Month: August 2025
FTC Announces Action Against Ticket Resellers for Alleged Use of Illegal Tactics to Bypass Ticket Limit Protections in Violation of Better Online Ticket Sales Act
By Richard B. Newman |
On August 18, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission announced an action against a ticket broker operation for allegedly using unlawful tactics to exceed ticket purchasing limits for many popular events, including Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, and resell the tickets at significantly higher prices, generating millions in revenue. “President Trump made it clear in his…
Guide to FTC Made in USA Advertising Do’s and Don’ts
By Richard B. Newman |
The Federal Trade Commission recently enacted the Made in USA Labeling Rule and updated its “Complying with the Made in USA Standard” business guidance. Both reinforce the “all or virtually all” standard. The following constitute key strategies that advertisers and manufacturers should consider when evaulating compliance and remediation programs, or when facing an FTC or…
Amendments to the FTC COPPA Rule Now in Effect
By Richard B. Newman |
On June 23, 2025, amendments to the FTC’s Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Rule became effective. The amended COPPA Rule (or, “Final Rule”) enhances obligations on many operators of websites and online services. The FTC previously amended COPPA in 2013 to address emerging technologies. What is the FTC Children’s Online Privacy Protection (COPPA) Rule? Congress…