In a move that should draw the attention of companies that make “Made in USA” (MUSA) advertising claims and their counsel, the White House, on January 13, 2026, announced the nomination of David MacNeil to fill a vacant seat...more
1/29/2026
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California ,
Class Action ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Enforcement Actions ,
False Advertising ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Made in the USA ,
Misleading Statements ,
New York ,
Product Labels ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
New York City inaugurated its new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, on January 1, 2026. As part of his new administration, Mayor Mamdani appointed former head of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, Samuel...more
1/9/2026
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Consumer Protection Laws ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Executive Orders ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Fees ,
FTC Act ,
New York ,
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Regulatory Authority ,
State and Local Government ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has intensified its enforcement and policy focus on rental pricing transparency and fees in the housing market. In rapid succession, the Commission announced a $24 million settlement with...more
On December 22, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced two actions relating to fake or false consumer reviews:
1. Issuance of a set of warning letters to companies that may be responsible for fake or false...more
12/29/2025
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Artificial Intelligence ,
Consent Order ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Executive Orders ,
Fake Reviews ,
False Advertising ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Online Reviews ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices ,
Vacated ,
Warning Letters
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a complaint in the Central District of California against Fitness International, LLC and Fitness & Sports Clubs, LLC (together, LA Fitness), alleging unfair and deceptive practices...more
The EU General Court has dismissed a French MEP’s challenge to the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (“DPF”) for the transfer of personal data between the European Union (“EU”) and the United States (“U.S”). While the decision...more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced a new action and proposed settlement with the telemedicine firm NextMed. The action, which may seem familiar to those who followed FTC advertising cases of years past,...more
A unanimous three-judge panel of the Eighth Circuit has vacated the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) final rule of amendments to the Negative Option Rule days before the rule’s scheduled July 14, 2025 effective date. The...more
7/17/2025
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Cancellation Rights ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Final Rules ,
Judicial Authority ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Rulemaking Process ,
Subscription Services ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
On February 18, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order (EO), entitled, “Restoring Democracy and Accountability in Government,” which asserts greater authority over all federal agencies, including those...more
2/28/2025
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Constitutional Challenges ,
Executive Orders ,
FCC ,
Federal Reserve ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Government Agencies ,
NLRB ,
Regulatory Authority ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Trump Administration