Tag Archives: Compliance

Leveraging Influence To Launch An E-Commerce Store

Leveraging Influence To Launch An E-Commerce Store By Jia Wertz Social media influencers are navigating a stricter digital landscape since the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warned social media influencers to clearly label paid advertisements. Influencers working with brands must follow FTC’s Endorsement …

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GPS manufacturers remove ‘deceptive’ ad claims

GPS manufacturers remove ‘deceptive’ ad claims By Mariam Cheik-Hussein Three of Australia’s biggest GPS manufacturers have all agreed to remove ‘lifetime’ claims from their advertising, following complaints from the ACCC that it was potentially false, misleading or deceptive. For example, Navman …

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“Smart” bench gathers data to help urban planners meet public’s needs

“Smart” bench gathers data to help urban planners meet public’s needs By Jill Odom It seems that there is a “smart” version of every basic object nowadays, but an intriguing one for landscape designers who design public spaces is the smart bench. One …

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Prevagen Jellyfish Memory Supplement Called Into Question

Investigation by TINA.org has found that the company that produces Prevagen Jellyfish Memory Supplement does not have reliable scientific evidence to back up its claims that it improves memory and has filed claim with the FTC.

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Top 5 Solutions for New FTC Guidelines for Social Media

Without even knowing it, you may be in violation with the FTC due to using unfair competition practices and/or deceptive acts or practices via your social media! Here is the scoop and some highly suggested solutions so that you remain in compliance.

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Tragic (Legal) Mistake 2: Your Testimonials Gets You Sued By The FTC For Big Bucks

Tragic (Legal) Mistake 2: Your Testimonials Gets You Sued By The FTC For Big Bucks By Chip Cooper, Esq. Your Failure To Follow The FTC Disclosure Rules For Testimonials On Your Website, Blog, and Social Media Platforms Gets You Sued …

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