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Consumer Protection Review helps businesses that market and sell to consumers navigate federal and state legal issues related to advertising, privacy, promotions, products liability, government investigations, unfair competition, class actions and general consumer protection. 

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January 24, 2023

Building Blocks - Lawmakers Are Increasingly Focused on Children’s Privacy

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January 11, 2023

Keep Your New Year Happy and Bright With These Ad Law Tips

Another new year begun, so it's time for retailers to revisit advertising and marketing law compliance strategies to avoid class actions, regulatory enforcement actions, and competitor challenges. We share our picks for the top five U.S.

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December 30, 2022

FTC Invites Comments for Green Guides Review

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it is seeking public comment on the Green Guides for the Use of Environmental Claims (Green Guides) as it considers potential updates. 

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November 17, 2022

Vonage To Pay $100 Million To Settle FTC Action Regarding Dark Patterns and Junk Fees

Key Updates

  • The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) settled with internet phone service provider Vonage for allegedly using dark patterns to make it difficult for customers to cancel their phone service, charging unnecessary fees, and continuing to charge c
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November 16, 2022

FTC Explores Potential Regulations To Prohibit “Junk” Fees

Key Update:

  • The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is considering rulemaking to curb unfair and deceptive fees.
  • The FTC seeks comments on the effects of such fees and the methods companies may employ to impose them.
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October 21, 2022

New Bill Seeks To Establish Digital Accessibility Requirements for Websites and Apps

U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth and U.S.

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October 4, 2022

FTC Issues New Dark Patterns Report and Signals Further Enforcement

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), on September 15, 2022, published Bringing Dark Patterns to Light (Dark Patterns Report), which stemmed from an FTC

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September 9, 2022

FTC and CARU Target Advertising to Children in the Digital Age

Key Update:

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August 31, 2022

Sticker Shock: FTC Enforces “Made in USA” Labeling Rule

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August 11, 2022

Justice Department to Issue First-Ever Rules on Web Accessibility Under the ADA

The U.S.

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June 16, 2022

FTC Seeking Public Input to Modernize Digital Advertising Guidance

On June 3, 2022, the FTC made a request for comments about .com disclosures, including the increased use of dark patterns, manipulative user interface design, and other forms of digital deception that pose unique risks to consumers online and in the mobile space.

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June 6, 2022

Supreme Court Reinstates Injunction Against Texas Social Media Law

In a 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court vacated the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit's stay of a temporary injunction in NetChoice, LLC v. Paxton, a closely watched case involving a novel Texas law purporting to bar "social media platforms" from engaging in "viewpoint" discrimination. 

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May 9, 2022

FTC Seeks to Enforce “Made in USA” Labeling Rule in Complaint Against Battery Seller

Key Takeaways:

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April 20, 2022

The Ninth Circuit Addresses Website Design for Enforceable Terms of Service

Many companies use browsewrap or related sign-in agreements to present their terms of service for consumer acceptance.

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April 13, 2022

Justice Department Issues ADA Web Accessibility Guidance

On March 18, 2022, the U.S.

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