Last week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it is sending warning letters to 97 auto dealership groups nationwide, reminding them that the price they advertise to consumers must reflect the total price consumers...more
3/18/2026
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Automotive Industry ,
Car Dealerships ,
Dealerships ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Enforcement Actions ,
False Advertising ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Fees ,
FTC Act ,
Price Transparency ,
Pricing ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices ,
Warning Letters
It’s that time of year again—Ad Law Symposium is back!
Please join us in DC for this highly anticipated event focused on providing you with the information you need to promote your brand with confidence. Combining the...more
2/16/2026
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Artificial Intelligence ,
Athletes ,
C-Suite Executives ,
Chief Compliance Officers ,
Class Action ,
Consumer Product Companies ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Contests & Promotions ,
Continuing Legal Education ,
Events ,
False Advertising ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Fees ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Legal Ethics ,
Marketing ,
NCAA ,
Pricing ,
Risk Management ,
Sweepstakes
Among the many changes included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is one relevant to brands and agencies running sweepstakes, contests, and other consumer promotions. ...more
Last week, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a $1.1 million settlement with JBS USA Food Company and JBS USA Food Company Holdings (JBS) over allegations that the meat producer misled consumers about its...more
On Monday, the Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump may remove Democratic Federal Trade Commission (FTC) commissioner Rebecca Slaughter without cause while her legal challenge to the termination proceeds....more
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York recently upheld New York City's prohibition on steeped kava beverages, concluding that steeping kava root in water constitutes the creation of an unapproved "food...more
8/27/2025
/ Beverage Manufacturers ,
Dietary Supplements ,
DSHEA ,
Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) ,
Food & Drug Regulations ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Judicial Authority ,
Municipalities ,
Preemption ,
Regulatory Authority ,
State and Local Government ,
State Bans ,
Statutory Interpretation
This week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a settlement with NextMed parent company Southern Health Solutions, Inc., in response to allegations that the telemedicine platform offered deceptive claims and fake...more
7/18/2025
/ Advertising ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
EFTA ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Failure To Disclose ,
Fake Reviews ,
False Advertising ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Fees ,
FTC Act ,
Hidden Fees ,
Medicare ,
Online Reviews ,
Section 5 ,
Settlement ,
Telehealth ,
Testimonial Statements ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
New York attorney general Leticia James is the latest state-level actor to respond to the Trump administration’s efforts to shrink federal consumer protection agencies. James has championed the FAIR Business Practices Act, a...more
This week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit vacated the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Combatting Auto Retail Scams (CARS) rule....more
2/3/2025
/ Administrative Procedure Act ,
Appeals ,
Automotive Industry ,
CARS Rule ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Final Rules ,
FTC Act ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices ,
Vacated
Environmental claims are a powerful tool for companies to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and connect with values-driven consumers. However, these claims are facing increased legal scrutiny, as governments and...more