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FTC Targets “Up To” Claims

Advertising claims that are deceptive or misleading often draw the ire of the Federal Trade Commission. That’s why avoiding the use of potentially misleading or deceptive adverting is advisable. Of course, what seems...more

FTC Report Outlines New Privacy Framework For Handling Consumer Data

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a report in March 2012 setting forth best practices for businesses to protect the privacy of American consumers and give them greater control over the collection and use of their...more

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act - Recent Developments That Affect Corporations: Recent FCPA Indictments By: Michael J. Faul, Jr.,...

Our firm has substantial experience in counseling individuals and corporations who are targets of FCPA investigations. Such clients are executives and global entities who require their own individual legal representation. ...more

Re NCN Communications

Can PUC authorization to do business in the state be rescinded based on the operation of an MLM program?

The ALJ held that NCN's authorization to do business in the state of California should be revoked because of the serious questions surrounding the operation of the business. A protest to NCN's application for authorization to...more

In the Matter of Amway Corp. , 93 FTC 618 (1979)

Is Amway an illegal pyramid scheme and does its marketing program illegally restrict competition and fix prices?

The FTC affirmed the Administrative Law Judge's opinion that Amway was not a illegal Pyramid, but found that Amway did restrict prices and make misrepresentations about the earnings potential of new distributors. Amway was...more