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FTC Settles with Companies that Sought to Prevent Bad Reviews
The Consumer Review Fairness Act was enacted in 2016 to protect consumers’ ability to share their opinions about businesses. In general, the law prohibits companies from using form contracts that: (a) prohibit or…
FTC Requests Congressional Clarification of Its Ability to Obtain Monetary Relief Under Section 13(b)
Yesterday, Commissioner Christine Wilson testified before the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce, and asked Congress to clarify the extent of the FTC’s…
Advertising and Privacy Law Workshop: Charlotte Edition
Please join us on May 1 in Charlotte for a half-day workshop covering the latest advertising and privacy law developments. This interactive event will provide an update on crucial consumer protection issues, deliver…
The Battle Over the Scope of FTC Judicial Enforcement Authority: Seventh Circuit Hears Oral Argument Regarding the Reach of Section 13(b)
Last month, we wrote about the decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in FTC v. Shire Viropharma Inc., holding that the FTC may only bring a case under Section 13(b) of the FTC Act when the FTC…
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…