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Contributory False Advertising Liability Is Officially a Thing in the Eleventh Circuit
On August 7, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, ruling on a question that the Court determined to be one of first impression, has ruled that a cause of action for contributory false advertising can be maintained…
DirecTV's Rob Lowe Ads Found to be Misleading
Last week, we posted about the FDA’s objections to Kim Kardashian's promotion of a morning sickness drug on social media. In our effort to keep you up-to-date on celebrity advertising law issues, this week we turn our…
Consumer Product Safety Commission Approves Test Program: Electronic Filing of Certificates of Compliance
This week the Consumer Product Safety Commission voted to approve a test program to assess the electronic filing of certificates of compliance at entry in coordination with U.S. Customs and Border Protection. With the…
FDA Recalls Kim Kardashian’s Post
Last month, Kim Kardashian praised Diclegis, a drug for morning sickness, on her social media accounts. Since Kim doesn’t follow us on social media, we don’t always keep tabs on her. But when her posts raise regulatory…
FTC Wins Lawsuit Over Its Robocall Contest
In 2012, the FTC sponsored a contest in which it invited contestants to submit their best solutions to block robocalls. After reviewing almost 800 entries, the FTC announced two winners. As we posted previously,…