• 09.12.17

    FTC Settles Social Media Influencer Investigation With CSGO Lotto

    On Sept. 7, 2017, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) made public its settlement with YouTubers Trevor “TmarTn” Martin, Thomas “Syndicate” Cassell and their company CSGOLotto, Inc. (Respondents), over allegations of multiple failures by Respondents and other influencers they ...

  • 09.12.17

    Influencing the Influencers: FTC Updates Its Endorsement Guide FAQs

    On Sept. 7, 2017, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) updated its answers to a series of frequently asked questions, in its “Endorsement Guides: What People Are Asking” (the Updated FAQs), about its “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising” ...

  • 09.12.17

    Statutes Protect Customers From Systemic Price Gouging

    With the headlines dominated by hurricanes Harvey and Irma, it will be important for companies to make sure that they don’t join the negative headlines with reports about systemic price gouging.

  • 09.07.17

    Nail Polish Claims Should Be Wiped Off, NARB Recommends

    The National Advertising Review Board (NARB) polished up a National Advertising Division (NAD) decision recommending that Coty Inc. discontinue claims for its Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Nail Polish.

  • 09.07.17

    Uncertainty Increases After DOJ Drops ADA Regulations

    Uncertainty for online retailers increased after the Department of Justice (DOJ) pressed pause on its plans to issue regulations under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

  • 09.07.17

    Accountability Program Cracks Down on Compliance With DAA

    Bringing its total of public actions to 80, the Online Interest-Based Advertising Accountability Program released two cases addressing elements of first- and third-party compliance under the Digital Advertising Alliance’s (DAA) Self-Regulatory Principles.

  • 09.07.17

    NARB Finds Something Smelly About Trash Bag Claims

    The National Advertising Review Board (NARB) threw out Reynolds Consumer Products’ pricing claims for Hefty Ultra Strong trash bags, finding that the advertiser conveyed an unsupported line claim and lacked substantiation.

  • 09.01.17

    SEC Hyperlink Rules Are Live

    Effective September 1, 2017, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) recently adopted rules require most companies that file public reports to include active hyperlinks to each exhibit listed in the exhibit index, as well as exhibits incorporated by reference, included in registration ...

  • 08.31.17

    Court Shoots Down Officers’ FLSA Claim for Off-Duty Work

    Chicago police officers seeking compensation for work performed using their mobile devices while the officers were off duty could not recover when their employer did not know the overtime work was not being reported or paid, the U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit has ruled.

  • 08.31.17

    Ninth Circuit Finds Standing in Spokeo on Remand

    On remand from the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit held that Thomas Robins’ allegations were sufficient to establish standing in his Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) suit against Spokeo Inc.

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