Consumer Protection
Consumer protection laws and regulations exist so that government agencies are able to protect the rights of consumers. The Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection is charged with enforcing and investigating (CIDs) unfair, deceptive and fraudulent business practices, and educating consumers about their rights.
NYC Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) Changes Name to New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection
The New York City Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) was created following passage of consumer protection laws designed to protect consumers from deceptive business practices. The New York City Department of Consumer Affairs recently changed its name to the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP). History of the New York City…
Read Article...Hinch Newman Quoted by Bloomberg on Crypto Exchanges
FTC compliance and defense attorney Richard Newman was recently quoted by Bloomberg News in an article entitled “Crypto Exchanges Step Up Customer Bounties as Volume Falls.” The article discusses the cryptocurrency exchange operational, legal and regulatory related issues. “Crypto referral programs are potentially lawful if, without limitation, there are truthful and accurate disclosures, compensation is…
Read Article...Federal Court Clips FTC Judicial Enforcement Wings
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) actively uses its authority under Section 5 of the FTC Act and other consumer protection statutes to initiate enforcement actions against marketers in federal court based upon a broad range of unfair or deceptive conduct, including, but not limited to advertising practices. Under the FTC Act, the FTC can initiate…
Read Article...FTC Ad Lawyer Authors Article on Lead Generation Compliance for National Law Review
FTC Settlement Includes Lead Generation Compliance Warnings The FTC recently announced a $30M settlement with an operator of several post-secondary schools to resolve charges of deceptive lead generation activities. Lead generators and those that purchase leads from them should take note of their compliance responsibilities. The Allegations According to the FTC, Career Education Corporation, American…
Read Article...FTC to Hold ‘Made in USA’ Advertising Claim Workshop
U.S. – Origin Claims Workshop The FTC has announced a forthcoming workshop to review research on consumer perception of U.S.-origin claims and to consider measures to strengthen Made in USA enforcement program. The workshop will take place on September 26, 2019 in Washington D.C. and address claims made by domestic and foreign sellers, consumer perception…
Read Article...Richard B. Newman Authors Article for FeedFront Magazine – Top 5 Ad Claim Substantiation Mistakes
Top 5 Ad Claim Substantiation Mistakes The Federal Trade Commission requires advertisers to possess a “reasonable basis” for express and implied claims. The failure to do so constitutes an unfair and deceptive act or practice in violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act. Substantiation is a key FTC enforcement priority. Advertisers should be intimately…
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