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New FTC Rule Makes Cancelling Negative Option Plans Easier

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The FTC has finalized a new “Click-to-Cancel” rule to protect consumers from unfair or deceptive practices when seeking to cancel their enrollment in subscription services, memberships, and other recurring-payment programs....more

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The State AG Report – 10.03.2024

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Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •New California Law Gives Teeth to Flavored Tobacco Ban - ...more

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2024 Mid-Year Review: State AGs Shaping Regulatory Landscapes

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In 2024, the landscape of state attorneys general (AGs) is poised for significant change, with numerous elections and regulatory actions reshaping priorities and enforcement strategies. This dynamic environment reflects the...more

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Not So Anonymous? NGL Reaches Settlement with FTC over Marketing, Child Privacy Concerns

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The FTC and Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office entered into a settlement with NGL Labs, LLC, and two of its co-founders (collectively, “NGL”), to resolve allegations that NGL violated the FTC Act, the Restore Online...more

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Mitigating Class Action Exposure: An Excerpt from the Advertising Law Tool Kit

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When it comes to mitigating the risk of class action lawsuits, the best offense is a good defense. Companies can take many steps to reduce their exposure to class action litigation before it happens, including the tactics...more

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AD-ttorneys@law - December 2023

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Guess Who Members Can’t Share the Band - Ancient rockers hurl lawsuit at former bros, but will it stick? When Friends Fall Out - Baroque internecine conflicts and acrimonious legal battles are nothing new in the...more

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FTC and CA AG Settle with DNA Testing Firm for Allegations of Misrepresentation

The Federal Trade Commission and the California Attorney General teamed up against California company CRI Genetics, LLC filing a joint complaint against the company alleging that it engaged in deceptive practices when it...more

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The State AG Report – 8.31.2023

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Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •AGs Voice Concern Over Surge of Illegal Disposable...more

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Alleged Review Ruse By Roomster Gets Busted by FTC and AGs

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The FTC and a bipartisan group of six AGs have secured a proposed order banning the rental listing platform Roomster and its owners (collectively “Roomster”), from buying or incentivizing reviews....more

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Bipartisan State AGs Support FTC’s Amendments to Negative Option Rule

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The New York and Pennsylvania state attorneys general recently led a bipartisan coalition of 26 state AGs in a letter, supporting the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)’s proposed rule amending the Negative Option Rule....more

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AGs React Positively to FTC’s Proposed Negative Option Rule

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A coalition of 26 AGs filed a comment letter in support of the FTC’s proposed amendments to the Negative Option Rule, which is meant to prohibit the unfair or deceptive use of negative option marketing whereby a company takes...more

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State AG Updates: Florida, New York, Arkansas, Multistate Settlements and the FTC

In this edition of Faegre Drinker’s State Attorneys General Update, we discuss: A joint FTC and Florida AG action against a chargeback servicing company for allegedly submitting false information to banks...more

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FTC Orders Social Media and Streaming Platforms to Outline Efforts to Combat Deceptive Advertisements

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The FTC issued orders to eight social media and video streaming platforms—Meta Platforms, Inc.; Instagram, LLC; YouTube, LLC; TikTok Inc.; Snap Inc.; Twitter, Inc.; Pinterest, Inc.; and Twitch Interactive, Inc.—requiring them...more

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The State AG Report – 2.9.2023

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Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •AG James Settles over Sale of Unlawful Monitoring Software-...more

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AD-ttorneys@law - August 2022 #2

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FCC Slams American Scammers for 8 Billion Robocalls - With too many calls to document, carriers are ordered to pull the switch on traffic - One Robo to Call Them All - What sort of activity earns a court order, a public...more

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FTC Announces Proposed Settlement with Texas Supplement Companies over Baseless Health Claims

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The FTC has announced a proposed settlement with Health Research Laboratories, LLC, Whole Body Supplements, LLC, and their owner (collectively, “Respondents”), over allegations that they made unsubstantiated claims that their...more

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New York Attorney General Secures $2.6 Million from Fareportal for Deceptive Marketing Tactics

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Last week, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that online travel agency Fareportal Inc., which operates several travel-related websites and mobile platforms, including CheapOair.com and OneTravel.com, will pay...more

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Look Back, Look Ahead: State Attorneys General Enforcement - Part One

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Last month, as part of BakerHostetler’s “Look Back, Look Ahead: Advertising and Marketing Law in 2021 & 2022” webinar series, partners Craig A. Hoffman and Victoria Weatherford presented on recent trends and predictions on...more

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The State AG Report – Volume 7, Issue 39

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Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: Greyhound Will No Longer Allow Suspicionless CBP...more

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$1 Million Labor Law Citations | Ad Agency Sued Over Opioids | Fake Subscription Renewal Notices

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Opioid Fallout: Ad Agency Sued for Allegedly Helping Purdue Deceptively Market OxyContin - Massachusetts AG Maura Healey sued healthcare marketing company Publicis Health, LLC (“Publicis”) under a theory of public...more

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Anti-Discrimination Clarification From CFPB | $110 Million Charity Scam | Deceptive Claims re: CBD Cures

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2022 AG Elections- Kansas Attorney General Eyes Governor’s Mansion- •Kansas AG Derek Schmidt announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Governor in 2022. •Schmidt, who first assumed the AG’s office in...more

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$834 Million Plavix Judgment | Student Loan Servicing Settlement | Former NH Attorney General’s New Role

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State AGs in the News- Former New Hampshire Attorney General Confirmed as Chief Justice of the State Supreme Court- •Former New Hampshire AG Gordon MacDonald was confirmed to be the chief justice of the state Supreme...more

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How Not to Handle a Crisis: FTC Sues Marketer for Deceptive COVID Stimulus Mailers

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In April, we wrote about the Georgia Attorney General's Office's warnings against deceptive advertising related to COVID-19 stimulus payments. In its guidance, the AG noted the possibility that representations implying that a...more

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Don't Be That Company: Advertising During a Crisis

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There are two types of advertisers during a crisis. The first type knocks it out of the park by reaching consumers with empathy and graciousness through ads that generate feelings of hope, togetherness, and kindness. A...more

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University Of Phoenix’s Wings Clipped With $191 Million Settlement Over Allegedly Deceptive Marketing

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For-Profit Colleges- University of Phoenix’s Wings Clipped with $191 Million Settlement Over Allegedly Deceptive Marketing- The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) reached a settlement with the University of Phoenix and its...more

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