CommLaw Monitor

News and analysis from Kelley Drye’s communications practice group

Plastic Lumber Company Nailed Over "Green" Claims

The FTC announced last week that it had reached a settlement with N.E.W. Plastics Corp., d/b/a Renew Plastics, over allegedly improper recyclability and recycled content claims. The company manufactures plastic…

FTC Settles Action Against Seller of Internet Cameras for Failure to Protect Consumers' Privacy

The FTC announced today that it has reached a settlement with TRENDnet regarding allegations that it failed to protect consumers’ privacy and thus caused consumers to unknowingly broadcast private video feeds on the…

FTC Announces Settlements on "No VOC" Claims

The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced settlements with three mattress manufacturers last week that prohibit the manufacturers from making claims that their products are free from volatile organic compounds…

FTC Updates COPPA FAQs

This week, the Federal Trade Commission announced the latest updates to its Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQs”) document to assist online operators as they work to comply with changes to the Children’s Online Privacy…

FTC to Host Roundtable on Changes to Care Labeling Rule

The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced this week that it will host a roundtable on October 1 regarding the Rule on Care Labeling of Textile Wearing Apparel and Certain Piece Goods (the “Care Labeling Rule”). As…