As previously blogged about here by FTC defense lawyer, the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general continue to aggressively investigate and prosecute those that advertise, market, distribute, promote and sell...more
6/19/2023
/ Advertising ,
Business Opportunity Laws ,
Consumer Review Fairness Act (CRFA) ,
Cooling-Off Rule ,
E-Commerce ,
False Advertising ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Frozen Assets ,
FTC Act ,
Investment ,
Marketing ,
Real Estate Investments ,
Remote Working ,
Restraining Orders ,
Sales Promotions ,
Social Media ,
Software ,
Unlawful Practices
As discussed by ecommerce law attorney Richard B. Newman, here, the FTC’s Deceptive Pricing Guides address different types of pricing representations. These include, without limitation, representations that a current price...more
It is no secret amongst digital advertisers and FTC practice defense counsel that the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general continue to aggressively investigate and prosecute those that advertise, market,...more
5/1/2023
/ Advertising ,
Amazon ,
Business Opportunity Laws ,
Civil Monetary Penalty ,
Compliance ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
E-Commerce ,
Enforcement ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Act ,
Investment Management ,
Robocalling ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
The Business Opportunity Rule (“Biz Opp Rule”) was first adopted in 2012. It applies to commercial arrangements where a seller solicits a prospective buyer to enter into a new business, the prospective purchaser makes a...more
1/10/2023
/ Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) ,
Business Opportunities ,
Buyers ,
Compliance ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
E-Commerce ,
Endorsements ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Investment ,
Penalties ,
Remote Working ,
Risk Assessment ,
Sellers ,
Testimonial Statements ,
Truth in Advertising
For years, the Federal Trade Commission has aggressively enforced the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act against digital marketers that offer Internet-based automatic renewals and subscriptions. In short, ROSCA requires...more
10/10/2022
/ Automatic Renewals ,
Cancellation Rights ,
CID ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Deceptively Misdescriptive ,
E-Commerce ,
Enforcement ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Free Trials ,
Good Faith ,
New Guidance ,
Penalties ,
Proposed Legislation ,
ROSCA ,
Subscription Services