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 ,
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Elder Abuse ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) ,
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Financial Services Industry ,
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Gramm-Leach-Blilely Act ,
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Telemarketing ,
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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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Drug Treatment ,
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False Advertising ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Healthcare Fraud ,
Lead Generators ,
Marketing ,
Scams ,
Substance Abuse ,
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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
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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 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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Enforcement Actions ,
False Advertising ,
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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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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) 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
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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
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
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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