Ad Law Access
When Efforts to Support a Charity Take a Wrong Turn: Takeaways from the Kars-R-Us FTC Settlement
Companies regularly engage in cause marketing, supporting charitable causes through a variety of marketing initiatives, and a recent action brought by the FTC and attorneys general from 19 states provides a roadmap for…
FTC and AGs Rally for Fans in Ticketmaster and Live Nation Lawsuit Over Bots and Fees
Late last week the FTC and a bipartisan coalition of seven state attorneys general sued Ticketmaster and Live Nation in the Central District of California. The FTC and most of the states brought actions under their…
FTC Warns Manufacturers and Retailers About Made in USA Claims
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…
The FTC Takes a ShOt at Telehealth Program for Allegedly Deceptive Pricing, Consumer Reviews, and Weight Loss Claims
In an enforcement action akin to an advertising law issue spotting exam, the FTC announced this week a settlement with a telemedicine company and its principals for allegedly using misleading pricing claims that failed…
Eighth Circuit Vacates FTC’s Negative Option Rule
On the metaphorical eve of the July 14 effective date for the FTC’s Negative Option Rule, the Eighth Circuit released an opinion Tuesday vacating the Rule in its entirety. The economy-wide notice, consent,…