At its most recent open meeting, the Federal Trade Commission voted unanimously to issue an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, seeking public comment on whether to modify or expand its Business Opportunity Rule.
The...more
Last week at its monthly open meeting, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) unveiled two new rulemaking proceedings: the first deals with deceptive customer reviews and endorsements and the second with so-called junk...more
10/27/2022
/ Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) ,
Advertising ,
Biden Administration ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Endorsements ,
Fake Reviews ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Fees ,
FTC Act ,
FTC Endorsement Guidelines ,
Online Reviews ,
Rulemaking Process
Constant connectivity through smartphones has ushered in a new way for small businesses to connect with potential customers and gig workers looking for flexible employment. The emergence of companies like Uber, GrubHub,...more
6/30/2022
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Amazon ,
Delivery Drivers ,
DoorDash ,
E-Commerce ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Enforcement Priorities ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Act ,
Gig Economy ,
GrubHub ,
Job Ads ,
Lyft ,
Misleading Statements ,
Misrepresentation ,
Mobile Apps ,
Small Business ,
State Attorneys General ,
Tips ,
Uber ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices ,
Websites
The latest edition of the FTC’s recent practice of holding open meetings brings a potential rule regarding earnings claims to the forefront. During the FTC’s open meeting, the Commission unanimously approved issuing an...more