Judge Cathy Seibel of the Southern District of New York recently dismissed a putative class action lawsuit challenging various environmental impact and animal welfare claims made by Allbirds in ads for its wool shoes. In...more
Continuing our “On Notice” series about the FTC’s Notice of Penalty Offenses Concerning Endorsements, we address the FTC’s prohibition against using testimonials to (1) make or imply unsubstantiated or otherwise deceptive...more
1/12/2022
/ Advertising ,
Endorsements ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Endorsement Guidelines ,
Influencers ,
Marketing ,
Online Endorsements ,
Online Platforms ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Testimonial Statements ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
Earlier this year, we blogged about the Supreme Court’s decision in AMG v. FTC, which significantly curtailed the FTC’s ability to seek monetary restitution under Section 13(b) of the FTC Act. One quick update there: The...more
8/5/2021
/ Advertising ,
AMG Capital Management LLC v FTC ,
Cancellation Rights ,
Damages ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Act ,
FTCA Section 13(b) ,
Goods or Services ,
Injunctive Relief ,
Internet Retailers ,
ROSCA ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices