The Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general continue to aggressively investigate and prosecute those that advertise, market, distribute, promote and sell certain kinds of ecommerce management, business coaching, work-from-home and investment programs. In fact,… eCommerce, Amazon and Investment Management Provider FTC Regulatory Compliance Considerations
As a result of his demonstrated distinct subject matter expertise and track record of success in the fields of digital advertising compliance, investigations (CIDs) and regulatory defense, FTC defense attorney Richard B. Newman been selected… FTC Compliance and Defense Attorney Richard B. Newman Selected to Author Consumer Protection Section of Prestigious ALM FTC Law, Practice and Procedure Treatise
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the State of Florida have jointly filed a lawsuit against Chargebacks911, a chargeback mitigation company, and its owners, Gary Cardone and Monica Eaton Cardone. The suit alleges that the… Chargebacks911 Facing Feds for Alleged Unfair Practices
Eric Troutman, commonly known as “the Czar” in certain legal circles, is one of the country’s top class action defense lawyers and a nationally recognized expert in Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) litigation and compliance.… The Czar of TCPA Defense: Eric Troutman’s Reign of Litigation Strategy
Unsolicited text messages are a nuisance that many people have experienced, and they can even be harmful if they contain fraudulent or deceptive content. While the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has long been combating spam… Can the FTC Tackle Text Spam? Proposed Rules Say Yes
Kochava, an Idaho-based data broker, is currently in a federal lawsuit with the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) over the unrestricted sale of precise consumer geolocation data. The case, which comes before the Idaho District Court… Data Brokers Beware: FTC’s Lawsuit Against Kochava Could Set Precedent
On January 30, 2023, the Criminal Liaison Unit of the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection (BCP CLU) issued its 2022 Criminal Liaison Unit Report, describing the history of the BCP CLU, its program… FTC’s BCP Issues Criminal Liaison Unit Report Outlining Wrongdoer Accountability Efforts
As the world moves forward in the digital age, digital advertising continues to surge in value, with digital ad spending expected to exceed $571 billion in 2022 alone. However, with this significant increase in ad… Litagation: Inside The Programmatic Fraud System
The Business Opportunity Rule (“Bizz Opp Rule”) was first adopted in 2012. It applies to commercial arrangements where a seller solicits a prospective buyer to enter into a new business, the prospective purchaser makes a… FTC Explores Changes to Biz Opp Rule to Include Money-Making, Business Coaching and Mentoring, and eCommerce and Investment Opportunities
The FTC continues to issue Notices of Penalty Offenses concerning FTC Endorsement Guide violations to digital advertisers and marketers, both alone and in conjunction with the issuance of FTC Civil Investigative Demands. A Notice of… What Marketers Need to Know About FTC Endorsement Guide Penalty Offense Notices and CIDs
Ringless voicemails have always been a thorn in our sides, but now they’re also a thorn in the FCC’s side. The Federal Communications Commission has determined that these silent voicemails are covered by the same… Ringless Voicemail Classified as Calls Under TCPA
The FTC recently voted unanimously to issue an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) considering modification to the FTC’s Business Opportunity Rule (BOR). The BOR as currently applies a “commercial arrangement” in which a “seller solicits a… FTC Ad Compliance Lawyer on Proposed Work-at-Home Revisions to BizOpp Rule
Unless you’ve somehow managed to avoid matching with a crypto fiend on Hinge recently, you’ve probably heard about Kim Kardashian’s recent SEC charges. In case you need a recap, here’s what went down: Kim Kardashian… Kim Kardashian’s SEC Settlement is a Wakeup Call for Marketers
With states passing their own privacy legislation and companies being fined for alleged violations of existing laws, the privacy landscape has shifted under marketers’ feet. This means that the role of the Chief Marketing Officer… How CMOs Can Respond to Shifting Privacy Regulations