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The FTC's Latest AI and Your Business
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently published a new blog post within its series titled "AI and Your Business." The post emphasized the FTC's views on the importance of accuracy, transparency, and privacy as brands continue to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) in their
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From California to New York, Junk Fees Continue to Be a Hot Topic for Legislators and Regulators
CARU Issues Warning About Using AI in Child-Directed Advertising and Data Collection
Is Your Trademark Notice an Advertising Claim?
In an unusual decision[1] this month, the National Advertising Division of BBB National Programs (NAD) recommended that Planting Hope Brands (PHB), a plant-based food and beverage company, discontinue its use of the registered trademark symbol or ® on the packaging and advertising for its product RIGHTRICE, a plant-derived flour-based kernel.
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DOJ Adopts Accessibility Standards for State and Local Government Web Content
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National Advertising Division Flags Social Media Disclosure Obligations for Wonderbelly, Its Influencers, and Investor Demi Moore
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Top Advertising Law Trends for 2024
With the first quarter of 2024 in full swing, it is a good time for brands to revisit marketing compliance strategies to minimize the risk of potential class actions, regulatory enforcement actions, and competitor challenges.
This Update highlights hot topics in advertising law for 2024.
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Judge Rules Water Bottler Must Face Class Action Over “Carbon Neutral” Claims
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FTC Warns Trade Associations and Influencers About Social Media Posts Promoting Sugar
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Junk Fees Under Scrutiny: FTC Issues Proposed Rulemaking
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New Version of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines Released
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are an international standard used to assess the accessibility of web content for people with disabilities.
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FTC Staff Perspective: Preventing Blurred Advertising to Children
The FTC released a staff paper in September 2023 directed at businesses and social media influencers who promote products to children online.
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FTC Reaches $650,000 Settlement With Experian Over Unsolicited Emails
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FTC Finalizes Updated Guidance for Influencer and Consumer Review Programs
The Federal Trade Commission recently finalized updates to its Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising, which address the FTC's latest thinking about how the truth-in-advertising standards under the FTC Act apply to endorsement and review-related issues.
FTC’s Secures $18.5 Million Settlement With Publishers Clearing House for Alleged Dark Pattern Sweepstakes Tactics
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