• 01.11.18

    Berry Deceptive Claims, Dunkin’ Donuts Customer Claims

    A plaintiff’s false advertising suit alleging he was deceived about the use of blueberries in Dunkin’ Donuts products will move forward after an Illinois federal court judge agreed that a reasonable consumer could have been confused about the claims.

  • 01.04.18

    FTC Not in Love With AdoreMe’s Marketing

    The Federal Trade Commission showed no love for an online lingerie marketer’s negative option membership program when it reached a settlement that requires AdoreMe to return more than $1.3 million to customers.

  • 01.04.18

    Net Neutrality: From Rules to Enforcement

    To say that strong passions have surrounded the recent Federal Communications Commission vote to reverse 2015’s net neutrality rules is putting it mildly.

  • 01.04.18

    FTC Tests How Blurred the Ad Lines Are

    Can consumers recognize an advertisement contained in search results or native advertising?

  • 12.28.17

    Coming to Video Ads in 2018: Self-Regulation

    Video advertising regulation will begin April 1, 2018, the Online Interest-Based Advertising Accountability Program announced this week with a Compliance Warning.

  • 12.28.17

    Oh, the Places Copyright and Trademark Law Go!

    In a case described by the judge as presenting an “important question regarding the emerging ‘mash-up’ culture,” a jury will consider the copyright and trademark claims raised by a Star Trek version of Dr. Seuss’s Oh, the Places You’ll Go!

  • 12.28.17

    Fitbit Can’t Put Sleep-Tracking Claims to Bed

    Fitbit may lose some sleep over a putative class action challenging the advertising claims for its sleep-tracking function after the court denied the company’s motion for summary judgment in the case.

  • 12.28.17

    FTC Discusses Informational Injury

    Opening the Federal Trade Commission’s workshop on informational injury, Acting Chair Maureen K. Ohlhausen said the government “does the most good with the fewest unintended side effects when it focuses on addressing actual or likely substantial consumer injury instead of expending ...

  • 12.21.17

    CA Renews Auto Renewal Law

    In an effort to avoid unsavory or illegal posts, Instagram and YouTube have introduced new limitations on content.

  • 12.21.17

    Social Media Strives for Nice List This Holiday Season

    In an effort to avoid unsavory or illegal posts, Instagram and YouTube have introduced new limitations on content.

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