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What the FTC’s Final Rule Means for Fake Indicators of Social Media Influence and Fake Review Websites

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In this post, part of a six-part series on the FTC’s Final Rule on Consumer Reviews and Testimonials, we explore what the FTC means in prohibiting the use of fake indicators of social media influence, and fake review...more

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FTC Issues Final Rule on Fake Reviews and Testimonials

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Earlier this month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a final rule to combat fake reviews and testimonials...more

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FDA Faces Pressure to Enhance Oversight of Online Prescription Drug Promotions

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is facing pressure from Congress and the medical community to enhance its oversight of online prescription drug advertising. The pressure comes amidst growing concerns about social...more

Venable LLP

FTC Fines Car Companies $10 Million Calling Out Influencers and Endorsers

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This summer the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has turned up the heat on two companies that provide extended car repair coverage, CarShield and American Auto Shields, for deceptive and misleading advertising and telemarketing...more

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Groundbreaking Illinois Law Protects Child Influencers from Financial Exploitation: How Could It Impact Your Business?

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Illinois is the first state to enact a law protecting the financial interests of child influencers. The law, which took effect July 1, addresses what had been gaps in child labor law in light of modern issues and targets...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Cameo Settles with 30 AGs Over Endorsement Issues

Cameo is a platform where people can pay celebrities to record videos with scripted personal messages. Jimmy Kimmel recently used the platform to see if he could get George Santos to say silly things and then Kimmel aired...more

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The FTC’s Proposed Rule Banning Deceptive Reviews and Testimonials

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In this episode of his "Clearly Conspicuous" podcast series, "The FTC's Proposed Rule Banning Deceptive Reviews and Testimonials," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta examines a proposed rule from the Federal Trade...more

Mayer Brown

Ambush Marketing in Events

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The Paris 2024 Olympic Games are about to begin, along with discussions around ambush marketing. Ambush marketing involves the opportunistic use of events to promote products and/or services without actually financially...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Court Considers Vodka Influencers’ Posts

Two men – we’ll call them Mario and Alin – purchased Blue Ice Vodka based, in part, on social media posts in which various influencers suggested that the vodka was a ​“healthy product” that can help with personal fitness and...more

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Podcast - Influenciadores y Publicidad

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En este episodio del podcast "A Lo Legal En Par Minutos", nuestro socio Edwin Cortés habla con Camila López, abogada de propiedad intelectual, sobre los influenciadores y la publicidad en redes sociales. La abogada detalla la...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

A Guide to Understanding FTC’s Regulations for Endorsements and Testimonials in Influencer Advertising

Surprise, surprise, it turns out that the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) is serious about the misuse of endorsements and testimonials in advertising. In October 2021, the FTC sent out a Notice of Penalty Offenses to...more

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NAD Finds Fenty Skin Cleanser Claims Supported, Recommends Changes for Influencer Disclosures

The Better Business Bureau’s National Advertising Division (NAD) has ruled that Fenty Skin LLC provided a reasonable basis for certain product claims made during product demonstrations on social media featuring influencers...more

Hogan Lovells

Actualités Législatives et Réglementaires – Avril 2024

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Le bureau Parisien de Hogan Lovells a le plaisir de vous adresser sa lettre d'information mensuelle qui vous présente les Actualités législatives et réglementaires du mois d’avril 2024. Ces Actualités législatives et...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Copyright Law for Influencers and Brands: How Content Creators and Companies Hiring Them Can Navigate Copyright Law for a...

In recent years, the advent of the social media “influencer” has revolutionized advertising. Companies often partner with influencers to market their products, hoping to tap into the influencer’s devoted audience. Likewise,...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

NAD Recommends More Prominent Disclosures on Influencer Posts

Crème Fatale is a drag artist who is famous for her baby-doll looks and pastel-colored skin. See the picture below. I tend to go for a more natural look myself, so I can’t imagine how long it takes to apply that makeup or how...more

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The Briefing: Navigating the Legal Risks for Brands in Social Media Marketing - Part 1

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Navigating the Legal Risks for Brands in Social Media Marketing - Part 1 Delve into the legal terrain of influencer marketing from IP infringement risks to FTC guidelines compliance. Scott Hervey and Jessica Marlow from...more

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The Briefing: Navigating the Legal Risks for Brands in Social Media Marketing - Part 1 (Podcast)

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Navigating the Legal Risks for Brands in Social Media Marketing - Part 1 Delve into the legal terrain of influencer marketing from IP infringement risks to FTC guidelines compliance. Scott Hervey and Jessica Marlow from...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Retail Executives Talk Shop With Katten Attorneys at ANA Advertising Law Conference

Leading figures from the music, apparel and luxury jewelry sectors joined Katten Intellectual Property Partners Karen Artz Ash, National Co-Chair of the firm’s Trademark, Copyright and Privacy practice, and Jessica Kraver, at...more

Morgan Lewis - Tech & Sourcing

Social Media Influencer Agreements, Part 2: Considerations When Drafting for an Influencer

In Part 1, we discussed how companies rely on social media influencers to promote their products and services online, and certain items to consider when drafting an influencer agreement. In this Part 2 blog post, we’ll focus...more

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New NAD Decision Reminds Advertisers of Influencer Marketing Pitfalls

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A recent decision by the National Advertising Division (“NAD)” provides some helpful reminders and best practices for influencer marketing. Wonderbelly—the maker of “clean” antacids—worked with influencers to help promote...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

[Webinar] Brand Promotion 101: Marketing Compliance in the Digital World - April 23rd, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET

Nelson Mullins invites you to join hosts John Heitmann and Joshua Guyan as they welcome Kelly Whitehart who will provide our communications, internet, and technology clients an overview of advertising and marketing issues...more

Venable LLP

Social Media, Influencers, and Endorsements: An Excerpt from the Advertising Law Tool Kit

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Advertisers increasingly view social media as an opportunity to have influencers speak positively about their products and services. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has made it clear, however, that the rules regarding...more

Morgan Lewis - Tech & Sourcing

Social Media Influencer Agreements, Part 1: Considerations When Drafting for a Company

As consumer products and services companies continually seek to find ways to market to their consumer base, over the last several years, many companies have begun relying on social media influencers to promote their products...more

Venable LLP

Ad Law Tool Kit Show – Episode 8 – Social Media, Influencers, and Endorsements

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Listen to Episode 8 of our podcast, the Ad Law Tool Kit Show. In this episode, partner Melissa Landau Steinman talks to host Shahin Rothermel about social media, influencers, and endorsements. Check out the episode....more

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Understanding the Risks Associated with Social Media Marketing

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Healthy food and beverage (“F&B”) companies frequently use social media to advertise. When used appropriately, social media campaigns can be incredibly effective tools to help emerging F&B companies reach target consumers,...more

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