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INFORM Act Addresses Online Marketplace Transparency With Harsh Penalties for Noncompliance
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FCC Requires That Videoconferencing Platforms Comply with Accessibility Requirements
After sharing its initial proposals on videoconferencing platform accessibility (described in our previous blog post), on June 8, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to require videoconferencing platforms to comply with accessibility
Old Navy Faces Lawsuit for Allegedly Creating False Sense of Urgency in Sales Emails
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FCC Considering New Accessibility Requirements for Videoconferencing Platforms
On May 16, 2023, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced that she shared proposals with her fellow commissioners that would, for the first time, require videoconferencing platforms to comply with accessibility requirements under the Communications Act and agency rules governing intero
FTC Proposes New Rules for Subscription Services—Public Comments Now Open!
The FTC published the proposed Negative Option Rule (Rule) to the Federal Register on April 24, 2023, with the goal of preventing unfair and deceptive practices related to recurring subscriptions for products and services.
Another Round of Notice of Penalty Offenses—The FTC Targets Health Claims
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National Advertising Division Expands Fast-Track SWIFT Process for 2023
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FTC Proposes Rulemaking for Recurring Subscription Programs
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced a notice of proposed rulemaking to expand its "Negative Option Rule" to apply to all recurring subscription programs (Proposed Amendment).
FTC To Hold Workshop on "Recyclable" Claims as Part of Continuing Green Guides Review
As part of its assessment of the Guidelines for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (Green Guides), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will hold a workshop on May 23, 2023, to consider "recyclable" advertising claims and issues related to environmental claims.
Supreme Court Grants Certiorari To Determine Viability of ADA Tester Standing
On March 27, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court granted certiorari in a case concerning a plaintiff's standing to bring an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) suit against a hotel where the plaintiff lacked any intention of ever visiting the hotel.
FTC Settlement With NutraClick Reimburses Customers Nearly $1 Million for Recurring Subscription Practices
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FTC Issues Updated Guidance for Advertising Health Products
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently issued Health Products Compliance Guidance (the Health Guides).
FTC Targets Lasik Eye Correction Promotional Pricing With $1.25 Million Settlement Order
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Building Blocks - Lawmakers Are Increasingly Focused on Children’s Privacy
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- On September 15, 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law the bipartisan California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (CAADCA or the Act), Cal Civ.
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.