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.
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 ...
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.
07.27.23
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) is seeking comment on an application from the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB), Yoti and SuperAwesome for a new way to obtain parental consent under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Rule.
07.13.23
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) has proposed a trade regulation rule to prohibit marketers from using deceptive practices in their product reviews and testimonials.
06.30.23
The National Advertising Review Board (NARB), the appellate advertising body of BBB National Programs, has recommended that JBS USA Holdings, Inc., discontinue claims regarding its goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2040.
05.11.23
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) can be a powerful tool to create and enhance advertising campaigns, but it is important to ensure that the ads are legally compliant.
04.13.23
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has put hundreds of advertisers on notice that they should avoid misleading consumers with ads that make product claims that cannot be substantiated.
04.06.23
On March 23, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission announced proposed updates to its Negative Option Rule, making it easier for consumers to cancel their enrollment in subscriptions and memberships.
03.28.23
There have been many recent artificial intelligence (AI) developments over the past several weeks that impact the practice of law.