Many shoppers will not purchase any product or service without first reading the reviews of prior customers. Therefore, retailers may be tempted to more prominently display the positive reviews and/or suppress negative...more
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently finalized a rule, which became effective August 13, 2021, to deter what the FTC refers to as “Rampant Made in USA Fraud.” The rule does not impose any new requirements on...more
The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) recently released a new guide entitled “Disclosures 101 for Social Media Influencers” and a related video. The Disclosures 101 Guide describes in plain, easy-to-read language the...more
12/20/2019
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Brand ,
Celebrity Endorsements ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Endorsements ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Endorsement Guidelines ,
Influencers ,
Marketing ,
New Guidance ,
Online Endorsements ,
Personal Liability ,
Social Media ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices ,
Websites
What do the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Drug Administration (FDA), Department of Agriculture (USDA), and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have in common? Each is, of...more
5/18/2016
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Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Hazardous Substances ,
Imports ,
Insecticide ,
Labeling ,
Manufacturers ,
Organic ,
Product Defects ,
Product Packaging ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Retail Market ,
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) ,
USDA
What do the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Drug Administration (FDA), Department of Agriculture (USDA), and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have in common? Each is, of...more
4/22/2016
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Business Disruption ,
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
False Advertising ,
FCC ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Labeling ,
Popular ,
Product Defects ,
Product Safety Labels ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Retail Market ,
Textiles ,
USDA