02.28.24
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) held an informal hearing on its proposed trade regulation rule prohibiting marketers from using fake consumer reviews and testimonials on February 13, 2024.
02.09.24
With the Super Bowl quickly approaching, brands, advertisers, influencers and die-hard fans are getting ready for the big game.
02.06.24
We ended last month’s update noting that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) had finalized its Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Rule.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced that it has obtained a $2 million civil penalty from tractor maker Kubota North America for falsely labeling thousands of its replacement parts as being “Made in USA.” Under a stipulated court order filed by the Department of Justice on ...
01.10.24
This InStyle social media post for Cariuma sneakers has the disclosure “Sponsored” in faint gray font under the publisher’s name. Was the post sponsored by InStyle or Cariuma? It is hard to tell.
01.02.24
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC or the Commission) had a busy December.
12.21.23
In a complaint filed in federal court, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) has alleged that Rite Aid used facial recognition technology in its stores without taking reasonable steps to prevent harm to consumers who were falsely accused by employees of shoplifting or other criminal ...
On December 20, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed its first significant updates to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) in a decade.
12.11.23
On November 30, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell (the “AGO”) unveiled a new proposed rule regulating “junk fees” and consumer subscriptions (the “Proposed Rule”).
11.28.23
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) received 105 comments from the public on its proposed trade regulation rule to prohibit marketers from using unfair or deceptive practices involving consumer reviews and testimonials.
