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FTC Finalizes Rule Banning Fake Reviews and Testimonials & Touts New Rule at Open Commission Meeting

The Federal Trade Commission (the FTC or the Commission) voted on August 14 to approve its Trade Regulation Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials (Final Rule). The Final Rule, which will be effective on October...more

FTC Proposes Rule to Make Impersonating Government Entities and Businesses Unlawful

On February 15, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized its Government and Business Impersonation Rule (the Impersonation Rule, available here) prohibiting fraudulent impersonation of governments, businesses and...more

FTC Targets "Dark Patterns" in Actions Against Amazon and Publishers Clearing House

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in recent years has made clear its intention to adopt a more aggressive enforcement posture toward so-called dark patterns. The FTC defines unlawful dark patterns to include any online...more

FTC Proposes Rulemaking regarding Fake Reviews

On October 20, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) voted 3-1 at an Open Commission meeting to issue an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“ANPR”) on the Use of Reviews and Endorsements....more

FTC Takes Action Against Online Merchandise Platform Over Data Breach & Privacy Practices

In the latest of a flurry of FTC actions, the agency recently announced that it had entered into a consent order with CafePress, an online customized merchandise platform, over allegations that it failed to secure consumers’...more

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