On July 14, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona against a group of companies and individuals operating under the “Accelerated Debt” brand, alleging they...more
7/24/2025
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Consumer Protection Laws ,
Debt Relief ,
Elder Abuse ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) ,
False Advertising ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Fraud ,
FTC Act ,
Gramm-Leach-Blilely Act ,
Scams ,
Telemarketing ,
Telemarketing Sales Rule ,
Veterans
On June 24, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland against Mercury Marketing, LLC, and several affiliated entities and individuals alleging that the...more
7/1/2025
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Affiliates ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Drug Treatment ,
Enforcement Actions ,
False Advertising ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Healthcare Fraud ,
Lead Generators ,
Marketing ,
Scams ,
Substance Abuse ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
In a lawsuit that will likely be closely watched, Xlear, Inc.—a Utah-based manufacturer of xylitol-based hygiene products—has filed a federal lawsuit against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and its chairman, Andrew N....more
6/27/2025
/ Administrative Authority ,
Advertising ,
Advertising Substantiation ,
Chevron Deference ,
False Advertising ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
First Amendment ,
FTC Act ,
Loper Bright Enterprises v Raimondo ,
Manufacturers ,
Personal Care Products ,
Section 5 ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
In a development that underscores the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) growing scrutiny of the “merchant of record” model, the commission announced a $5 million settlement with UK-based Paddle.com Market Limited (Paddle),...more
6/23/2025
/ Consumer Protection Laws ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Know Your Customers ,
Payment Systems ,
ROSCA ,
Settlement ,
Subscription Services ,
Telemarketing ,
Telemarketing Sales Rule ,
UK ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
In a decision underscoring the complexity and risks of making environmental marketing claims, the National Advertising Division (NAD) issued a decision in a challenge brought by the International Bottled Water Association...more
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) chairman Andrew Ferguson has promised vigorous law enforcement under his leadership. Consistent with that promise, on June 10, 2025, the Commission announced a $1.9 million settlement with...more
6/16/2025
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Consumer Protection Laws ,
Enforcement Actions ,
False Advertising ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Act ,
Healthcare Fraud ,
Marketing ,
Opioid ,
Settlement ,
Telemarketing
On May 15, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) chairman Andrew Ferguson testified before the House Appropriations Committee in support of the FTC’s budget request. His testimony provides insight into the agency’s downsizing and...more
5/27/2025
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Congressional Committees ,
Congressional Investigations & Hearings ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Enforcement Priorities ,
False Advertising ,
Federal Budget ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Online Safety for Children ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Robocalling ,
Scams ,
Small Business ,
Strategic Enforcement Plan ,
Subscription Services ,
Veterans
Last week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) aimed at helping businesses and consumers understand the agency’s Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees, which takes effect on May...more
5/13/2025
/ Advertising ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Event Tickets ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Fees ,
Final Rules ,
Hospitality Industry ,
SBREFA ,
Small Business ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
Last week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a proposed order requiring Workado, a company specializing in artificial intelligence (AI) detection tools, to stop advertising the accuracy of its AI detection tools...more
Venable's AdLaw Symposium is back!
Please join us in our Washington, DC, headquarters for this highly anticipated event focused on providing you with the information you need to promote your brand with confidence....more
3/7/2025
/ Advertising ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Auto-Renewal ,
Best Practices ,
Beverage Manufacturers ,
Chief Compliance Officers ,
Data Privacy ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Events ,
False Advertising ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Fees ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Greenwashing ,
Legal Ethics ,
Marketing ,
NAD ,
Pricing ,
Privacy Laws ,
Risk Mitigation ,
State Regulators ,
Subscription Services
This week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the New York attorney general announced a settlement with Handy Technologies, Inc. to resolve allegations that the company engaged in an array of unfair and deceptive...more
1/10/2025
/ Advertising ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Employee Rights ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Act ,
Gig Economy ,
Section 5 ,
Settlement ,
State Attorneys General ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
While many advertisers are aware of the ongoing threat of regulatory enforcement from federal and state-level government, significant regulatory authority can often go overlooked much closer to home. From municipal agencies...more
On March 14, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted new rules that require cable television operators and satellite video providers to specify the aggregate monthly all-in price for video programming services on...more
4/1/2024
/ Advertising ,
Cable Television Providers ,
Competition ,
Compliance ,
Compliance Dates ,
FCC ,
New Rules ,
OMB ,
Price Transparency ,
Sales Promotions ,
Television Broadcast Stations
It’s that time of year again—Ad Law Symposium is back!
Please join us in DC for this highly anticipated event focused on providing you with the information you need to promote your brand with confidence. Combining the...more
2/22/2024
/ Advertising ,
Advertising Substantiation ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Automatic Renewals ,
Best Practices ,
Defense Strategies ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Events ,
False Advertising ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Green Marketing ,
Lanham Act ,
Legal Ethics ,
Marketing ,
Pricing ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Social Media ,
State Privacy Laws ,
Telemarketing ,
Text Messages
Moving at rapid speed, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has just announced its unanimous adoption of a new Declaratory Ruling finding that voice calls using artificial intelligence (AI)-generated voices fall under...more