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FTC Guidance for Platforms and Marketers Utilizing Online Customer Reviews
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FTC Enforcement Hot Topics
Jason Howell and Amanda Beane talk with Janis Kestenbaum, partner at Perkins Coie and former Federal Trade Commission (FTC) attorney, about the makeup and direction of the FTC as it relates to advertising and marketing law.
Eleventh Circuit Denies Rehearing in ADA Website Accessibility Case
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Recent DOJ Settlements Show Step Up in Web Accessibility Enforcement by Biden Administration
In November and December 2021, the U.S. Department of Justice entered into settlement agreements with two private companies and one public entity addressing website accessibility, signaling increased enforcement activity in this area.
Eleventh Circuit Vacates Ruling That Websites Are Not Public Accommodations Under the ADA
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Updated CARU Children’s Advertising Guidelines Take Effect
The new Self-Regulatory Guidelines for Children's Advertising (the Guidelines) issued by the Children's Advertising Review Unit (CARU) went into effect on January 1, 2022.
New State Automatic Renewal Laws Take Effect
New or updated auto-renewal laws have taken effect in Colorado, Delaware, and Illinois. Key takeaways for brands offering recurring subscription programs follow:
Ad Law Resolutions for 2022
'Tis the season for retailers to set best practices to avoid class actions, regulatory enforcement actions, and competitor claims.
Ring in the new year with these top five U.S. advertising and marketing law takeaways.
FTC Issues Enforcement Statement on Recurring Subscription Programs and Dark Patterns
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Gender-based Pricing
Jason Howell and Amanda Beane team up with Mark Richardson from Target Corporation to discuss the New York state Pink Tax law and its application to retailers and brands.
Advertising Disputes—An Alternative to Litigation
For 50 years, the National Advertising Division (NAD) has been at the forefront of monitoring national advertising, enforcing high standards of truth and accuracy, and resolving advertising disputes (typically between competitors) to build consumer trust and support fair and truthful marketing.
California Passes Updated Automatic Renewal Law
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FTC Issues Notice of Penalty Offenses Warning Companies to Comply with Endorsement Requirements
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FTC Follows Through on Prioritizing Investigations into False Advertising in Healthcare Markets
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Social Media Influencer Faces Trademark Infringement Suit
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