Following recent setbacks, the FTC seeks a foothold for monetary remedies in the online advertising space.

On October 13, 2021, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent a Notice of Penalty Offenses Concerning Endorsements and Testimonials to more than 700 businesses (the Notice). The Notice does not identify any alleged violations of law. Rather, it reminds recipients that fake online reviews and misleading endorsements are unlawful and highlights that the FTC intends to seek monetary relief if any of those 700 companies engages in conduct outlined in the Notice.