And we’re back with more NAD drama! You may remember that earlier this year, we blogged about a case where the National Advertising Division (NAD) of the Better Business Bureau found that disclosures @Revolve and the...more
4/21/2025
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Celebrity Endorsements ,
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Contract Terms ,
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Enforcement Actions ,
False Advertising ,
FTC Endorsement Guidelines ,
Influencers ,
Marketing ,
NAD ,
Social Media
“Junk fees” were a popular topic at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in 2024 – but now that the dust has settled (at least for now), let’s take a closer look at how the FTC is using its authority to tackle these practices....more
As we anticipate the forthcoming changes at the FTC and what enforcement will look like, one area that is often overlooked is the award of civil penalties in FTC cases....more
Note: The March 25 version of this article has been updated.
The other day, the FTC announced settlements with two different companies that allegedly made false promises to small businesses that their companies could help...more
3/25/2024
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Much like our grocery bills these days, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC or the Commission) maximum civil penalty amount just got pricier. The FTC announced its annual increase of its civil penalty amounts....more