Internet Law
Internet law, or cyberlaw, refers to how laws govern how the Internet is used. It concerns the law of information technology and governs, without limitation, cybersquatting and domain names, data privacy, defamation, eCommerce, intellectual property, and marketing and advertising.
FTC Sends Letters Warning 50 More Marketers to Cease Unsubstantiated COVID-19 Prevention Claims
The Federal Trade Commission announced it has sent letters warning 50 more marketers nationwide to immediately cease making unsubstantiated claims that their products and therapies can treat or prevent COVID-19. This is the fifth set of warning letters the FTC has announced as part of its ongoing efforts to protect consumers from health-related COVID-19 scams.…
Read Article...Hinch Newman Quoted by Bloomberg on Crypto Exchanges
FTC compliance and defense attorney Richard Newman was recently quoted by Bloomberg News in an article entitled “Crypto Exchanges Step Up Customer Bounties as Volume Falls.” The article discusses the cryptocurrency exchange operational, legal and regulatory related issues. “Crypto referral programs are potentially lawful if, without limitation, there are truthful and accurate disclosures, compensation is…
Read Article...FTC Ad Lawyer Authors Article on Lead Generation Compliance for National Law Review
FTC Settlement Includes Lead Generation Compliance Warnings The FTC recently announced a $30M settlement with an operator of several post-secondary schools to resolve charges of deceptive lead generation activities. Lead generators and those that purchase leads from them should take note of their compliance responsibilities. The Allegations According to the FTC, Career Education Corporation, American…
Read Article...FTC to Hold ‘Made in USA’ Advertising Claim Workshop
U.S. – Origin Claims Workshop The FTC has announced a forthcoming workshop to review research on consumer perception of U.S.-origin claims and to consider measures to strengthen Made in USA enforcement program. The workshop will take place on September 26, 2019 in Washington D.C. and address claims made by domestic and foreign sellers, consumer perception…
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