Data security watchers read with interest the United States Court of Appeals’ decision earlier this year…
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"Talkin' 'bout lead gen-eration"
“Talkin’ ’bout lead gen-eration” wfg-adm109 February 2, 2011 | 4:27PM “Talkin’ ’bout lead gen-eration” By Lesley…
First FTC ROSCA case challenges bogus BOGO and “free” claims
It’s called ROSCA – the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act – and it prohibits marketers from…
Cracking down on contrepreneurs | Federal Trade Commission
Call them contrepreneurs — marketers who use hyped-up promises to sell business opportunities to people eager…
Cleaning up ad claims | Federal Trade Commission
Science, studies, and statistics. There’s a reason advertisers feature them so prominently. When used accurately, they…
Looking for a new job or considering a business opportunity? Spot signs of a possible scam.
Scammers often target job seekers and prospective entrepreneurs with bogus employment and money-making offers. We know…
Five cases yield tips to help keep your company Privacy Shield-compliant
Five cases yield tips to help keep your company Privacy Shield-compliant lfair September 3, 2019 |…
Spilling the beans: The anatomy of a diet craze
Some people call it the “Oz Effect” – the bump in consumer demand after a product…
When touting auto systems checks, it’s wise to recall recalls
Make, model, and cup holders are considerations, of course, but what really matters to a prospective…
Let’s Make a Seal | Federal Trade Commission
For many people, environmental considerations play an important role in what they put in their shopping…
1,000 posts, but who’s counting? (We are, actually.)
When the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection started the Business Blog in 2010, we promised readers…
Are you OK with the F-C-R-A?
The Fair Credit Reporting Act isn’t just about credit. If your company uses background checks in…
Prevagen complaint suggests mindfulness about memory claims
Ads for Prevagen claimed that the purported memory improvement supplement is “The Name to Remember,” but…
Do you sell health products? Court opinion offers truth-in-advertising recap
Advertisers that sell health products should know the legal standards by now, but to those resistant…
Free means free, says the FTC
You can swim freestyle. You can work freelance. And there are those among us who still…
FTC announces first mobile app case
There are some combinations that raise immediate compliance issues for responsible businesses — and kids’ privacy…
Pulleys pushed with deceptive Made in USA claims
According to a settlement announced by the FTC, a Texas-based company used misleading Made in USA…
The FTC’s Google settlement: What’s the buzz?
“Sweet! Check out Buzz.” “Nah, go to my inbox.” That was the intriguing choice facing Gmail…
FTC Path case helps app developers stay on the right, er, path
In the few years it’s been up and running, Path has billed itself as a different…