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FTC Civil Penalties on the Rise—Inflation Adjustments Increase Civil Penalty Amounts

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For the first time since 2009, the potential civil penalties for violating an administrative consent order under Section 5(b) of the FTC Act is going up. The maximum civil penalty the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) can now...more

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Advertising with Environmental Certifications and "Green" Seals of Approval

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As consumer demand for eco-friendly, non-toxic, and sustainably-sourced products continues to rise, so does the use of environmental certifications on packaging and advertisements for virtually every kind of consumer product,...more

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An Honest Struggle to Advertise "Natural" Products

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On February 12, 2016, two consumers brought a proposed New York state class action lawsuit against The Honest Company, Inc., a personal care products company co-founded by actress Jessica Alba. The lawsuit alleges that The...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

FTC Strikes Again—Company Found to Make False and Misleading Biodegradable Claims

On October 20, 2015, the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a Final Order with a corresponding Opinion against ECM BioFilms, Inc. (ECM) stating that ECM made false and unsubstantiated environmental claims...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Advertising Law - September 2015

Third Circuit Affirms FTC's Power to Regulate Data Security Practices - Affirming the power of the Federal Trade Commission to regulate corporate cybersecurity, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals held that the agency...more

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