Earlier this month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a final rule—dubbed the Junk Fees Rule—to address what it views as deceptive pricing practices that cause harm to consumers and
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The FDA recently issued a final rule, which updates the definition for the implied nutrient content claim “healthy.” The definition change aims for “healthy” to be consistent with current nutrition
Continue Reading HEALTHY OR NOT? THE FDA’S NEW RULE REDEFINES WHAT “HEALTHY” MEANS ON FOOD LABELSHoliday Marketing Tips & Trends
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday only recently behind us, and with Christmas and New Years’ closing in soon, the deals are endless and consumer spending is amplified. The goal
Continue Reading Holiday Marketing Tips & TrendsPolitical Influencers: Entering a New World
Unless you live under a rock, your news feed has been dominated by the upcoming presidential election and opinions about the respective images and branding embodied by the candidates. What
Continue Reading Political Influencers: Entering a New WorldFederal Trade Commission’s New “Click-to-Cancel” Rule Simplifies Ending Unwanted Subscriptions
Gone are the days when subscriptions were limited to Netflix or Amazon. Today, you can find subscription services for nearly anything—from meal kits to beauty products and beyond. For companies
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USDA Publishes New Guidelines on Meat and Poultry Labels:
Imagine this: you’ve got a weekend BBQ lined up with friends, and you’re ready to impress with mouthwatering steaks and chicken wings. You head to the supermarket, excited to pick
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Late last year, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) announced that it had adopted a Final Rule designed “to modernize the rules governing use of the official FDIC signs and
Continue Reading FDIC Advertising RequirementsFTC Issues Rule to Combat Fake Reviews and Testimonials in Advertising
Have you ever read a testimonial in an advertisement or the reviews on a product page and wondered if they were coming real customers? After a recent rule issued by
Continue Reading FTC Issues Rule to Combat Fake Reviews and Testimonials in AdvertisingBreaching Social Media Platforms’ Section 230 Shield
Last month, the Ninth Circuit reeled back protections for digital media platforms on which scam ads are found. Calise v. Meta Platforms, Inc., 103 F.4th 732 (9th Cir. 2024)
Continue Reading Breaching Social Media Platforms’ Section 230 ShieldTips to Avoid Savvier Scammers
Data recently released by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) shows how likely it is for a typical communication from a well-known company to be a scam in disguise. Whether it’s
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