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FTC Proposes Largest Dealer Fine in Its History

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On December 19, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission announced a proposed $20 million settlement with Leader Automotive Group and its parent company, AutoCanada, to resolve claims brought by the FTC and the State of Illinois....more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Beyond Money: The Rise of Branding as the Ultimate Asset

Attention is the hottest commodity any company can acquire today. How can you capture attention in an increasingly competitive market where individuals have more information and access than ever before? By crafting a...more

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FTC Continues Fight Against Fake Consumer Reviews

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The FTC has issued a proposed order to resolve its investigation of GGL Projects, Inc., d/b/a Sitejabber, over allegations that the company deceived consumers by misrepresenting ratings and reviews in violation of the FTC...more

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Social Links: Age Verification, X Appeal, And The Great White North

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has sent a challenge to Texas’s controversial online age verification law back to district court for additional clarification, while leaving the lower court’s injunction...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Victims of Concealed Online Attacks in Ohio Now Have More Time to File Suit

Last week, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled that victims of anonymous online attacks have an extension of time to file a lawsuit, holding that they can file a suit one year from date the targeted publication is discovered. This...more

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FTC Lawyer on What Marketers Should Know About Endorsement Guide Penalty Offense Notices and CIDs

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The FTC continues to issue Notices of Penalty Offenses concerning FTC Endorsement Guide violations to digital advertisers and marketers, both alone and in conjunction with the issuance of FTC Civil Investigative Demands. ...more

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FTC Proposes No-Money, No-Fault Settlement With Cosmetics Company Over False Customer Reviews

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Seyfarth Synopsis: FTC publishes proposed consent order with cosmetic company that posted fake customer reviews but some FTC commissioners place doubt on its effectiveness because there is no financial penalty....more

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