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
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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
Supreme Court Takes Up VPPA Case With Major Implications for Digital Advertising and Privacy
The Supreme Court has agreed to weigh in on the interpretation of a decades-old federal privacy statute that has found renewed relevance in the modern digital advertising ecosystem. In Salazar v. Paramount Global, the Court will consider the scope of
New Prize Tax Rules Raise the 1099 Threshold for Sweepstakes and Contests
Among the many changes included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is one relevant to brands and agencies running sweepstakes, contests, and other consumer promotions.
For prizes (such as cash, gift cards, trips, merchandise, and event tickets) awarded
Texas Attorney General Probes Pesticide Use on “Organic” Produce at Grocery Chains
This month, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into major grocery chains’ use of chemical pesticides on produce labeled “organic” by the manufacturer. Paxton’s office expressed concern that the grocery chains may be deceiving consumers who base their purchasing
FTC Lawsuit Targets JustAnswer for Alleged ROSCA and Subscription Disclosure Violations
Last week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a lawsuit in federal court against JustAnswer LLC and its CEO, arising from the company’s subscription program. According to the complaint, JustAnswer operates an online platform that engages “experts” where consumers