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FTC Finalizes Rule on “Fake Reviews”
Yesterday, the Federal Trade Commission announced its final rule addressing consumer reviews and testimonials. With this rule, the Commission takes aim at “fake” reviews and testimonials by prohibiting their sale or…
FTC Settlement with CarShield Holds Lessons on Endorsements
If you’ve watched the news recently, it’s fairly safe to predict that two things happened. First, you probably watched an announcer recount disturbing news about the current political climate. Second, following that…
FTC Settlement Illustrates Challenges with “Up to” Claims
“Up to” claims can be difficult to substantiate, in part, because the standard for substantiating those claims isn’t always clear. Over the years, the FTC, NAD, and courts have articulated different standards that are…
FTC to Study “Surveillance Pricing”
On July 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it had voted unanimously to initiate a new study focused on how companies may be leveraging consumer purchasing behaviors to personalize pricing for…
FTC Sends Warning Letters Over Warranty Practices
The FTC is focused on ensuring that consumers have options when it comes to repairing products. Two years ago, we summarized an FTC workshop, report, Policy Statement, and three settlements on this issue. Last week,…