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11.01.18

Not Easy Being Green Chef in ERSP Challenge

Resolving an anonymous competitor challenge, the Electronic Retailing Self-Regulation Program (ERSP) recommended that Green Chef, Inc., modify or discontinue certain claims for its meal delivery service.


10.24.18

Latest State Action: Washington AG Sues Debt Collectors

Demonstrating heightened enforcement efforts by some state regulators, Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed suit against a pair of debt collection companies and their owner, asserting the defendants were operating without a license in violation of state law.


10.22.18

FAA Approves First Radar-Assisted BVLOS Drone Operations

On October 16 the FAA issued a first-of-its-kind permit for Avitas Systems, a GE venture specializing in custom inspection systems for the oil, gas, electric power and transportation industries, to operate a large, 55+ pound heli-drone in Loving County, Texas.


10.11.18

From New York to Florida, Use Reviews With Caution

An enforcement action by the New York Attorney General’s Office and a lawsuit from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) provide an important reminder about making adequate disclosures when using online reviews.


10.11.18

Accountability Program Targets Collection of Geolocation Data

In its latest decision, the Online Interest-Based Advertising Accountability Program highlighted the need to provide consumers with “enhanced notice” when data is collected for interest-based advertising (IBA) on either a desktop computer or smartphone.


09.20.18

Online Accountability Program Tackles Video Ads

The Online Interest-Based Advertising Accountability Program issued its 90th decision in a case involving Vdopia, Inc.’s Chocolate, a mobile video ad exchange and mobile SDK mediation platform.


09.20.18

DA Cracks Goop’s Egg Claims, Reaches $145,000 Deal

Settling false advertising charges, Goop has agreed to pay $145,000 in civil penalties and comply with a five-year injunction, the Orange County district attorney recently announced.


09.20.18

Price Gouging Alert for the Carolinas

Last week, Hurricane Florence made landfall.


09.18.18

Price Gouging Alert for the Carolinas

Last week, Hurricane Florence made landfall.


08.02.18

FTC Asks Lawmakers for Additional Authority

The newly filled Federal Trade Commission testified before Congress recently, with Chairman Joseph Simons calling for more agency power to provide additional consumer privacy protections.