- Updates in false advertising litigation, including, consumer class actions, Lanham Act litigation, and cases at the National Advertising Division
“Click to Cancel”
How hard is it to just cancel? If you have found yourself pondering this question in a heat of frustration after seeing unexpected charges on your card following your latest subscription service or free trial period, you’re not alone. The FTC hears you and is taking action. So, retailers and sellers, heed to the consumers’
Made in USA – Words With Consequences
While it may seem obvious that a product not made in USA, cannot claim to be made in the USA, sometimes that simple notion gets lost in translation or forgotten as business gets booming. This month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized its order against a manufacturer of popular kitchen and home products (the “Company”)
Cheese please – the REAL kind!
Advertisers took home a win on one of the latest consumer class actions to make you scratch you head and ask “REALly?” On August 4, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois dismissed a putative class action against a major food manufacturer alleging that its popular frozen food was mislabeled. Specifically, the
The Danger of Dark Patterns
On November 3, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a Complaint and Stipulated Order in federal court against an internet phone service provider to stop it from imposing junk fees and making it difficult for users to cancel their service. This action follows the FTC’s September publication of “Bringing Dark Patterns to Light,”
What is Sustainable?
Federal agencies recognize that what was once treated as an intangible asset—that is, how “green” a company or its products may be—has developed into a true value-add. A year ago, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that as a part of its modified ten-year regulatory review schedule, it would be reviewing and revising its