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Section 13(b) Gets its Day in Court: “It seems the problem you have is the text” – Justice Kavanaugh
This morning, the Supreme Court heard its long-anticipated arguments in AMG Capital Management, LLC v. Federal Trade Commission . As we have previously explained, in AMG, the FTC’s use of Section 13(b) of the FTC…
What If . . . Section 19 of the FTC Act Becomes the FTC’s Best Path to Monetary Relief: Revisiting Figgie International
With one eye on the U.S. Supreme Court, which is being asked to confirm that the FTC has authority to seek monetary relief under Section 13(b) in AMG Capital Management, LLC v. Federal Trade Commission, and the…
FTC Moving Away From “Lax Enforcement” with Made in USA Claims
The FTC recently announced that glue maker, Chemence, paid a landmark $1.2 million settlement to resolve allegations that the company failed to comply with a 2016 Order regarding “Made in USA” claims. The 2016 Order…
Federal Trade Commission’s CBD Crackdown: Something Old and Something New
FTC’s CBD Crackdown: Something Old and Something New This week the FTC announced settlements with six companies accused of making a broad range of unsubstantiated health claims, including that CBD can treat cancer,…
FTC Closing Letter Addresses Management of Consumer Reviews
When the FTC decides not to pursue an investigation, it often issues a short closing letter to the company explaining why FTC staff decided not to recommend enforcement. The letters are just a few paragraphs long and…