, Tara Sugiyama Potashnik, Julia Kernochan Tama, Kelly A. DeMarchis
The Download
January 2011, The Download - January 2011
Stuart P. Ingis, Michael A. Signorelli, Emilio W. Cividanes, Tara Sugiyama Potashnik, Julia Kernochan Tama, Kelly A. DeMarchis
The Download
January 18, 2011, New Limits on Online Marketing: The Implications for Nonprofit Organizations
Jonathan L. Pompan, Michael A. Signorelli
Related Topic Area(s): Antitrust and Trade Regulation, Electronic Communications, Miscellaneous
January 7, 2011, New Limits for Online Data-Pass and Negative Option Marketing Expected
Jonathan L. Pompan, Michael A. Signorelli
DMConfidential.com
December 2010, Congress Passes S. 3386 Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act
Todd A. Harrison, Michael A. Signorelli
Client Alerts
December 2010, Special Issue: Federal Trade Commission Report on Privacy
Stuart P. Ingis, Michael A. Signorelli, Emilio W. Cividanes, Tara Sugiyama Potashnik, Julia Kernochan Tama, Kelly A. DeMarchis
The Download
November 2010, The Download - November 2010
Stuart P. Ingis, Michael A. Signorelli, Emilio W. Cividanes, Tara Sugiyama Potashnik, Julia Kernochan Tama, Kelly A. DeMarchis
The Download
August 2010, The Download - August 2010
Stuart P. Ingis, Michael A. Signorelli, Tara Sugiyama Potashnik, Julia Kernochan Tama
The Download
May 2010, Online Marketing Practices, On the Hot Seat
Jeffrey D. Knowles, Michael A. Signorelli
Response Magazine
April 2010, The Download - April 2010
Stuart P. Ingis, Michael A. Signorelli, Emilio W. Cividanes, Tara Sugiyama Potashnik, Julia Kernochan Tama
The Download
February 2010, The Download - February 2010 - Developments in E-Commerce, Privacy, Marketing, and Information Services Law and Policy
Stuart P. Ingis, Michael A. Signorelli, Emilio W. Cividanes, Tara Sugiyama Potashnik, Julia Kernochan Tama
The Download
November 2009, The Download - November 2009 - Developments in E-Commerce, Privacy, Marketing, and Information Services Law and Policy
Stuart P. Ingis, Michael A. Signorelli, Emilio W. Cividanes, Tara Sugiyama Potashnik, Julia Kernochan Tama
The Download
September 17, 2009, Legal Review: Industry Releases New Self-Regulatory Principles for Online Behavioral Advertising
Jeffrey D. Knowles, Emilio W. Cividanes, Stuart P. Ingis, Michael A. Signorelli
Response Magazine
September 2009, The Download - September 2009 - Developments in E-Commerce, Privacy, Marketing, and Information Services Law and Policy
Stuart P. Ingis, Michael A. Signorelli, Emilio W. Cividanes, Ellen Traupman Berge,Tara Sugiyama Potashnik, Julia Kernochan Tama
The Download
July 2009, Self-Regulatory Principles for Online Behavioral Advertising
Stuart P. Ingis, Michael A. Signorelli, Emilio W. Cividanes, Tara Sugiyama Potashnik, Julia Kernochan Tama
May 2009, The Download - May 2009 - Developments in E-Commerce, Privacy, Marketing, and Information Services Law and Policy
Stuart P. Ingis, Michael A. Signorelli, Emilio W. Cividanes, Tara Sugiyama Potashnik, Julia Kernochan Tama
The Download
April 21, 2009, Law Enforcement Risks for Advertisers, Affiliates & Networks; FTC Declares Identity Theft Red Flags Rule Applies to Health Care Professionals; FTC Asserts Jurisdiction to Investigate Security of Personal Health Data; Federal Stimulus Package Includes Dramatic Changes to Health Privacy and Security Law; NCTA v. FCC: The Use of Consumer Information for Marketing Purposes; Massachusetts Revises and Further Delays Implementation of New Data Security Regulations
Stuart P. Ingis, Michael A. Signorelli, Emilio W. Cividanes, Ellen Traupman Berge,Tara Sugiyama Potashnik, Julia Kernochan Tama
The Download
February 17, 2009, FTC Staff Issues Report on Self-Regulatory Principles for Online Behavioral Advertising; FTC Announces Conference on Global Data Security Concerns; Cybersecurity is a Top Priority for President Obama and Congress
Emilio W. Cividanes, Stuart P. Ingis, Michael A. Signorelli, Tara Sugiyama Potashnik
The Download
December 2008, FTC Report on Social Security Numbers and Identity Theft; FTC Proposes Revisions to Guides on Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising; Massachusetts Delays Implementation Date of New Data Security Regulations; Child Safe Viewing Act
Emilio W. Cividanes, Stuart P. Ingis, Michael A. Signorelli, Tara Sugiyama Potashnik
The Download
October 2008, Senate Commerce Committee Investigates ISP-Based Advertising; PROTECT Our Children Act; KIDS Act; Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act; Identity Theft Enforcement Act/Cybercrime Act; Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Act; Proposed Labeling Requirements for Advertisements Depicting Toys and Games; FTC v. Patten; Nevada's Encryption Law Becomes Effective; Massachusetts Passes New Data Security Regulations
Emilio W. Cividanes, Stuart P. Ingis, Michael A. Signorelli, Tara Sugiyama Potashnik
The Download
September 2008, House Committee Examines Internet Advertising Practices; Two New Internet Browsers Introduced; FTC Amends Telemarketing Sales Rule to Prohibit Prerecorded Messages; International Roundup - Busy Fall for Cross-Border Data Flow Programs
Emilio W. Cividanes, Stuart P. Ingis, Michael A. Signorelli
The Download
June 2007, Spyware Update: House Passes Two Bills; Senate Bill Introduced; FTC to Hold Workshop on Spam; FTC Issues Report on Broadband Internet Access and Network Neutrality; ChoicePoint Settles Security Beach Charges with 44 States; Court Holds that a Person has a Reasonable Expectation of Privacy in E-mail; EU Looking Closely at Search Engines' Activities, Notably Data Retention; EU Adopts Document Analyzing Definition of Personal Data
Emilio W. Cividanes, Stuart P. Ingis, Michael A. Signorelli
The Download
Events/Speaking Engagements
Past Events
February 3, 2012, "Dot Marketer? What ICANN's gTLD Expansion Means for your Brand... and Your Bottom Line" for the Direct Marketing Association
Jacqueline Levasseur Patt, Michael A. Signorelli
November 16, 2011, "IP and Related Legal Issues for IGOs in Open Data, Open Access and Social Media" at Law, Justice and Development Week 2011
Michael A. Signorelli
November 15, 2011, "The Changing Privacy and Data Security Landscape" for the Direct Marketing Association
Michael A. Signorelli
August 24, 2011, "Compliance Guidance for Networks and Exchanges" for the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB)
Michael A. Signorelli
July 27, 2011, Compliance with Interactive Advertising Bureau's (IAB) New Member Code of Conduct
Michael A. Signorelli
June 8, 2011, "The Industry That Knew Too Much: Building Trust with Consumers in the Digital Realm" at Internet Week New York
Michael A. Signorelli
June 1, 2011 - June 4, 2011, ADMERICA! 2011
Michael A. Signorelli
April 13, 2011, IAB Interactive Insights Webinar: Compliance with IAB's New Member Code of Conduct
Michael A. Signorelli
March 31, 2011, "Balancing Privacy and Technology" at the 2011 Regulatory Compliance Exchange, hosted by LIMRA
Michael A. Signorelli
March 14, 2011, "Online Behavioral Advertising Self-Regulation: Accountability, Enforcement and the FTC - How the Program Works" for the Council of Better Business Bureaus
Michael A. Signorelli
March 9, 2011 - March 11, 2011, IAPP's Global Privacy Summit 2011
Stuart P. Ingis, Emilio W. Cividanes, Tara Sugiyama Potashnik, Michael A. Signorelli
February 9, 2011, "Compliance - Beyond CAN-SPAM," Online Marketing Summit 2011
Michael A. Signorelli
January 20, 2011, "Social Media Marketing, Online Advertising and Privacy - the Legal Risk of Going Viral," American Advertising Federation of Baltimore
Michael A. Signorelli
October 2010, "Implementing the Self Regulatory Principles for Online Behavioral Advertising" webinar hosted by the 4A's, AAF, ANA, BBB, DMA, and IAB
Michael A. Signorelli
September 29, 2010, "Online Behavioral Advertising: Business Models, Technology and Legal Issues in Q3 2010 and Beyond" at IAPP Privacy Academy 2010
Michael A. Signorelli
September 23, 2010, "2010 Federal Legislative and Regulatory Outlook" for the Connecticut Privacy and Security Forum
Michael A. Signorelli
June 22, 2010, "Privacy - When Trust is the Currency of Effective Advertising" at the Advertising Research Foundation's Audience Measurement 5.0 Symposium
Michael A. Signorelli
June 14, 2010 - June 15, 2010, "The Future of Self-Regulation: Privacy at the Crossroads" for the International Association of Privacy Professionals' Practical Privacy Series
Michael A. Signorelli
May 13, 2010, "Meeting Your Privacy Obligations: Online Behavioral Advertising: Understanding the Privacy Implications" for The Canadian Institute
Michael A. Signorelli
May 11, 2010, "Impact of Regulatory Expansion on Electronic Retailers" webinar hosted by the Electronic Retailing Association
Michael A. Signorelli
February 25, 2010, "New Rules for Testimonials/Endorsements & Advance Consent Marketing" in a special compliance webinar sponsored by the Direct Marketing Association
Michael A. Signorelli
November 16, 2009, The Impact of the Federal Trade Commission's Revised Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising
Michael A. Signorelli
September 22, 2009, "Self-Regulatory Principles for Online Behavioral Advertising" before The Conference Board of Canada's Council of Chief Privacy Officers
Michael A. Signorelli
September 17, 2009, "Social Media Town Hall/Webinar: Blogger Regulation Threats & Self-Regulation Opportunities" for the Interactive Advertising Bureau
Michael A. Signorelli