National Law Journal | FTC’s Ban on Fake Consumer Reviews Includes Monetary Recovery Despite High Court Ruling
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Advisories May 12, 2025Consumer Protection/FTC Advisory | FTC Delays Compliance Deadline for Click-to-Cancel Rule Until July 14, 2025Our Consumer Protection/FTC Team notes that the Federal Trade Commission extended the compliance deadline of the Negative Option Rule (better known as the Click-to-Cancel Rule) by 60 days.
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Advisories May 1, 2025Consumer Protection/FTC Advisory | Cancellation Practices Back in the Spotlight as Click-to-Cancel Rule LoomsOur Consumer Protection/FTC Group investigates the implications of a Federal Trade Commission complaint against Uber alleging deceptive billing and cancellation practices under the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act (ROSCA).
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Advisories February 3, 2025Consumer Protection/FTC / Antitrust Advisory | Flurry of FTC Action in the Final Days of the Khan FTC Precedes Transition to the Ferguson FTCOur Consumer Protection/FTC and Antitrust Teams highlight a spate of activity by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in its final days under the leadership of Lina Khan and offers a preview of what’s to come with Andrew Ferguson at the helm.
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Blog Posts January 21, 2025FTC Announces Proposed Settlement with GoDaddy Incorporating Prescriptive Cybersecurity Requirements
On January 15, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a proposed settlement with GoDaddy Inc. (GoDaddy) for making false or misleading representations about their security practices in violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act. GoDaddy, a website hosting company, serves approximately 5 million customers. In the complaint, the FTC indicated that although GoDaddy […]
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Blog Posts January 17, 2025FTC Finalizes COPPA Rule Amendments
On January 16, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 5-0 to approve the finalized amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA Rule) that would offer additional privacy safeguards for children under the age of thirteen. The amened COPPA Rule will require operators to obtain separate verifiable parental consent before disclosing personal information […]
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In the News January 1, 2025Law360 | Consumer Protection Issues to Watch in 2025Kathleen Benway is quoted on a final rule by the Federal Trade Commission that restricts hidden fees and deceptive pricing practices for tickets and lodging.
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Advisories December 19, 2024Consumer Protection/FTC Advisory | FTC Issues Final Rule on Junk Fees for Live Ticketing and Short-Term LodgingOur Consumer Protection/FTC Team breaks down the Federal Trade Commission’s final rule regulating live-event ticket and hotel pricing practices.
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In the News November 26, 2024Corporate Counsel | FTC Settles with Security Firm over AI Claims Under Agency’s Compliance ProgramAlex Brown is quoted on the Federal Trade Commission’s enforcement action against Evolve Technologies over its allegedly deceptive claims about artificial intelligence capabilities.
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In the News November 15, 2024Bloomberg Law | FTC Privacy Rules Will Be in Limbo Until Trump TransitionKathleen Benway is quoted on a potentially reduced regulatory role for the Federal Trade Commission under the Trump administration.
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General Publications November 2024“Federal Trade Commission’s Updated Health Breach Notification Rule Is Now in Effect,” Employee Benefit Plan Review, November 2024.This article discusses new requirements from the Federal Trade Commission under the updated Health Breach Notification Rule.