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The FTC Has Announced a Weight Loss Settlement … But Wait, Keep Reading
That the FTC has announced another weight loss settlement is no news at all. The FTC averages about six new weight loss orders per year. The new settlement, nevertheless, is notable as a reminder of the following…
FTC Releases a Second Order Requiring Preservation of Records from Clinical Trials
The FTC recently announced a settlement with the makers of Nopalea, a fruit drink derived from Nopal or “prickly-pear” cactus. The FTC alleges that the company and two individuals disseminated unsubstantiated claims…
Third Plastic Lumber Company Hammered by FTC Over “Green” Claims
Last week, the FTC announced it had reached another settlement with a plastic lumber company regarding its green marketing claims. This is the FTC’s third settlement in five months relating to environmental claims…
FTC Updates COPPA FAQs on Parental Consent Mechanisms
This week, the Federal Trade Commission announced the latest revisions to its Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQs”) document to assist online operators as they work to comply with changes to the Children’s Online…
House Appropriations Amendment Prohibits CPSC from Finalizing Voluntary Recall Proposed Rule; Senate Advances CPSC Nominees to Floor
Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the 2015 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill, which provides funding for the CPSC but includes an amendment that would prohibit the…