In-game purchases have become a cornerstone of the mobile video game industry, enabling developers to enhance user experience while generating revenue. However, recent developments signal heightened scrutiny from plaintiff’s...more
7/25/2025
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Class Action ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
False Advertising ,
Gaming ,
In-Game Purchases ,
Litigation Strategies ,
Online Gaming ,
Risk Management ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Social Gaming ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices ,
Video Games
The New York legislature recently passed a bill, A.8887-B(Rosenthal)/S.8420-A(Gianaris), that would mandate the conspicuous disclosure of "synthetic performers" in advertisements. A synthetic performer is defined as a...more
On May 12, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission’s Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees will take effect. Under the rule, certain businesses must disclose all mandatory fees and the total price up front to limit bait-and-switch...more
On July 1, 2024, California’s law banning hidden fees took effect. Under the Consumer Legal Remedies Act (CLRA), SB 478 provides that businesses transacting with California consumers may not apply additional fees or charges...more
7/19/2024
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Bars ,
CLRA ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Credit Cards ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Exemptions ,
Fees ,
Goods or Services ,
Grocery Stores ,
Hidden Fees ,
New Guidance ,
New Legislation ,
Restaurant Industry
A survey by Billion Dollar Boy revealed that brands experienced more positive consumer engagement with generative AI content than traditional content. Brands utilizing AI generators may gain a competitive edge, but it's...more
Beginning July 1, 2024, businesses that transact with California consumers may not apply additional fees or charges at checkout that were not disclosed in the advertised price (sometimes called “drip pricing”). Drip pricing...more
1. Don’t exaggerate your AI product’s abilities. The FTC has recently warned businesses that false or deceptive claims about the capabilities of AI products can subject companies to liability, as it would for any deceptive...more
10/20/2023
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Artificial Intelligence ,
Best Practices ,
Disclosure ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Ethics ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Machine Learning ,
Risk Assessment ,
Risk Management ,
Transparency
On June 29, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the publication of long-awaited updates to its Endorsement Guides (Guides), which provide the agency’s official guidance to businesses and other advertisers on...more
7/26/2023
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Disclosure ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Endorsements ,
Fake Reviews ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Endorsement Guidelines ,
Guidance Update ,
Marketing ,
Misleading Statements ,
Online Reviews ,
Testimonial Statements