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Turf Social: A Developing Regulatory Relationship

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On 10 June Nikhil Rathi, the FCA’s CEO, appeared before the Treasury Select Committee. The opening volley of questions was focused on the risks presented by illegal financial promotions on social media and, relatedly, the...more

BakerHostetler

[Podcast] AD Nauseam: Phyllis!

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In this episode, Amy Mudge and Daniel Kaufman welcome Phyllis Marcus, the new Vice President of the BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division (NAD), to discuss her transition into the role and her vision for the...more

Hinch Newman LLP

What Digital Marketers and Influencers Need to Know About the FTC Final Rule Banning Fake Consumer Reviews and Testimonials

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As previously blogged about here, following notices of proposed rulemaking in 2022 and 2023, on August 22, 2024 the Federal Trade Commission finalized a rule that will impose monetary civil penalties false and misleading...more

Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP

Avoid The FTC’s Naughty List This Holiday Season: Recent Warning Letters Serve As Good Reminder On Conducting Influencer Campaigns...

With the holiday shopping season well under way, many companies have ramped up their influencer marketing campaigns. Want to avoid the Federal Trade Commission’s naughty list? Recent warning letters sent by the FTC to two...more

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FTC Updates Endorsement Guides and FAQ Guidance Document While Proposing Rule That Will Impact Influencer Marketing and Digital...

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The Federal Trade Commission’s Endorsement Guides were first enacted in 1980 and amended in 2009. The Guides provide guidance to businesses and others to ensure that advertising using endorsements or testimonials is...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 13th West Coast Forum on FCPA Enforcement and Compliance - June 14th - 15th, San Francisco, CA

Hosted by American Conference Institute, the 13th West Coast Forum on FCPA Enforcement and Compliance returns for another exciting year, providing the opportunity to connect with decision-makers from your industry, gather...more

DarrowEverett LLP

Should Influencers Be Held Liable for the Promotion of Digital Assets?

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The world’s ever-changing technological landscape has led to the formation of new mediums of creativity — mediums that the sports and entertainment industry cannot ignore. Digital currencies, virtual universes, and enhanced...more

Holland & Knight LLP

2023 Social Media Advertising Landscape: An Update from a Senior FTC Official

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Michael Ostheimer, a senior staff attorney for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), joined Holland & Knight for a recent webinar presentation on social media advertising and marketing practices.  This Holland & Knight alert...more

Perkins Coie

Keep Your New Year Happy and Bright With These Ad Law Tips

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Another new year approaches, so it’s time for retailers to revisit advertising and marketing law compliance strategies to avoid class actions, regulatory enforcement actions, and competitor challenges. In this Update, we...more

Holland & Knight LLP

FTC Set to Update Endorsement Guides on Social Media Advertising

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is poised to issue updated Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (the Guides) following a comment period on the proposed changes. This Holland & Knight...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

You’ve Got Mail (Not the Good Kind): FTC Sends Mass Warning Regarding Deceptive Endorsements

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In brief: The FTC has sent hundreds of advertisers (including high profile retailers, manufacturers, agencies, and other large businesses) across assorted industries a Notice of Penalty Offenses. The Notice warns recipients...more

BCLP

The FTC Steps Up its Game on Endorsement Enforcement

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As noted in this press release issued earlier this week, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has sent a Notice of Penalty Offenses to over 700 companies, in which the FTC cites a handful of past cases it has successfully...more

McDermott Will & Emery

[Webinar] Life Sciences Webinar: Key Enforcement & Compliance Issues Impacting Your Business - June 17th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET

One of the few constants in the evolving government enforcement landscape is a focus on life sciences companies and their interactions and financial relationships with providers. In this final installment of our three-part...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Social Media Regulation: Advertising, Marketing and the FTC

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Holland & Knight hosted Michael Ostheimer, a senior attorney for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), for a webinar presentation on Oct. 17, 2019. Mr. Ostheimer has been with the FTC for nearly three decades, currently serving...more

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