More Americans are selling used electronics: Is it time to trade in?

The situation is similar to the pandemic, a CEO says By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs May…

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…

Seyfarth Sponsors and Shares Insights at Trade Secrets Symposium 2024

Seyfarth is proud to serve as a Silver Sponsor of the Trade Secrets Symposium 2024: Navigating the…

Nitro in the trunk? | Federal Trade Commission

The French movie classic “The Wages of Fear” — remade in 1977 as “The Sorcerer” by…

Shifting Supply Chains: How Trump’s Trade Policies May Reshape Global Warehousing and Logistics

The re-election of Donald Trump has renewed focus on policies prioritizing American interests. The “America First”…

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…