Tag Archives: FTC Compliance

Rival vacuum makers square off in court again over false advertising claims

Rival vacuum makers square off in court again over false advertising claims By David Hutton Dyson Inc., a British company known for its high-end vacuums, filed a lawsuit against Newton, Massachusetts-based SharkNinja Operating LLC over advertising campaigns in which it …

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How the FTC Dealt with One Firm’s Questionable Biodegradable Plastic Claims

How the FTC Dealt with One Firm’s Questionable Biodegradable Plastic Claims By Barry Shanoff Much plastic waste ends up in landfills, where it can take thousands of years to biodegrade. Increasingly, some environmentally conscious consumers have rejected traditional plastics and turned …

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Twitter Updates Privacy Policy

Twitter Updates Privacy Policy By Angela Moscaritolo Twitter has announced some privacy policy updates and new tools to give users more control over how their information is used. It should now be a little easier to keep tabs on how …

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FTC: No Evidence That Herbal Products Alleviate Opiate Withdrawal

FTC: No Evidence That Herbal Products Alleviate Opiate Withdrawal By Mary Beth Quirk Given the pain, nausea, intestinal distress, craving, and other unpleasantness involved in opiate withdrawal, it’s understandable that people might be tempted to put their faith in an …

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The FTC Isn’t Kidding About Instagram Ads

The FTC Isn’t Kidding About Instagram Ads By Victoria Sheridan The Federal Trade Commission means business when it comes to regulating Instagram advertisements. The consumer rights advocacy group Public Citizen recently complained celebrities weren’t being upfront about which of their posts …

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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.

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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.

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$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.

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Snapchat Responds To Chatter About Privacy Policy Change

Social media rumors were taken far too seriously this past weekend, as word spread around the globe that Snapchat’s recent privacy policy update gave the company ownership over user content, which includes photos, videos, and text messages.

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