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Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

NAD Decision Addresses Torture Tests

Rascals advertises that the Hydrolock Core in its diapers ​“holds up to 25 x its weight” and ​“absorbs 15 x its weight.” P&G thought that claim was full of crap and filed a challenge before the NAD, arguing that Rascals...more

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Chocolate Cases Worth Melting For

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It’s time for my favorite time of the year, when all the Valentine’s Day candy goes on sale! In honor of this sugary sweet clearance sale, I wanted to recap some of our favorite NAD chocolate cases. So whether you like milk...more

Alston & Bird

FTC Issues Final Rule on Fake Reviews and Testimonials

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Our Consumer Protection/FTC Team breaks down the newly effective Federal Trade Commission final rule prohibiting misleading online reviews....more

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FTC Finalizes Rule Banning Fake Reviews and Testimonials & Touts New Rule at Open Commission Meeting

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The Federal Trade Commission (the FTC or the Commission) voted on August 14 to approve its Trade Regulation Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials (Final Rule). The Final Rule, which will be effective on October...more

Fenwick & West LLP

The FTC Cracks Down on Fake Reviews with New Rule

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has recently announced a final rule that, among other things, prohibits the fabrication and manipulation of consumer reviews, testimonials, and the misuse of social media indicators in...more

Holland & Knight LLP

FTC Announces Final Rule: Setting the Record Straight on Deceptive Reviews

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Aug. 14, 2024, finalized a sweeping new rule (Rule) aimed at combating deceptive practices in online reviews and testimonials. The Rule, which received unanimous support from the FTC's...more

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The FTC's New Teeth to Bite Bogus Consumer Review Blurbs

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The Federal Trade Commission added teeth to its prior marketing guidance with the release August 14 of its final trade regulation Rule for Consumer Reviews and Testimonials ("Rule," 16 CFR Part 465). ...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Stay ADvised: Brand Protection & Advertising Law News

Whether it is the FTC or the National Advertising Division, reviews are a hot topic and content posted by third-party review sites an even hotter one. The line between unbiased reviews and affiliate advertising and by...more

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