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(Podcast) The Briefing: Influencer Fail – ALO Yoga & Influencers Named in $150M Class Action Lawsuit for FTC Violations
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In this episode of "Clearly Conspicuous," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta reviews recent trends in state-level consumer protection enforcement. He highlights notable actions by state attorneys general (AGs)...more
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia recently enjoined Texas Attorney General (AG) Ken Paxton from enforcing a pre-litigation subpoena issued to Media Matters for America (Media Matters). The subpoena is...more
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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a press release on its leading international crackdown on illegal financial influencers (finfluencers) in collaboration with regulators from Australia, Canada, Hong Kong,...more
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Bipartisan Coalition of State AGs Oppose Federal Effort to Block State AI Laws - If you’ve been keeping tabs on the AI legal landscape lately, one thing is clear: states aren’t waiting....more
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New Jersey AG Matthew Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs have filed a lawsuit against messaging app provider Discord, Inc., alleging deceptive business practices in violation of state consumer protection laws. The...more
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
Kevin Hart may know how to land a punchline, but the National Advertising Division (“NAD”) recently reminded him that when it comes to influencer endorsements, the only thing that should be subtle is the humor—not the...more
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Indiana AG Todd Rokita has issued a warning to consumers about illegal gambling websites and social media ads that pose as licensed Indiana casino companies. The AG explained that unauthorized gambling websites are illegal...more
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If you have been following our blogs, it should be no surprise that the Attorneys General remain focused on combatting Organized Retail Crime (ORC) using available state and federal tools. The Attorneys General of...more
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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