Tag Archives: Federal Trade Commission
Scammers offering fake government grants
Scammers offering fake government grants By Kyle Iboshi, KGW Portland man lost $16,000 to scammers offering a fake government grant. “It makes me mad because I don’t have any money to lose. I’m on social security and I have a pension …
Marketers – Are You Liable For Your Affiliates’ Trademark Infringement?
Marketers – Are You Liable For Your Affiliates’ Trademark Infringement With Sponsored Keyword Ads? By Chip Cooper, Esq. Scenario: You’re an online retailer, and you’ve got a network of affiliates that are committed to selling your products. You expect that …
The Rule of Automatic Copyright
It’s tempting and so easy to use your right click to download stuff off the Web – to copy or save images, text, even videos. BUT Fair warning – in most cases this content will be protected by copyright even if there is no copyright notice and you can find yourself facing a possible copyright infringement claim that results in fines up to $150,000!
The High Cost of Fake Testimonials / Endorsements
If you use online endorsements or testimonials from others, you should review your internal marketing policies and your FTC website forms to avoid substantial liability for deceptive advertising.
FTC Freezes Cash: Now You’re At Risk!
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforces the Rules and Regulations that govern unfair and deceptive marketing practices in the USA. If you don’t know them, if you don’t adhere to them, you do so at your own risk.
Crackdown On Fake News Sites
The FTC believes Fake News Sites constitute deceptive and unfair trade practices, as indicated by the FTC’s accelerated crackdown on affiliates of a popular diet drink with aggressive weight loss claims.
$357 Million FTC Settlement: Over Website Documents?
In a recent settlement, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) made it clear that deceptive website legal forms, particularly those that support “free” offers, will not be tolerated.
