The debate over pharmaceutical advertising on television has resurfaced with renewed vigor, among populist conservatives and activists, such as Charlie Kirk, who have advocated for regulatory intervention, and from Robert F....more
Potential Bias in AI Consumer Decision Tools Eyed by FTC, CFPB -
Potential discrimination and bias resulting from consumer tools based on artificial intelligence and automated data will be an enforcement focus of...more
12/12/2022
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Consumer Financial Products ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) ,
Discrimination ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Financial Markets ,
Fines ,
Payday Loans ,
Proposed Rules ,
Sephora ,
UDAAP
In a recent interpretive rule announced on August 10, 2022,—and unveiled at a summit of the National Association of Attorneys General—the CFPB stated that digital marketers are subject to the CFPB’s jurisdiction, and...more
9/22/2022
/ Advertising ,
Consumer Financial Products ,
Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA) ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Digital Media ,
ECOA ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Internet Marketing ,
Marketing ,
New Guidance ,
New Rules ,
Popular ,
State Attorneys General ,
UDAAP
A lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina alleges horrific living conditions for the more than 250 children detained by the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice, the...more
4/27/2022
/ American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) ,
Child Abuse ,
Constitutional Challenges ,
Criminal Liability ,
Cruel & Unusual Punishment ,
Disability Discrimination ,
Disabled Children ,
Juvenile Justice System ,
Juveniles ,
Law Enforcement ,
NAACP ,
Pro Bono ,
Vulnerability Assessments
Shoppers in online marketplaces, or customers checking reviews before dining or retaining a service, have become increasingly reliant on internet testimonials. Mark P. of Hoboken, NJ rates Hank’s Burger Depot 5 out of 5...more
10/21/2021
/ Advertising ,
E-Commerce ,
Fake Reviews ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Act ,
Internet Retailers ,
Marketing ,
Misrepresentation ,
Online Endorsements ,
Online Reviews ,
Section 5 ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices