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

FTC Announces Settlement Over Fake Reviews

This week, the FTC announced a settlement with Sunday Riley Modern Skincare and its CEO, Sunday Riley, over allegations that company managers and employees posted fake reviews on Sephora.com. The FTC alleged that…

FTC Announces Settlement Over Fake Followers

In the world of social media, a person’s power is often measured in terms of followers. Because more followers generally means more reach, companies who engage influencers often base their compensation on this metric.…

What Facebook’s Next 20 Years Will Look Like: Is This the Future of US Privacy?

Even in her extensive dissent, FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter labeled the Order “exceptional.” And it is. The terms of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) $5 billion, twenty-year settlement Order reached with…

Advertising and Privacy Law Workshop: Charlotte Edition

Please join us on May 1 in Charlotte for a half-day workshop covering the latest advertising and privacy law developments. This interactive event will provide an update on crucial consumer protection issues, deliver…

NY AG Announces Settlement Over Fake Followers

In the world of social media, a person’s power is often measured in terms of followers. Because more followers generally means more reach, companies who engage influencers often base their compensation on this metric.…