On 16th May 2025, the Law Commission released their final report on Modernising Wills Law. The…
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Science, reliance, and compliance | Federal Trade Commission
The FTC v. Lane Labs story started with shark cartilage and the latest chapter involves a…
Collection deception | Federal Trade Commission
On classic episodes of the Tonight Show, affable sidekick Ed McMahon sought guidance from Johnny Carson’s…
Screen regs and spam? | Federal Trade Commission
Do you like them on the screenOf your mobile phone machine?I do not like text message…
Painting the town green | Federal Trade Commission
The biggest decision facing a DIYer in the paint store used to be whether Dusting of…
Nitro in the trunk? | Federal Trade Commission
The French movie classic “The Wages of Fear” — remade in 1977 as “The Sorcerer” by…
Trump fires three Democratic members of Product Safety Commission
The move leaves the commission with only two commissioners, both Republicans By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs…
Zero sum game? | Federal Trade Commission
For people in the market for a car, an ad on YouTube for Massachusetts-based Courtesy Auto…
Hide and sneak | Federal Trade Commission
When playing hide and seek as a child, remember those kids who always seemed to find…
Last resort | Federal Trade Commission
Three FTC cases, 83 civil actions brought by 28 states, more than 184 defendants facing criminal…
Lock Mess | Federal Trade Commission
There’s lots of public information out there about people. So it’s no surprise there’s a booming…
Lice, Lice, Baby | Federal Trade Commission
Dare us to describe the legal ramifications of a recent advertising settlement involving health claims in…
Talking turkey | Federal Trade Commission
Whether it’s a spare can of cranberry sauce or an extra turkey platter, thoughtful Thanksgiving hosts…
Phantom of the owe-pera | Federal Trade Commission
This tale of phantoms doesn’t involve crashing chandeliers and operatic crescendos. But according to a lawsuit…
Advertise auto promotions car-fully | Federal Trade Commission
“$1 gets you out of your current loan or lease!” According to Trophy Nissan in the…
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…
Let’s Make a Seal | Federal Trade Commission
For many people, environmental considerations play an important role in what they put in their shopping…
Risky business | Federal Trade Commission
No one is sliding across the living room floor in shades lip synching to Bob Seger,…
You’re on Candid Camera | Federal Trade Commission
In the words of the old TV show, “Smile. You’re on Candid Camera.” But according to…
Patent (s)pending | Federal Trade Commission
If necessity is the mother of invention, bogus invention promotion companies are the sketchy brothers-in-law. That’s…
The Dannon Order | Federal Trade Commission
When visiting an unfamiliar city, it helps to have a tour guide – a knowledgeable local…