You’ve heard about the deceptive tactics of government imposters. According to a proposed FTC settlement, a…
Category: Business Law
Reported crypto scam losses since 2021 top $1 billion, says FTC Data Spotlight
Let’s call it The Recliner Interval – the time it takes for an obscure niche product…
Steering clear of misleading Made in USA claims
Using their own colorful vocabulary, motocross devotees do their best to distance themselves from flat landing,…
Did your business receive a CID? The FTC means business
When businesses know the rules of the road, they can confidently invest in new ventures, technologies,…
Mind your net impression: when seafood is not wild, fresh-caught, or local
Ahoy there, restaurant owners and other friends! Gather around to hear about the restaurant that tricked…
BOTS Act compliance: Time for a refresher?
Fans want to know that when tickets to their favorite artist’s summer tour drop, they have…
Article III, the PTAB, and Expired Patents: Constitutional Analysis After Oil States
by Dennis Crouch The Supreme Court is being asked to decide whether the PTAB can invalidate…
Anonymous messaging app targeting teens: Read the disturbing allegations in FTC and Los Angeles DA action against NGL
An anonymous messaging app marketed to kids and teens: What could possibly go wrong? A lot,…
Level up: Tips for businesses from the FTC’s settlement with Genshin Impact developer HoYoverse
Any marketer will tell you: great storytelling sells. Whether your product is a sports drink, a…
Keep FCRA in the foreground when the subject is background screening
When the talk turns to Big Data, part of the conversation is about all the public…
New Impersonator Rule gives FTC a powerful tool for protecting consumers and businesses
To turn the old adage on its head, imitation is the insincerest form of falsity. After…
Updated FTC Health Breach Notification Rule puts new provisions in place to protect users of health apps and devices
It was Shakespeare who said, “Once more unto the breach.” The FTC’s goal is never more…
The specs on specs: What eye doctors need to know about the FTC’s revised Eyeglass Rule
After a careful review process inviting feedback from consumers and industry members, the FTC has announced…
Looking for an Employer Identification Number (EIN)? The FTC warns businesses and consumers to watch out for IRS imposters
Maybe you’re opening a small business or hiring a household employee? Or you’re starting a nonprofit…
$20 million FTC settlement addresses Microsoft Xbox illegal collection of kids’ data: A game changer for COPPA compliance
Care About COPPA Compliance may not be the coolest Xbox gamertag, but an FTC action against…
Look who’s covered: the amended TSR and tech support scams
Tech support scams can happen to anyone: small business owners, your employees, and family members —…
Federal Circuit Vacates $300 Million Jury Verdict on Multiple Grounds
In a significant decision with implications for patent litigation practice, the Federal Circuit has vacated both…
The Federal Circuit’s Shifting Political Balance
by Dennis Crouch The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit…
USPTO Hiring Examiners (for non-union role without telework)
by Dennis Crouch After a six-month hiring freeze and DOGE strong push for…
Enforcing the Opioid Addiction Recovery Fraud Prevention Act: The FTC’s settlement with Evoke Wellness and what it means for businesses
The FTC is cracking down on companies attempting to deceive people seeking treatment for addiction. An…
Strict Standard for Overriding Patent Lexicography in COVID Vaccine Patent Battle
by Dennis Crouch In a decision that reinforces the controlling force of explicit patent definitions, the…
The USPTO’s Statement on Review of Information on an IDS
by David Hricik, Mercer Law School Dennis pointed out that the Director has…