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FCC Proposes $13.3M Fine Against Sinclair Broadcast Group for Apparently Violating Sponsorship Identification Rules

January 29, 2018 by Patrick Quinn

The Bottom Line The FCC's enforcement action against Sinclair for apparent failure to disclose sponsorship identification resulted in a record-setting proposed fine. This is part of a larger, recent trend by regulators ensuring that relevant material information is disclosed to consumers in an Continue Reading

Alert - January 29, 2018

FTC Announces First COPPA Action Involving Connected Toys

January 11, 2018 by Patrick Quinn

The Bottom Line As the first COPPA case involving connected toys, the FTC's settlement with VTech should be a reminder to all companies that they must fully comply with COPPA and must take reasonable steps to protect sensitive data, particularly any data collected from children. In addition, Continue Reading

Alert - January 11, 2018

Campaign US | The Warnings Were Real: How to Avoid Regulatory Action Against Influencers

December 4, 2017 by Catherine Nagle

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Publication - December 4, 2017

Battling the Real “Fake News”: FTC Reaches Multi-Million Dollar Settlement with Internet Marketers for False Celebrity Endorsements

November 30, 2017 by Patrick Quinn

The Bottom Line The FTC's settlement with the Defendants allegedly engaged in these deceptive marketing practices serves as a reminder that the parties responsible for online advertising using public figures’ names and images without authorization can be identified and stopped, and that those Continue Reading

Alert - November 30, 2017

FTC Settles with Mobile App Developer Over Unauthorized Charges

October 17, 2017 by Patrick Quinn

The Bottom Line The Pact case demonstrates that marketers can incur liability even when consumers affirmatively agree to be charged on a recurring basis. Unlike other negative option cases, there is no allegation here that consumers did not knowingly enter into a continuity plan – on the contrary, Continue Reading

Alert - October 17, 2017

FTC Charges Online Negative Option Marketing Scheme with Deceiving Shoppers

October 17, 2017 by Patrick Quinn

The Bottom Line The FTC’s complaint, and the district court’s response, highlight the continuing regulatory scrutiny into negative option marketing practices and the importance of disclosing the material terms of an offer in a clear and conspicuous manner to consumers before they pay or incur a Continue Reading

Alert - October 17, 2017

OMMA@Advertising Week New York | The FTC’s Influencer Marketing Guidelines

September 27, 2017 by Megan O'Malley

Allison Fitzpatrick, Davis+Gilbert Advertising + Marketing partner, will speak during a session entitled "The FTC's Influencer Marketing Guidelines" at the OMMA Programmatic Forum during OMMA@Advertising Week to be held in New York on September 27th. Session Overview In early September, the Continue Reading

Event - September 27, 2017

FTC Brings First Ever Enforcement Action Against Individual Social Media Influencers; Updates Warnings and Guidance for Influencers and Marketers

September 12, 2017 by Patrick Quinn

The Bottom Line The FTC’s action against Martin and Cassell and the new round of FTC warning letters make clear that the FTC will bring actions against influencers who violate the Endorsement Guides. Consequently, all parties involved in influencer marketing, from marketers, agencies, influencer Continue Reading

Alert - September 12, 2017

MarketingDIVE | The Blessing and Curse of Proximity Marketing

September 11, 2017 by Catherine Nagle

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Publication - September 11, 2017

FTC Reviews Rules, including CAN-SPAM, to Keep Pace with Changing Times

July 17, 2017 by Patrick Quinn

The Bottom Line The FTC has announced its plans to review the Picture Tube Rule, the Textile Rules, the Energy Labeling Rule and the CAN-SPAM Rule. These rules aim to protect consumers while promoting healthy competition between businesses. The FTC's regulatory review is part of its ongoing effort Continue Reading

Alert - July 17, 2017

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