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Updates on advertising law and privacy law trends, issues, and developments

Trump Announces Ferguson to Serve as FTC Chair, Nominates Meador for Open Commissioner Spot

Yesterday, President-elect Trump announced his picks to round out the Federal Trade Commission for his second administration. Trump tapped current Republican Commissioner Andrew Ferguson to be elevated to chair the…

FTC Delivers $2 Million Reminder About the Mail Order Rule

Yesterday, the FTC announced a court order requiring GOAT – an online marketplace for sneakers, apparel, and accessories – to pay more than $2 million for violating the Mail Order Rule, which requires companies to have…

With Uncertainty Surrounding the FTC’s Negative Option Rule, New California Requirements Wait in the Wings

Last Friday, the FTC’s final Negative Option Rule was published in the Federal Register, starting the clock on the effective dates for the agency’s expansive overhaul of requirements related to goods or services sold…

FTC Staff Issues FAQs on the “Fake Review” Rule

As we noted in a previous post, the FTC’s Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials, which went into effect on October 21, 2024, addresses deceptive conduct involving consumer reviews and testimonials and…

What to Expect at the FTC Pre and Post-Inauguration

With the election decided, the speculation has begun. In our area of the law, that means a number of things, including what will happen at the FTC – with the current Commission and Chair Khan, with recently announced…