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“Up To” Claims, Superiority Claims Versus Unnamed “Leading Brand,” and Influencer Disclosure Obligations

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The National Advertising Division (“NAD”) issued a new decision addressing a number of basic advertising law staples: “up to” claims, comparative superiority claims, and apples-and-oranges comparisons....more

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Are Your Ads Sending the Wrong Message? Lessons from Total Wireless

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The National Advertising Division (“NAD”) recently took Total Wireless, a prepaid brand under Verizon, to task for a TV commercial that blurred the lines between two separate offers, leaving consumers potentially confused....more

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Stay ADvised: 2025, Issue 3

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FTC's Final Junk Fees Rule Narrowed in Scope - On December 17, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released its final Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees, commonly known as the "Junk Fees Rule." This final rule has a...more

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Louisiana Based Franchisor and Its Employees Cannot Avoid Personal Jurisdiction in Washington State

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Washington-state based franchisees Greg and Gabriela Skistimas brought suit against Hotworx Franchising LLC in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington alleging misleading and unfair practices related to...more

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Indecent Disclosure: FTC Slams Advertisers and Influencers for Failure to Divulge Material Connections

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Last June, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released its revised Endorsement Guides, the handbook for business practices that may be unfair or deceptive in violation of the FTC Act. The Endorsement Guides had been last...more

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FTC Issues New Dark Pattern Guidance

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On September 15, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a report on dark patterns (the, “Report”) that identifies the types of misleading and manipulative interface practices that the agency believes can harm...more

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AD-ttorneys@law - May 2022

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NAD Won’t Rename Supplement Maker - Innovix Pharma loses on product claims but gets to keep its calling card. Nerding Out - Aside from the intricacies of advertising, advertising law, and the disputes engendered...more

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Facebook’s settlements with the Federal Government - Key takeaways for all companies to consider

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On July 24, 2019, both the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced landmark settlements with Facebook. The agreements were significant not only because of the hefty fines...more

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