FTC's updated .com disclosures guidance *

USA - March 14 2013
The Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") issued new guidance for digital advertisers and marketers, ".com Disclosures: How to Make Effective Disclosures…

Co-authors: Jonathan L. Pompan.

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FTC issues final business opportunity guidelines *

USA - December 8 2011
On November 22, 2011, the FTC issued the long-awaited Disclosure Requirements and Prohibitions Concerning Business Opportunities.

Co-authors: Gregory J. Sater, Daniel S. Silverman , Andrew Bigart, Mikhia E. Hawkins, Jeffrey D. Knowles.

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FDA, FTC send joint warning letters to HCG marketers *

USA - December 8 2011
On December 6, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that the agencies issued joint warning letters to seven marketers of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) weight-loss products.

Co-authors: Gregory J. Sater, Daniel S. Silverman , Andrew Bigart, Mikhia E. Hawkins, Jeffrey D. Knowles.

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Orbitz pays DOT $60k for deceptive advertising *

USA - October 21 2011
Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Transportation fined online travel agency Orbitz $60,000 for violating rules prohibiting deceptive advertising.

Co-authors: Stuart P. Ingis, Emilio W. Cividanes, Edward F. Glynn, Jr., Jeffrey D. Knowles.

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U.S./Canadian consumer protection officials talk privacy at Web 2.0 Summit *

Canada, USA - October 21 2011
David Vladeck, Director of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection, and Ann Cavoukian, Information and Privacy Commissioner of the Province of Ontario, Canada, had strong warnings for attendees during a panel at the Web 2.0 Summit held in San Francisco this week.

Co-authors: Stuart P. Ingis, Emilio W. Cividanes, Edward F. Glynn, Jr., Jeffrey D. Knowles.

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