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NYC Mayor Mamdani Signs Executive Orders to Stop Junk Fees and Subscription Tricks
By Richard B. Newman | | Advertising and Marketing, FTC, Internet Law, NYC Department of Consumer Affairs, State AGs
On January 5, 2025, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, joined by Attorney General Letitia James, City Council Member Julie Menin, and DCWP Commissioner Sam Levine, announced that it has signed two executive orders: to combat businesses’ deceptive use of junk fees and crackdown on subscription tricks and traps that that drain money from New Yorkers and make…
Did Your Business Receive a CID? FTC Investigations are Going Strong
By Richard B. Newman | | Advertising and Marketing, FTC
When businesses know the rules of the road, they can confidently invest in new ventures, technologies, and products. According to the FTC, “[b]y offering clear and consistent rules of the road, legitimate businesses can comply with confidence. Businesses that choose not to comply, on the other hand, should know that the FTC’s robust anti-fraud program…
FTC Warns Businesses to Comply with the FTC Consumer Review Rule
By Richard B. Newman | | Advertising and Marketing, FTC, Internet Law, Lead Generation
Consumers often rely on reviews to help them choose between everything from home repair companies to apartments to lawyers. When those reviews reflect honest feedback from real people who have actually used a product or service, the feedback can be invaluable. Reviews can also encourage people to take a chance on an unknown company or…
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 | | Advertising and Marketing, FTC, Internet Law, Technology
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 | | Advertising and Marketing, FTC, State AGs
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 | | Advertising and Marketing, FTC, Internet Law, Privacy, Privacy and Data Security
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…
Table of Contents
- NYC Mayor Mamdani Signs Executive Orders to Stop Junk Fees and Subscription Tricks
- Did Your Business Receive a CID? FTC Investigations are Going Strong
- FTC Warns Businesses to Comply with the FTC Consumer Review Rule
- 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
- Guide to FTC Made in USA Advertising Do’s and Don’ts
- Amendments to the FTC COPPA Rule Now in Effect
- Archives