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
Continue Reading Tips to Avoid Savvier ScammersSupreme Court Rejects TRUMP TOO SMALL Trademark
“TRUMP TOO SMALL”
This is the trademark that Steve Elster has been trying to get registered for the past six years since filing his trademark application all the way back
Continue Reading Supreme Court Rejects TRUMP TOO SMALL TrademarkIt’s Now or Never: The ELVIS Act Takes on AI in Music
Effective on July 1, 2024, the Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security (ELVIS) Act will amend Tennessee’s Personal Rights Protection Act of 1984 to explicitly include protections for songwriters, performers
Continue Reading It’s Now or Never: The ELVIS Act Takes on AI in MusicNAD Reiterates Health Claim Guidance
The National Advertising Division (NAD) of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) recently reminded advertisers that tout the benefits and health-related features of their products to be mindful of the Federal
Continue Reading NAD Reiterates Health Claim GuidanceFTC Proposes Non-Compete Ban
Earlier today, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it had voted to essentially ban all non-compete agreements in the United States. Specifically, the FTC issued a final proposed rule
Continue Reading FTC Proposes Non-Compete BanAnnual Super Bowl Blog Post
I look forward to posting about the Super Bowl every year — not because I love football (I do) but because it’s the only time I actually appreciate watching commercials
Continue Reading Annual Super Bowl Blog PostFCC Bans AI Robocalls
This past week, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced in a press release that it has banned the use of AI-generated voices in robocalls. Specifically, the FCC adopted a ruling
Continue Reading FCC Bans AI RobocallsUSPTO Debuts New Trademark Search System
On November 30, 2023, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) unveiled a new cloud-based trademark search system. According to the USPTO, the new system will provide a “more
Continue Reading USPTO Debuts New Trademark Search System