Ad Law Access
Ad Law Access Podcast: FTC Releases New Guide to Help Influencers
On a new episode of the Ad Law Access Podcast, Gonzalo Mon provides an update for individual influencers on the FTC's new guide and video designed to help influencers understand their responsibilities regarding when…
FTC Releases New Guide for Influencers
Yesterday, the FTC released a new guide and video designed to help influencers understand when and how they should disclose the relationships they have to the brands they endorse. The guidance doesn’t break new ground,…
FTC Announces Settlement Over Fake Reviews
This week, the FTC announced a settlement with Sunday Riley Modern Skincare and its CEO, Sunday Riley, over allegations that company managers and employees posted fake reviews on Sephora.com. The FTC alleged that…
FTC Settlement Addresses Free Trials and Incentivized Reviews
This week, the FTC announced a settlement with UrthBox and its president that addresses two topics that we frequently cover on this blog: (1) free trials; and (2) incentivized reviews. Free Trial The FTC alleged that…
SEC KOs Mayweather and DJ Khaled for Promoting Cryptocurrency Without Disclosures
About a year ago, the SEC issued a warning to celebrities and social influencers who promoted Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) on social media, noting that such promoters are subject to federal securities laws.…