Internet Law
U.S. Origin Claims Should Not be Based Upon Assumptions the Components Obtained from U.S. Suppliers are “All or Virtually All Made in USA”
By Richard B. Newman |
As noted in a prior post by an FTC Made in USA attorney, manufacturers and marketers cannot simply assume that the components or ingredients they obtain from U.S.-based suppliers are “all or virtually all made in the USA.” Instead, they should seek certification from suppliers concerning the percentage of U.S. content therein. The FTC Labeling…
FTC Issues Refreshed Made in USA Guidance
By Richard B. Newman |
On July 2, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission announced a “refreshed version” of the agency’s Complying with the Made in USA Standard guidance document. The refreshed guidance document includes, without limitation, updated information about how consumers understand Made in USA claims, how FTC attorneys evaluate advertisements, and how the laws and rules the FTC enforces…
Three Things Lead Generators Must Know About the New FCC Single Seller Rule
By Richard B. Newman |
As previously blogged about here, the Federal Communications Commission recently published the final, single-seller lead generator consent rule (the “Rule”). The Rule amends the definition of “prior express written consent” for purposes of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and will dramatically impact the lead generation industry. How Does the FCC’s One-to-One, Single Seller Rule Impact…
United States Sues Telehealth Providers and Executives
By Richard B. Newman |
On June 10, 2024, the U.S. Justice Department announced that together with the Federal Trade Commission, it filed an amended complaint against telehealth company Cerebral Inc., Cerebral’s founder and former Chief Executive Officer, Kyle Robertson; former Cerebral executive Alex Martelli; telehealth companies Zealthy Inc., Gronk Inc. and Bruno Health P.A. and an executive of those…
FTC Proposed Revisions to COPPA Rule
By Richard B. Newman |
The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule requires operators of websites and online services that are directed to children under 13 years of age, or that have “actual knowledge” they are collecting personal information from children under 13 years of age. The COPPA Rule imposes notice, consent, data security and data minimization requirements. On December 20,…
FTC Authorizes Use of Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs) for AI-Related Products and Services
By Richard B. Newman |
On November 21, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it has approved an omnibus resolution authorizing the use of compulsory process in non-public investigations involving products and services that use or claim to be produced using artificial intelligence (AI) or claim to detect its use. The resolution will streamline the FTC staff counsel’s ability to…