“Fraudsters often seek to use national crises and periods of uncertainty to lure investors into scams. They may play off investors’ hopes and fears, as well as their charity and kindness, and may try to exploit confusion or...more
9/2/2020
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False Advertising ,
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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
A series of cases concerning alleged misrepresentations of vanilla content in products have been filed against retailers and food brands. Notable challenges have largely focused on allegations of misleading representations...more
On May 11, 2020, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a proposed settlement with the operator of a deceptive crowdfunding scheme—Douglas Monahan, who operated iBackPack of Texas—for raising money to develop a...more
As the effective date for the California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA) inches closer, the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) and its affiliated standard-setting body, the IAB Technology Laboratory, have released for public...more