The Bottom Line The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) put more than 1,100 companies offering money-making opportunities on notice that they could incur civil penalties of up to $43,792 per violation for making false and misleading claims regarding potential earnings. This is the latest instance Continue Reading
FTC Sends Notices of Penalty Offense to More Than 700 Companies
The Bottom Line The FTC continues to explore its myriad of enforcement options, most recently by using its Penalty Offense Authority under Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act) to put more than 700 companies on notice that they could incur significant civil penalties (up to Continue Reading
Trampoline Sellers Settle FTC Charges Over Alleged Fake Logos, Websites and Reviews
The Bottom Line As evidenced by the FTC's action against the Le brothers, companies should not use fake review sites or misleading third-party endorsements or seals to sell their products or disparage competing products.Instead, they should clearly and conspicuously disclose material connections Continue Reading