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FTC Enforcement Priorities Take Shape With Resource Cuts in Mind

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Perkins Coie partner Janis Kestenbaum says the FTC is keeping the pressure on strong consumer protection enforcement despite the Trump administration’s deregulatory agenda. In balancing enforcement with fewer anticipated...more

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Lessons from the FTC: The Cleo AI Settlement

The FTC’s settlement with Cleo AI gives some indication as to what we might see from the agency in the coming months. The FTC alleged, among other things, that Cleo AI’s actions violated Section 5 of the FTC Act. In...more

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FTC Takes Action against AI Company over Deceptive Accuracy Claims about AI Content Detection

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On April 24, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized a Decision and Order against an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Company (the "Company"), alleging that it made false and unsubstantiated claims about its AI Content...more

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Disconnecting Companies: DOJ and FTC Push for Broader Interlocking Directorate Liability

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On January 10, 2025, the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission filed a statement of interest in Musk v. Altman, signaling a late push by the government to expand the scope of liability for interlocking...more

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Antitrust Year in Review and a Look Ahead to 2025

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There were a number of significant developments in antitrust law in 2024, including some major wins for the government in merger enforcement, increased focus on competition concerns related to algorithmic pricing, and...more

Wiley Rein LLP

CES 2025: FTC Commissioners Discuss Approach to AI in New Administration

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On Thursday, January 9 at CES 2025, two sitting FTC Commissioners – Rebecca Slaughter (D) and Melissa Holyoak (R) – sat down for a revealing discussion moderated by two former FTC Commissioners now in the private sector –...more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (January 7, 2025)

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Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Misleading Artificial Intelligence Claims by Marketer of Website Accessibility Widget Lead to $1 Million FTC Settlement

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On January 3, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a press release announcing that accessiBe Inc. and accessiBe Ltd. (collectively, accessiBe) agreed to pay $1 million to settle allegations of deceptive advertising...more

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AI Watch: Global regulatory tracker - United States

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The US relies on existing federal laws and guidelines to regulate AI but aims to introduce AI legislation and a federal regulation authority. Until then, developers and deployers of AI systems will operate in an increasing...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Amidst AI Crackdown Hype, FTC Stakes Out Aggressive New Position on Unfairness and Means and Instrumentalities Liability

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Much has already been said and written about the FTC’s recent enforcement initiative, dubbed ​“Operation AI Comply.” The coordinated sweep announced last month involved five separate FTC enforcement actions against companies...more

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FTC Launches Operation AI Comply with Five Enforcement Actions Involving AI Misuse – AI: The Washington Report

On September 25, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced five enforcement actions against companies that allegedly used AI to further deceptive or unfair conduct. The actions are part of the FTC’s Operation AI...more

Hinch Newman LLP

What Digital Marketers and Influencers Need to Know About the FTC Final Rule Banning Fake Consumer Reviews and Testimonials

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As previously blogged about here, following notices of proposed rulemaking in 2022 and 2023, on August 22, 2024 the Federal Trade Commission finalized a rule that will impose monetary civil penalties false and misleading...more

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FTC’s Operation AI Comply - Let’s Discuss Dissents

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On September 25, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced five administrative complaints and proposed orders involving companies that – according to the agency’s press release – have allegedly relied on artificial...more

Wiley Rein LLP

Wiley Consumer Protection Download (October 2, 2024)

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Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more

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In Compliance: Holtzman Vogel's August 2024 Round-Up

Eighth Circuit Invalidates Missouri's Two-Year Lobbying Ban for Former Legislators and Staffers - The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals invalidated a Missouri state constitutional amendment that imposed a two-year lobbying...more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (August 20, 2024)

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Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more

Venable LLP

Façade, Fraud: FTC Final Rule Banning Fake Reviews

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On August 14, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a final rule aimed at protecting American consumers against fake reviews and testimonials. The rule, approved through a 5-0 vote, comes after nearly two years of...more

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FTC Announces Final Rule Banning Fake and False Consumer Reviews and Testimonials

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On August 14, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission announced a Final Rule combatting bogus consumer reviews and testimonials by prohibiting their sale or purchase. The Rule allows FTC lawyers to strengthen enforcement, seek...more

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Blockbuster SCOTUS Ruling Will Push Privacy and AI Laws Into the Hands of the States: Your Post-Chevron Game Plan

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The Supreme Court’s recent landmark ruling that gives employers a powerful tool to fight back against regulatory overreach will have a broad impact on just about every area of workplace law. We’re looking at the specific...more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (July 30, 2024)

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Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more

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The Pitch - June 2024

The Pitch newsletter is a monthly update of legal issues and news affecting or related to the music, film and television, fine arts, media, professional athletics, eSports, and gaming industries. The Pitch features a diverse...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Decoded - Technology Law Insights, V 5, Issue 5, June 2024

We are pleased to announce that several of the firm’s practice groups and attorneys were recognized in the 2024 edition of Chambers USA, a directory of leading law firms and attorneys. Chambers and Partners annually...more

Holland & Knight LLP

An FTC Official Speaks About the Regulation of AI Technology

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In this episode of his "Clearly Conspicuous" podcast series, "An FTC Official Speaks About the Regulation of AI Technology," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta dives into insights from Michael Atleson, a senior...more

Jones Day

Here We Go Again: U.S. Congress Reintroduces New Comprehensive Federal Privacy Law

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With the bipartisan, bicameral proposed American Privacy Rights Act of 2024, the U.S. Congress seeks to adopt the first national personal data privacy and security law that would preempt comprehensive state privacy laws....more

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FTC Releases 2023 Privacy and Data Security Update

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On March 28, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a Privacy and Data Security Update, highlighting the FTC’s activities in recent years through December 2023. The FTC underscored its work on issues related to...more

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