The FTC continues to prioritize consumer protection, taking significant steps to eliminate fraud in the payments system by enforcing court orders. This story after the jump.
FTC Updates (May 18-29, 2026)
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Brien Lorenze Nominated Commissioner of Consumer Product Safety Commission
On June 1, 2026, the White House issued a statement that Brien Lorenze of Virginia is nominated as a commissioner of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) for a term of seven years, from October 27, 2024, filling the seat
Register Now! Large Liability Models? Emerging Tort and Privacy Risks in Chatbots and Generative AI
Register now to join Crowell partners Matt Ferraro, Joanna Forster, and Jennie VonCannon as they explore AI liability, focusing on chatbots and generative AI, recent rulings on product liability in the digital realm, and new laws. This session will provide
FTC Updates (May 11-15, 2026)
The FTC continues to prioritize consumer protection and fair competition, taking significant steps to prosecute offenders for alleged deceptive and misleading conduct regarding marketing and sales. This story after the jump.
Pet Product Regulation May be Nipping at the Heels
Navigating a Shifting Landscape
The U.S. pet industry is booming—an estimated $143.6 billion market in 2023, with over 152 million American households that own at least one pet. Alongside this growth, however, comes increasing scrutiny regarding the safety of pet products. Recent high-profile incidents, such as Petmate’s nationwide
The Hidden Ingredient Problem: PFAS Litigation and Regulation Are Reshaping the Beauty Industry
PFAS compliance in cosmetics has become a critical and growing legal risk for beauty and personal care companies, driven by an expanding patchwork of state bans across 14+ jurisdictions and increasingly sophisticated consumer class action litigation that companies must address
Is Your Company Prepared? A Checklist for Responding to Consumer Safety Complaints
When a consumer safety complaint arises, having the right procedures in place can make all the difference in minimizing legal and regulatory exposure. This cross-functional checklist is designed to help legal, compliance, engineering, manufacturing, customer service, and marketing teams stay
FTC Blog Updates (May 3 – 8, 2026)
Despite only having two active Commissioners, the FTC has remained busy. The Commission resolved a long-running litigation related to sensitive consumer location data, announced a workshop on developments in the financial services industry, and approved a merger with divestiture conditions.
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Register now to join Crowell partners Joanna Forster, Toni Michelle Jackson, and Dan Leff for a focused discussion on surveillance pricing — what it means for your business, the risks it creates, and the concrete steps you can take now,
FTC Blog Updates (April 27-May 1, 2026)
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) closed out April and opened May with activity across both consumer protection and competition bureaus. This past week, the agency released new data showing the scale of social media-driven fraud, targeted allegedly deceptive multi-level marketing