The Bottom Line The FTC has issued three rounds of Notices of Penalty Offenses this month – a sharp shift for an enforcement power that was largely abandoned in the 1980’s.As the FTC continues to explore its enforcement options in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision in AMG Capital Continue Reading
FTC Sends Notices of Penalty Offense to More Than 700 Companies
The Bottom Line As the FTC continues to explore its broader enforcement agenda, brands and marketers should ensure that their practices are lawful. While a response to a Notice of Penalty Offenses is not required by the FTC, any entity receiving such notice should conduct a review of their 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