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Court overturns FTC’s "Click to Cancel" Rule
The rule would have made it easier and simpler to cancel unwanted subscriptions By Mark Huffman…
TSA ending shoes-off rule for air travel
It's been nearly two decades since the 'shoe bomber' incident By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs July…
FTC charges battery maker in first case under Made in USA Labeling Rule
For people who prefer to buy Made in USA merchandise, products from Lithionics Battery LLC seemed…
Click to Cancel: The FTC’s amended Negative Option Rule and what it means for your business
The FTC has long regulated negative options through the Negative Option Rule and strategic enforcement actions.…
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…
Infant cushion safety rule challenged in D.C. Appeals Court
The suit claims the Consumer Product Safety Commission exceeded its authority By James R. Hood of…
FTC Sends Warning Letters to Prescribers Regarding Possible Violations of the Contact Lens Rule
Staff of the Federal Trade Commission sent 37 letters to contact lens prescribers warning them of…
Don’t fumble in the red zone: FTC staff’s warning about the new Fees Rule
This week, just in time for the start of football ticket sales season, the FTC announced…
With NFL’s 2025 Schedule Set to be Announced, FTC Warns Ticket Reseller StubHub it Must Comply with Agency’s New Rule on Unfair and Deceptive Fees
As the National Football League prepares to announce the 2025 season schedule, staff of the Federal…
New FTC rule on hidden fees takes effect next week
The rule is aimed at ticket sellers and short-term lodging platforms By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…
FTC Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees to Take Effect on May 12, 2025
Staff of the Federal Trade Commission published Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) designed to provide consumers and…
New EPA rule targets PFAS chemicals in drinking water
The 'forever chemicals' are thought to have a wide range of health consequences By James R.…
Future of the COPPA Rule: What’s on the agenda
Technology changes at the speed of light, but the touchstone of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection…
The lesson of the MARS Rule: Not one penny up front
Like calling an NFL lineman “Tiny,” we appreciate an ironic name as much as the next…
New Walkaround Rule Welcomes Unions into Private Workplaces
Seyfarth Synopsis: The State of Washington is proposing a new workplace safety rule that allows employees to…
5th Circuit Vacates FTC New Car Dealer Rule
On January 27, 2025, the Fifth Circuit handed new car dealers a significant win by invalidating…
That’s It, Folks! Cal/OSHA’s COVID Rule Has (Mostly) Expired
Seyfarth Synopsis: As of February 3, 2025, California’s COVID-19-specific workplace regulations will expire, though employers must…
USDA withdraws proposed rule limiting Salmonella in raw poultry food
Meat packers described the proposal as costly and burdensome By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April 25,…