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FTC Warns Manufacturers and Retailers About Made in USA Claims

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As we noted earlier this month, FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson designated July as ​“Made in USA” Month. Because Hallmark still hasn’t printed greeting cards to commemorate the month, the FTC celebrated by sending warning...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

FTC: Be Precise and Accurate With Your Advertising or Beware

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The Federal Trade Commission is taking a hard look at marketing and advertising statements, making sure they are precise and accurate. Here are some key takeaways from recent enforcements:...more

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The Canadian Competition Bureau’s Draft Guidance for Going Green

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In June 2024, amendments to the Canadian Competition Act (Act) garnered significant attention (and criticism) from both business and legal communities in Canada for the introduction of new “greenwashing” provisions. The new...more

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FTC Reverts to Penalty Letters, Threatening 670 Companies with Penalties for Unsubstantiated Health Claims and Maybe More

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Advertisers likely recall that back in 2021, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) created quite the stir when it sent to more than 700 companies warning letters that threatened penalties if companies engaged in deceptive...more

K&L Gates LLP

Truth in Advertising - An Overview of Recent Contraventions of the Misleading and Deceptive Conduct Provisions of the Australian...

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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) continues to focus on misleading and deceptive advertising and communication strategies adopted by businesses selling products and services as an enforcement priority....more

Morgan Lewis

Increased FTC Enforcement as FDA Deregulates Low-Risk Health IT Devices

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The FTC steps up enforcement of misleading software and mobile app promotional claims as FDA deregulates low-risk health IT devices. In recent weeks, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken several enforcement...more

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CFPB Takes Action for Deceptive Advertisement of "Free Checking"

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Although the CFPB has focused its rulemaking and enforcement actions on mortgage servicing and lending, it recently entered into a consent order with M&T Bank regarding the deceptive advertising of free checking. The...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

A Compilation of Enforcement and Non-Enforcement Actions - May 01, 2013

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* Non-Enforcement Matters: - Legislation Reintroduced to Charge Investment Advisor User Fees - SEC Examination Program for Newly Registered Investment Advisers Reveals Common Areas of Concern - Recent...more

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