Tag Archives: FTC Online Advertising

Groundbreaking Settlements – Fake Social Media Engagement Illegal

In Groundbreaking Settlements, Attorneys General Find Fake Social Media Engagement Illegal By Tiffany Quach and Alexa Meera Singh The Office of the New York Attorney General (“NY AG”) and the Office of the Florida Attorney General (“Florida AG”) announced settlements with Devumi LLC and its offshoot …

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‘FORTNITE’ PLAYERS CLAIM THEY WERE SCAMMED WITH LAME ‘LOOT’

‘FORTNITE’ PLAYERS CLAIM THEY WERE SCAMMED WITH LAME ‘LOOT’ By Mike LaSusa Epic Games Inc., the maker of the popular video game “Fortnite,” conned players into buying so-called loot boxes that rarely contained the valuable in-game accouterments promised by the …

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Why Your Occitanie Small Business Must Comply with New FTC and GDPR Data Protection Regulations… Before It’s Too Late!

Business Brief By Chip Cooper, Esq | Let’s say, you’re the owner of a small online business in , , and you’re vaguely familiar with FTC regulations affecting ad claims, testimonials, and substantiation. But, are you up to date with …

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Google looks to tackle intrusive in-app advertising with new guidelines

Google looks to tackle intrusive in-app advertising with new guidelines By Abhijit Ahaskar Google is trying to restore peace of mind for users by blocking disruptive and deceptive ads. Google allows app developers to monetise their apps in various ways …

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FTC Obtains $40 Million in Sanctions in Weight Loss Advertising Battle with Beleaguered Supplement Manufacturer

FTC Obtains $40 Million in Sanctions in Weight Loss Advertising Battle with Beleaguered Supplement Manufacturer By Josh Long What began in 2004 with a government complaint filed over weight loss advertisements has culminated 13 years later in one of the …

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FTC Compliance: What It’s Like To Get Sued By The FTC… And What You Can Do About It!

FTC Compliance – What It’s Like To Get Sued By The FTC… And What To Do About It! By Chip Cooper, Esq. If you sell products or services online to consumers or to the work-at-home market, you’re subject to the …

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