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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Cookie Consent: Unpacking the UK ICO’s Proposed New Approach to Online Advertising

- What is new: The ICO is proposing to relax its enforcement of cookie consent requirements, meaning user consent would not be required for lower-risk advertising cookies. - Why it matters: The proposals aim to address...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

FTC (and NAD) Celebrate ​“Made in USA” Month

On July 1, 2025, FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson designated July as ​“Made in USA” Month. Chairman Ferguson noted that in a recent poll, 61% of Americans stated that whether a product was ​“Made in USA” played a factor in their...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Le Bureau de la concurrence publie des lignes directrices concernant les déclarations environnementales

Le 5 juin 2025, le Bureau de la concurrence (le « Bureau ») a publié la tant attendue version définitive de ses lignes directrices sur les nouvelles dispositions relatives aux déclarations environnementales, aussi appelées...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

DAA Launches AI-Focused Review of Interest-Based Advertising Self-Regulatory Principles

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On June 4, 2025, the Digital Advertising Alliance (“DAA”), the self-regulatory body that sets and enforces privacy standards for digital advertising, announced it is launching a process to determine if it is necessary to...more

BakerHostetler

FTC’s Junk Fee Rule FAQs Give Road Map for Displaying Price

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In May the FTC’s Rule on Deceptive or Unfair Fees (the Rule) went into effect, and the FTC staff published accompanying FAQs for business. We have blogged a lot about the proposed Rule, enforcement in this space and its windy...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Podcast - New Guidance on Complying with FTC Rule on Deceptive and Unfair Fees

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In this episode of "Clearly Conspicuous," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta breaks down the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees, focusing on recent FAQs that clarify its application...more

DLA Piper

Navigating the Advertising Regulation and Enforcement Landscape in China: Key Issues to Watch in 2025

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In March 2025, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) in China published a newsletter detailing the government's 2024 enforcement actions against illegal advertisements. According to official statistics, in...more

Fenwick & West LLP

The FTC Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees: FAQs and Guidance

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On May 12, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission’s Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees will take effect. Under the rule, certain businesses must disclose all mandatory fees and the total price up front to limit bait-and-switch...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

FTC Issues FAQs on Fees Rule, Affirms Rule to Become Effective Next Week

The FTC issued FAQs to answer common questions about its Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees and to provide a small entity compliance guide in connection with the Rule. The issuance of the FAQs affirms that the current FTC, led...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

SEC staff issues new FAQs on the Marketing Rule, providing investment advisers with flexibility and clarity

On March 19, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Investment Management staff (Staff) issued two new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) focused on Rule 206(4)-1 under the Investment Advisers Act of...more

Hudson Cook, LLP

Massachusetts Junk Fee Regulation Presents Challenges to Advertising of Bank Deposit Products

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In early March, nearly a year and a half after it was initially proposed, the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office finalized the Commonwealth's "junk fee" regulation (the "Final Rule") while simultaneously issuing a...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

New Ohio Transparency Pricing Rules for Hospitals Comes with Limits to Targeted Advertising

Starting April 3, Ohio hospitals will have to navigate new requirements under House Bill 173. This law mandates greater transparency in healthcare pricing. It also includes rules for selling or targeted advertising related to...more

Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

Beverage Breakdown (December 2024)

Welcome to Nutter's Beverage Breakdown, a periodic legal update on developments related to the alcohol beverage industry, including industry news, federal and state updates, and more. ...more

BakerHostetler

NAD 2024 Recap

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NAD 2024 is in the books. It was a jam-packed two days. You’ll hear more about the NAD conference on this site in the days to come, but here are a few quick highlights....more

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FTC Settlement Offers Plenty to Think About Regarding "Up To" Advertising Claims

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I counsel many clients on advertising compliance, and one frequent topic of discussion in that work relates to use of "up to" and "as low as" advertising claims. Companies naturally want to give this information to potential...more

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California’s Hidden Fee Ban: FAQs and Guidance

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On July 1, 2024, California’s law banning hidden fees took effect. Under the Consumer Legal Remedies Act (CLRA), SB 478 provides that businesses transacting with California consumers may not apply additional fees or charges...more

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FTC Issues Guides for Made in USA Claims

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In early July the Staff of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued new guidance on how to approach Made in USA claims. The agency says the new guidance will help businesses comply with its “all or virtually all” standard,...more

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FTC Made in USA Labeling Rule Compliance and Defense Lawyer on Refreshed Agency U.S. Origin Claim Guidance

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On July 2, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission announced a “refreshed version” of the agency’s Complying with the Made in USA Standard guidance document. The refreshed guidance document includes, without limitation, updated...more

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Analysing the CNIL’s Latest Recommendations for AI Systems

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Following the very recent adoption of the EU Regulation on AI (the AI Regulation) the CNIL (the French data regulator) has issued the second in its series of recommendations for the development of privacy-friendly AI models....more

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California’s SB 1524 Seeks to Exempt Restaurants from Forthcoming Hidden Fee Ban

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On July 1, California Senate Bill 478 (SB 478) will take effect. Enacted to augment the Consumer Legal Remedies Act’s ban on certain deceptive advertising practices, this measure seeks to address the growing prevalence of...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law

CCC Quietly Issues Guidance to Greatly Disrupt Advertising Practices

On May 21, the Cannabis Control Commission quietly published a bulletin on its website that will immediately impact retailers already struggling to maintain footing in the competitive Massachusetts market. The bulletin, which...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

HUD Issues Guidance on Applicability of the Fair Housing Act to Tenant Screening and Housing-Related Advertising That Relies Upon...

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On May 2, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released two sets of guidance addressing the applicability of the Fair Housing Act (FHA) to two areas where, in the agency’s view, algorithmic processes and...more

Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP

California Attorney General Office Issues Much Needed Guidance On “Honest Pricing” Requirements

On May 8, 2024, the California Attorney General’s Office released much needed and highly anticipated guidance on steps companies in California will need to take to ensure compliance with SB 478, California’s prohibition on...more

Venable LLP

Not So Fast: FTC Letter Rebukes Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council Guidance

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Historically, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has touted self-regulation as integral to consumer protection. This has included encouraging industries to work with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) in developing a...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

NAD Provides Guidance on “Clean” Claims

In a recent decision, NAD notes that ​“clean” claims are ​“ubiquitous in the beauty industry.” Despite that, the term doesn’t have a clear definition and reasonable minds can disagree over exactly what it means. That creates...more

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