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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

FTC Chair Warns Tech Firms: Weakening Encryption or Censoring Americans for Foreign Governments May Violate US Law

The FTC’s letters highlight the commission’s concern that tech companies may adopt content moderation or data security policies that, while designed to meet foreign legal requirements, could impermissibly infringe upon U.S....more

Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass

Updates to U.S. Health-Data Privacy and Wearable Tech

This year marks a pivotal shift from the era of rapid, unregulated health-tech innovation to one of stringent governance. The proliferation of wearable devices, health applications and remote monitoring tools has led to an...more

Hinch Newman LLP

How to Avoid Scrutiny When Advertising or Labeling Made in USA

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In 1997, following consumer research and public comments, the FTC published an Enforcement Policy Statement on U.S. Origin Claims to guide marketers and manufacturers that want to make an unqualified Made in USA claim under...more

Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass

Updates to Children's Privacy Federal and State Laws

Over the past year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has implemented significant updates to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Rule meant to strengthen key protections for children’s privacy online. COPPA...more

Ropes & Gray LLP

Greenwashing Legislation Trends: Key Takeaways for Businesses

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On Wednesday, August 27, Ropes & Gray Litigation & Enforcement partner Alexander Simkin and associate Eileen Falk joined Sami Grover, Sustainability Communications Director at thinkPARALLAX, to discuss the intersection...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

FTC updates fees for accessing the National Do Not Call Registry

On August 27, the FTC issued a final rule to amend the Telemarketing Sales Rule to update the fees charged to entities for accessing the National Do Not Call Registry. The annual fee for access to the Registry for each area...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Biometrics in Advertising: Consent Is Not Enough

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When using biometrics in advertising, consent is not enough. IAB Canada, a trade association for Canada’s interactive marketing and advertising industry, recently issued policy paper on using biometrics in digital...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Paddle's Payment Predicament: Unpacking FTC's Compliance Crackdown — Payments Pros – The Payments Law Podcast

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In this episode of Payments Pros, hosts Keith Barnett and Carlin McCrory examine the recent $5 million settlement between the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Paddle.com, a UK-based payment processor. The discussion centers...more

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2025 HSR Trends: What We've Seen, Where We're Headed

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From shifting leadership to evolving regulatory priorities, the landscape surrounding Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) filings has never been more dynamic. This infographic highlights key patterns from 2016 to 2025 — including filing...more

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Hospital Associations Argue Premerger Notification Overhaul Was Unnecessary and Harmful to Industry

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During the Biden administration and under the leadership of then-Chair Lina Khan, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) adopted sweeping changes to the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) premerger notification requirements that went into...more

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Eighth Circuit Says Not So Fast to FTC’s “Click to Cancel” Rule

The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) set out to modernize the Negative Option Rule promulgated in 1973, now referred to as the “Click to Cancel” rule (the “Rule”), to make it easier for consumers to cancel recurring...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

FTC to Sellers: Time to Knock Off the “Made in the USA” Knock-Offs

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If you have shopped online lately, odds are you saw products proudly advertising themselves as “Made in the USA.” Maybe it was a flag, a pair of boots, or a kitchen gadget. But how often is that label actually true? According...more

Wiley Rein LLP

Wiley Consumer Protection Download (August 26, 2025)

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FTC Chairman Sends Warning Letters to Technology Companies Regarding Data Security and Censorship. On August 21, FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson sent warning letters to thirteen technology companies that provide cloud computing,...more

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A Practical Guide for Offering Online Contests and Promotions

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The internet is now the primary medium for operators to disseminate online gaming, sweepstakes, and contests to participants worldwide. Opposing moral viewpoints, conflicting statutory interpretations and legal challenges...more

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FTC Issues GLBA Safeguard Rule FAQs: What Motor Vehicle Dealers Need to Know

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The FTC has issued FAQs for Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) Safeguards Rule compliance by Motor Vehicle Dealers. Here is what you need to know: Step 1: Are you a financial institution? • You are if you either finance (or...more

Morgan Lewis

The Impact of Noncompete Laws on Private Equity Transactions and Talent Strategies

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Noncompete agreements, a type of restrictive covenant, have long been used to protect proprietary assets such as goodwill, customer relationships, employee relationships, trade secrets, and other confidential information. In...more

Wiley Rein LLP

FTC Consumer Protection and Privacy Enforcement Series: The Fair Credit Reporting Act—Who Is Covered and How to Comply

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For the latest installment of our series of practical insights on emerging Federal Trade Commission (FTC) consumer protection and data privacy priorities, we discuss coverage and requirements under the Fair Credit Reporting...more

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Big Tech Looks to AI Startups to Secure Talent

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Acquihires have been a part of Silicon Valley for quite some time now. Larger tech companies come in and acquire startups mainly for their talent, as opposed to their products or technology. However, starting with ex-FTC...more

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A Taste for Claims: Conducting Sensory Claim Substantiation Surveys

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This article provides an overview of sensory claim substantiation: the types of sensory claims, how to identify the right sensory claim for your product, research design methods, best practices for each type of claim, and how...more

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Adapting to and Getting Ahead of Changes in Antitrust and Other Regulatory Demands in 2025 and Beyond

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Seismic shifts in the legal and regulatory landscape are underway, driven by evolving federal policy, shifting state priorities, and the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies. These...more

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HSR Filings Rise in July 2025 as Compliance and Cybersecurity Move to the Forefront of M&A

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Through July 2025, corporate M&A activity in the United States continues to reflect disciplined execution amid evolving economic signals. Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) premerger notification filings reached 1,699 transactions for...more

The Volkov Law Group

Episode 382 — AI Legal Compliance and Governance

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Given the real and significant potential benefits of AI, companies have to be careful in the rush to implement AI technology. Starting with a clear use case, companies have to weigh the potential benefits of AI technology and...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Federal Trade Commission Finalizes Order With Web Hosting Company Over Data Security Failures

On May 21, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized a consent order with GoDaddy to settle allegations that the web hosting company misled customers and failed to implement basic data security protections. Although...more

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An Expert Guide to Claim Substantiation Research

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Today's marketplace is a crowded space, with products and services facing intense competition for customer attention and spending. Shelves are filled with new and improved products, consumer attention is fragmented across...more

Clark Hill PLC

The Learned Concierge - August 2025, Vol. 22

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Welcome to your monthly legal insights on the trends impacting the Retail, Hospitality, and Food & Beverage Industries. Alcohol Law - French Wine Sustainability Agreement Approved: EU and U.S. Antitrust Considerations...more

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