An update to a Georgia law regulating high-volume third-party sellers on ecommerce platforms that takes effect July 1, 2024 has proved controversial for wrapping in not only sales “through” the platform but also sales made by...more
A new set of California laws will require online marketplaces to gather verifiable identifying information about high volume third party sellers, or else boot them off the platform. The laws, which seek to combat the resale...more
The FTC has sent a strong message to industry that it plans to hold companies responsible for using endorsements and customer testimonials that deceive consumers. The recent warning signals the FTC’s focus on fake reviews...more
11/5/2021
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Civil Monetary Penalty ,
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Social Media ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
In today’s COVID-era, more retailers are offering innovative solutions for customers to shop with minimal brick-and-mortar browsing time. Options to place an order online and pick up your items in the store are extremely...more
5/14/2021
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E-Commerce ,
Escheat ,
Online Marketplace ,
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Retailers ,
Safety Standards ,
Sales Tax ,
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