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The Federal Trade Commission is taking a hard look at marketing and advertising statements, making sure they are precise and accurate. Here are some key takeaways from recent enforcements:...more
FTC's Final Junk Fees Rule Narrowed in Scope - On December 17, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released its final Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees, commonly known as the "Junk Fees Rule." This final rule has a...more
Washington-state based franchisees Greg and Gabriela Skistimas brought suit against Hotworx Franchising LLC in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington alleging misleading and unfair practices related to...more
On October 16, 2024, The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a significant update to its regulations governing negative option programs. This new “click to cancel” rule aims to make it easier for consumers to cancel a...more
On October 16, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission announced a final “click-to-cancel” rule that will require sellers to make it as easy for consumers to cancel their enrollment as it was to sign-up. Most of the final rule’s...more
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
On July 2, 2024 the Federal Trade Commission announced that it initiated action against online used car dealer Vroom for allegedly misrepresenting that it thoroughly examined all vehicles before listing them for sale and...more
On July 2, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it is taking action against a gig work company for allegedly misleading consumers about the money they could make on the company’s platform and marketing its...more
Several recent lawsuits, and comments by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”), underscore the increasing litigation and regulatory scrutiny concerning the use of artificial...more
On December 20, 2023, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) amended its advertising rules for the second time in as many years. The amendments apply to both insured depository institutions (“IDIs”) and...more
FTC Warns Influencers That Disclosures Miss the Sweet Spot - The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) continues to be very clear that policing the failure to disclose material connections by influencers when posting social media...more
Last June, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released its revised Endorsement Guides, the handbook for business practices that may be unfair or deceptive in violation of the FTC Act. The Endorsement Guides had been last...more
In today’s digital era where social media is at the core of all business, influencers have emerged as pivotal players in the world of marketing, wielding significant influence over their followers and the brands they...more
Publishers Clearing House (PCH) is well known for surprising major sweepstakes winners with a Prize Patrol knock on their doors. But the recent lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against the company was...more
On June 29, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the publication of long-awaited updates to its Endorsement Guides (Guides), which provide the agency’s official guidance to businesses and other advertisers on...more
The lead-up to the July Fourth holiday was a busy time for endorsement and testimonial watchers—the FTC issued (i) its final, updated Guides to the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising, (ii) an updated version...more
In April 2023, the Federal Trade Commission announced a number of consumer protection actions and inquiries involving an important U.S. Supreme Court Ruling regarding the ability of defendants in FTC and SEC actions to raise...more
In December 2022, the the Federal Trade Commission published new guidance regarding representations about the benefits and safety of health-related products: Health Products Compliance Guidance. Federal Trade Commission...more
On September 15, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a report on dark patterns (the, “Report”) that identifies the types of misleading and manipulative interface practices that the agency believes can harm...more
NAD Won’t Rename Supplement Maker - Innovix Pharma loses on product claims but gets to keep its calling card. Nerding Out - Aside from the intricacies of advertising, advertising law, and the disputes engendered...more
On July 24, 2019, both the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced landmark settlements with Facebook. The agreements were significant not only because of the hefty fines...more
It has been said that Instagram, YouTube and blogging represent the height of creative self-expression on the Internet. However, if a brand has sponsored an individual’s content, then the claim to self-expression has its...more