This week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the New York attorney general announced a settlement with Handy Technologies, Inc. to resolve allegations that the company engaged in an array of unfair and deceptive practices that violated Section 5 of
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FTC and Illinois Attorney General Settle with Grubhub for Deceptive Practices
This week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Illinois attorney general announced a settlement with Grubhub Inc. to resolve allegations that the company engaged in an array of unfair and deceptive practices that violated Section 5 of the FTC…
FTC Issues Scaled-Back Final Fee Rule Targeting Live-Event Tickets and Short-Term Lodging
This week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued its long-awaited Final Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees. When the FTC released the proposed rule over a year ago, the rule covered any business that offered goods or services for sale.…
Advertising Agreements: An Excerpt from the Advertising Law Tool Kit
Join us as we spotlight select chapters of Venable’s popular Advertising Law Tool Kit, which helps marketing teams navigate the legal risk of campaigns and promotions. Click here to download the entire Tool Kit, and tune in to the Ad…
Telemarketing Sales Rule Amendment Sparks Debate Between FTC Republicans Ahead of Administration Transition
Just before Thanksgiving, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a Final Rule significantly expanding the coverage of the Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR). The amendment extends the TSR’s prohibition against deceptive practices to cover inbound telemarketing calls for technical support services.…
Listen to Venable’s Ad Law Tool Kit Show Podcast – “Advertising Agreements”
Episode 11 of Venable’s Ad Law Tool Kit Show, Season 2,is now available. Listen to “Advertising Agreements” here, or search for it in your favorite podcast player.
The emergence of online, social media, and mobile advertising has made the…
The Dueling Views of FTC Commissioners Ferguson and Holyoak on the Scope of Agency Authority
Last month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced an enforcement action against Evolv Technologies, alleging that the company made deceptive claims about the capabilities of its AI-powered security screening system, including in school settings. Among other allegations, the complaint alleged…
Listen to Venable’s Ad Law Tool Kit Show Podcast – “Understanding False Advertising Claims, Part 2: The National Advertising Division”
Episode 10 of Venable’s Ad Law Tool Kit Show, Season 2,is now available. Listen to “Understanding False Advertising Claims, Part 2: The National Advertising Division” here, or search for it in your favorite podcast player.
The National Advertising Division…
Understanding False Advertising Claims: An Excerpt from the Advertising Law Tool Kit
Join us as we spotlight select chapters of Venable’s popular Advertising Law Tool Kit, which helps marketing teams navigate the legal risk of campaigns and promotions. Click here to download the entire Tool Kit, and tune in to the Ad…
Listen to Venable’s Ad Law Tool Kit Show Podcast – “Understanding False Advertising Claims, Part 1: Litigation”
Episode 9 of Venable’s Ad Law Tool Kit Show, Season 2,is now available. Listen to “Understanding False Advertising Claims, Part 1: Litigation” here, or search for it in your favorite podcast player.
The first rule of advertising compliance is…