Last month the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent joint warning letters to four companies that manufacture and advertise flavored liquids used in vaping (“e-liquids”). While...more
7/16/2019
/ Advertising ,
Cannabidiol (CBD) oil ,
Cannabis Products ,
Drug & Alcohol Abuse ,
E-Cigarettes ,
Failure To Disclose ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Marijuana Related Businesses ,
Marijuana-Infused Edibles ,
Misleading Impressions ,
Social Media ,
Vaping ,
Warning Labels ,
Warning Letters
Crypto is a Greek prefix meaning “secret” or “hidden.” Unless you live under a rock, or in one of several countries like Bolivia where buying and selling it is illegal, there is nothing secret or hidden about cryptocurrency....more
3/23/2018
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Bitcoin ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Digital Currency ,
Endorsements ,
False Advertising ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Initial Coin Offering (ICOs) ,
Popular ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Social Media ,
Virtual Currency
We just got back from the Association of National Advertising (ANA) and Brand Activation Association (BAA) Marketing Law Conference in Chicago, held earlier this week. With hundreds in attendance, and dozens of speakers...more
Continuing its trend of scrutinizing claims touting improved cognitive function, the Federal Trade Commission recently announced a settlement with LearningRx Franchise Corp. (“LFC”), the developer and franchisor of a chain of...more