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FTC Sues Companies Over Fake News Sites and False Claims
No, we won’t share our tips to help you lose your belly this summer. But we will share some tips to help you stay out of court. Last week, the FTC sued a group of companies and their executives for false…
CPSC Acting Chairman Adler on Way to Another Term
Last week President Obama announced his intent to nominate Robert S. Adler to a second term as a Commissioner of the Consumer Product Safety Commission ("CPSC"). Adler has held his current postion, which is scheduled…
FTC Announces Changes to Fur Labeling Rules
Last week, the FTC approved amendments to the regulations under the Fur Products Labeling Act, which update the Fur Products Name Guide, incorporate provisions of the 2010 Truth in Fur Labeling Act, and harmonize the…
FTC Holds Privacy Seminar on Health Data, Emphasizes Transparency
Last week, the FTC held its third and final spring privacy seminar on the implications of consumer generated and controlled health data. The seminar featured presentations by Latanya Sweeney, the FTC’s Chief…
Snapchat Captured in FTC Enforcement
On May 8, 2014, the FTC announced a settlement with Snapchat resolving allegations that the popular mobile messaging app deceived consumers over the disappearing nature of users “snaps” and made false and…