The FTC’s Proposed Rule Banning Deceptive Reviews and Testimonials
Podcast - Influenciadores y Publicidad
Podcast - The FTC Takes Action Against Old Southern Brass for False "Made in the USA" Claims
AD Nauseam: A Different Type of Imposter Syndrome
Ad Law Tool Kit Show – Episode 12 – Telemarketing and Texting
The Briefing: Navigating the Legal Risks for Brands in Social Media Marketing – Part 2 (Podcast)
The Briefing: Navigating the Legal Risks for Brands in Social Media Marketing – Part 2
Ad Law Tool Kit Show – Episode 11 – State Attorney General Investigations
The Briefing: Navigating the Legal Risks for Brands in Social Media Marketing - Part 1
The Briefing: Navigating the Legal Risks for Brands in Social Media Marketing - Part 1 (Podcast)
Consumer Finance Monitor Podcast Episode: The Federal Trade Commission: Looking Back at 2023 and Looking Ahead to 2024 and Beyond
AD Nauseam: The Best Podcast (Fact or Puffery?)
Ad Law Tool Kit Show – Episode 9 – Copyright Counseling and Protection
The FTC Takes a Closer Look at Blurred Advertising to Children
Ad Law Tool Kit Show – Episode 8 – Social Media, Influencers, and Endorsements
Ad Law Tool Kit Show – Episode 7 – Payment Processing
AD Nauseam: AI – We Had to Discuss it Eventually – Part 2
Ad Law Tool Kit Show – Episode 5 – Surviving an FTC Investigation
AD Nauseam: AI – We Had to Discuss it Eventually
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