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How To Make FTC Compliant U.S. Origin (Made in USA) Claims
By Richard B. Newman |
The Federal Trade Commission possesses the authority to regulate U.S. origin (“Made in USA”) claims under Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act. The FTC Act prohibits unfair or deceptive acts or practices. Objective advertising claims, including U.S. origin claims, must be truthful and substantiated. The FTC has actual guidelines for making lawful U.S.…
Seventh Circuit Deals Body Blow to FTC’s Enforcement Powers
By Richard B. Newman |
Section 13(b) requests for asset freezes, receiverships, and disgorgement may no longer be a slam dunk for the FTC. The Seventh Circuit has ruled that the Federal Trade Commission lacks authority to seek monetary relief from defendants in federal court. In doing so, it broke ranks with numerous circuits and long standing precedent. The appeal…
FTC Announces Loot Box Consumer Protection Workshop
By Richard B. Newman |
The Federal Trade Commission recently announced that it plans to hold a public workshop in August 2019 that will examine consumer protection issues related to video game “loot boxes.” What are Loot Boxes Loot boxes are in-game rewards players can purchase while playing a video game. They contain a random assortment of virtual items to…
Federal Digital Marketing Bill of Rights for Minors Seeks to Expand COPPA
By Richard B. Newman |
As federal lawmakers continue to grapple with what a federal privacy bill might look like, new legislation has been introduced that targets specific data privacy issues. Digital Marketing Legislation Federal legislators have proposed Senate Bill 748, the Digital Marketing Bill of Rights for Minors. If passed, the online privacy legislation would amend the Children’s Online…
Student Loan Debt Relief Operators Banned by FTC
By Richard B. Newman |
Student Loan Debt Relief Operators Banned by FTC According to the Federal Trade Commission, two alleged Florida-based student loan debt relief schemes have been banned from the debt relief business as part of settlements with the FTC. The cases involves allegations by the FTC that defendants illegal upfront fees and falsely promised to help some consumers enroll in government…
New York Law Journal Quotes Richard B. Newman on Uptick in FTC “Made in USA” Actions
By Richard B. Newman |
The New York Law Journal quoted Richard B. Newman in an article titled “Uptick in ‘Made in USA’ Actions and Remedial Plans.” The article, published November 19, 2018, discusses the recent proliferation of U.S. origin investigations and enforcement actions by the Federal Trade Commission. According to the article, manufacturers of products labeled or advertised with U.S. origin claims…