In January 2025, prior to President Donald Trump's inauguration, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized its Click to Cancel Rule (Rule). This regulation requires additional disclosures, consents and simple cancellation...more
4/29/2025
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a new proposed rule that aims to make the "motor vehicle"-buying process more clear and competitive, and also allow the FTC to recover money when consumers are misled or charged...more
7/12/2022
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Truth in Lending Act (TILA)
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is poised to issue updated Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (the Guides) following a comment period on the proposed changes. This Holland & Knight...more
6/16/2022
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Civil Liability ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Endorsements ,
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Enforcement Priorities ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Endorsement Guidelines ,
Influencers ,
Liability ,
Marketing ,
Online Endorsements ,
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Testimonial Statements
Holland & Knight hosted Michael Ostheimer, a senior attorney for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), for a webinar presentation on Feb. 16, 2021. Ostheimer has been with the FTC for three decades, currently serving as a...more
2/24/2021
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Advertising to Minors ,
Biden Administration ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
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FTC Endorsement Guidelines ,
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Marketing ,
Online Endorsements ,
Online Reviews ,
Personal Information ,
Risk Management ,
Social Media ,
Standard of Review ,
Technology Sector ,
User-Generated Content