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Junk Fees Under Scrutiny: FTC Issues Proposed Rulemaking
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.
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.
FTC Reaches $650,000 Settlement With Experian Over Unsolicited Emails
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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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.