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09.21.17

FTC’s ‘Stick with Security’ Series Carries On

Continuing with its “Stick with Security” series of blog posts for businesses, the Federal Trade Commission worked its way through several more items found in the “Start with Security” guidance.


09.12.17

FTC Settles Social Media Influencer Investigation With CSGO Lotto

On Sept. 7, 2017, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) made public its settlement with YouTubers Trevor “TmarTn” Martin, Thomas “Syndicate” Cassell and their company CSGOLotto, Inc. (Respondents), over allegations of multiple failures by Respondents and other influencers they ...


09.12.17

Influencing the Influencers: FTC Updates Its Endorsement Guide FAQs

On Sept. 7, 2017, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) updated its answers to a series of frequently asked questions, in its “Endorsement Guides: What People Are Asking” (the Updated FAQs), about its “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising” ...


09.12.17

Statutes Protect Customers From Systemic Price Gouging

With the headlines dominated by hurricanes Harvey and Irma, it will be important for companies to make sure that they don’t join the negative headlines with reports about systemic price gouging.


09.07.17

Nail Polish Claims Should Be Wiped Off, NARB Recommends

The National Advertising Review Board (NARB) polished up a National Advertising Division (NAD) decision recommending that Coty Inc. discontinue claims for its Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Nail Polish.


09.07.17

Uncertainty Increases After DOJ Drops ADA Regulations

Uncertainty for online retailers increased after the Department of Justice (DOJ) pressed pause on its plans to issue regulations under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).


09.07.17

Accountability Program Cracks Down on Compliance With DAA

Bringing its total of public actions to 80, the Online Interest-Based Advertising Accountability Program released two cases addressing elements of first- and third-party compliance under the Digital Advertising Alliance’s (DAA) Self-Regulatory Principles.


09.07.17

NARB Finds Something Smelly About Trash Bag Claims

The National Advertising Review Board (NARB) threw out Reynolds Consumer Products’ pricing claims for Hefty Ultra Strong trash bags, finding that the advertiser conveyed an unsupported line claim and lacked substantiation.


08.31.17

Ninth Circuit Finds Standing in Spokeo on Remand

On remand from the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit held that Thomas Robins’ allegations were sufficient to establish standing in his Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) suit against Spokeo Inc.


08.31.17

Passwords Remain Important for Data Security, FTC Reminds Businesses

For the most recent installment in the Federal Trade Commission’s “Stick with Security” series, the agency’s blog post focused on passwords.