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Intuit v. FTC Reshapes Deceptive Advertising Enforcement Authority
On March 20, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals held that the administrative adjudication of deceptive advertising claims by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) violates the constitutional separation of powers, which grants exclusive judicial authority to Article III courts. Without
Event in Review | 12th Advertising Law Symposium
On March 12, Venable’s Advertising and Marketing Group hosted its 12th Advertising Law Symposium in Washington, DC, bringing together in-house counsel, marketing executives, and industry professionals to examine the legal and regulatory landscape facing advertisers. The panels focused
Navigating Targeted Protests at the Office and at Home
Targeted public protests can quickly place businesses and individuals in highly visible and legally sensitive situations. When demonstrators gather outside a workplace or private residence—for example, if an activist group takes issue with an organization’s business practices and elects to
TCPA Decision Weakens FCC Written Consent Requirement for Telemarketing
Last week another court used McKesson and Loper Bright to limit requirements under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). Following the Fifth Circuit decision we discussed earlier this month, a federal court in Maryland held that the Federal Communications
State AGs Sue OneMain Financial Over Deceptive Loan Add-Ons
Last week, attorneys general from 13 states filed a federal lawsuit in the Southern District of New York against OneMain Financial (OneMain) and affiliated companies, alleging deceptive and unfair practices related to the sale of its loan “add-on” products.
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FTC Warns Auto Dealers: Advertised Vehicle Prices Must Include Mandatory Fees
Last week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it is sending warning letters to 97 auto dealership groups nationwide, reminding them that the price they advertise to consumers must reflect the total price consumers will be required to pay for
FTC Calls for Comments on the Amended Negative Option Rule: A Fast VAST Update
On Wednesday, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a call for comments in response to its Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Regarding Negative Option Marketing Practices.
The call for comments comes after the Eighth Circuit struck the FTC’s previous amended
Now Available: Venable’s Advertising Law Tool Kit – 14th Edition
Want an edge in today’s marketplace? Get up to speed on the latest advertising laws and regulations by downloading Venable’s newest Advertising Law Tool Kit, authored by some of the most experienced attorneys in the industry. The 14th edition of
Fifth Circuit Limits TCPA Prior Express Written Consent Requirements
Last week, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals held that the Telephone Customer Protection Act (TCPA) permits businesses to obtain only prior express consent rather than prior express written consent for autodialed and prerecorded calls and texts. This holding expressly