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FTC Settlement Provides Detailed Guidance on Influencer Campaigns

This morning, the FTC announced that Teami – a company that sells teas and skincare products – agreed to settle charges that it promoted its products using deceptive health claims and endorsements by influencers who…

Trust in Trustworthiness Ratings? Privacy Group EPIC Lodges Complaint with FTC Regarding Airbnb Ratings

The Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) has filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alleging that Airbnb is violating the FTC Act and the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) by assigning “secret…

FTC Settles With Pain Relief Marketer For $4 Million

Kelley Drye

The FTC announced a settlement with NeuroMetrix, Inc., and its CEO, Shai Gozani, relative to allegations that the marketers made deceptive pain relief claims on a medical device called Quell. Quell is an FDA-cleared…

Ad Law Access Podcast: CCPA from the Trenches with Matt Dumiak of CompliancePoint

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) remains one of our most popular topics and on t he latest episode of the Ad Law Access Podcast, partner Alysa Hutnik sits down with Matthew Dumiak, Director of…

NAD Decision Addresses Product Comparisons

This month, NAD announced a decision involving T-Mobile’s ads for its TVision service. The service currently allows subscribers to watch TV over a wired broadband connection, though T-Mobile plans to offer wireless…