Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforces and investigates (Civil Investigative Demands) fraudulent, unfair and deceptive practices, as well as anticompetitive marketplace conduct. It possesses investigative authority pursuant to Sections 6, 9 and 20 of the FTC Act. Following an investigation, the FTC may initiate a consumer protection or antitrust enforcement action. The basic consumer protection statute enforced by the FTC is Section 5(a) of the FTC Act. Consumer protection laws are enforced by the Bureau of Consumer Protection. Antitrust laws are enforced by the Bureau of Competition.
New Influencer Lawsuit + CGI Influencers
New FTC Endorsement Guide Lawsuit A class-action lawsuit has been filed against seven Israeli brands that are alleged to have compensated social media influencers without taking reasonable measures to ensure the disclosure of material connections. The Federal Trade Commission’s Endorsement Guides provide that if there is a “material connection” between an endorser and an advertiser…
Read Article...FTC Revises Jewelry Guides
The Federal Trade Commission has announced that it has amended its jewelry advertising guides to help prevent deception in jewelry marketing. The Guides (f/k/a the “Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries”) explain how to avoid making deceptive claims and the proper use of disclosures. In 2012, the FTC solicited public comments on the…
Read Article...Communications Daily Quotes Richard B. Newman on New FTC Consumer Protection Chief
On July 20, 2018, Communications Daily quoted Richard B. Newman about the new FTC consumer protection chief Andrew Smith and recent controversy cited by opponents regarding whether his prior experience representing high-profile clients could impact the Federal Trade Commission’s consumer protection mission. Mr. Newman’s quote in the article expressed that he has worked with Mr.…
Read Article...FTC Testifies Before Digital Commerce Subcommittee
In a recent hearing at the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection, Federal Trade Commission representatives made it clear that the agency lacks sufficient resources to protect U.S. consumers. Rep. Greg Walden (R-OR) called the FTC “one of the top cops on the beat,” and indicated his support for…
Read Article...FTC Announces Crackdown on Fraudulent Servicemember Charities
The FTC has announced a regulatory sweep of fraudulent charities that falsely claim to raise money for veterans and servicemembers. The crackdown is focused upon deceptive schemes that con consumers by falsely promising that their donations will help military members. State Attorneys General (AGs) have been, and continue to be quite active when it comes to such…
Read Article...FTC’s First Used Car Rule Compliance Sweep
The Federal Trade Commission has announced that, along with state partner agencies, it has conducted the first compliance sweep of car dealerships since the amended Used Car Rule was enacted. Under the amended the Used Car Rule, dealers must display a revised Buyers Guide window sticker on all used vehicles. The revised Buyers Guide, without…
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