The Made in the USA label carries significant marketing weight, especially in today’s political landscape, but it also comes with legal risks. Federal regulators and class action attorneys are scrutinizing origin claims,...more
7/2/2025
/ Advertising ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Country of Origin ,
False Advertising ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Labeling ,
Made in the USA ,
Manufacturers ,
Product Labels ,
Risk Management ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
The Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) Negative Option Rule, dubbed the “Click-to-Cancel” Rule (the “Rule”), stands to substantially change the way online businesses must interact with customers. Its fate is now in the hands...more
6/18/2025
/ Appeals ,
Consent ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Final Rules ,
Negative Option Rule ,
Oral Argument ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Subscription Services ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
For years, one of the world’s most popular online video games, Fortnite, profited from in-game purchases (or “microtransactions”) that, according to the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”), were unlawful and deceptive. Although...more
1/28/2025
/ Consent ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
COPPA ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Online Safety for Children ,
Parental Consent ,
Privacy Laws ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices ,
Website Design ,
Websites