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The FTC’s Proposed Rule Banning Deceptive Reviews and Testimonials
The Federal Trade Commission (the FTC or the Commission) voted on August 14 to approve its Trade Regulation Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials (Final Rule). The Final Rule, which will be effective on October...more
As previously blogged about here, following notices of proposed rulemaking in 2022 and 2023, on August 22, 2024 the Federal Trade Commission finalized a rule that will impose monetary civil penalties false and misleading...more
On August 14, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) published its long-anticipated Final Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials (“Final Rule”), marking a significant development in the regulation of online...more
In this post, part of a six-part series, we explore what the FTC’s Final Rule on consumer reviews and testimonials means for incentivized reviews. The Final Rule prohibits businesses from providing compensation or other...more
The Federal Trade Commission, as we previously reported, has published a Final Rule on consumer reviews and testimonials that prohibits certain practices the FTC deems to be deceptive or misleading in six areas: (1) fake or...more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has published a long anticipated Final Rule that prohibits certain practices that the FTC deems misleading or deceptive when it comes to consumer reviews and testimonials. As we anticipated...more
Have you ever read a testimonial in an advertisement or the reviews on a product page and wondered if they were coming real customers? After a recent rule issued by the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”), you can be more...more
Earlier this month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a final rule to combat fake reviews and testimonials...more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) has issued a final rule prohibiting fake consumer reviews and testimonials. The rule also permits the FTC to seek civil penalties against violators who knowingly violate the...more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Aug. 14, 2024, finalized a sweeping new rule (Rule) aimed at combating deceptive practices in online reviews and testimonials. The Rule, which received unanimous support from the FTC's...more
The Federal Trade Commission added teeth to its prior marketing guidance with the release August 14 of its final trade regulation Rule for Consumer Reviews and Testimonials ("Rule," 16 CFR Part 465). ...more
On today’s episode of AD Nauseam Amy and Daniel have a special guest – Mary Engle, Executive Vice President, Policy at BBB National Programs and former Associate Director for Advertising Practice at the FTC and they discuss a...more
Surprise, surprise, it turns out that the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) is serious about the misuse of endorsements and testimonials in advertising. In October 2021, the FTC sent out a Notice of Penalty Offenses to...more
Pandoro, a traditionally star-shaped sweet bread dusted with powdered sugar, is a favorite holiday treat in Italy, rivaled only by panettone, a domed Milanese cake with candied orange, lemon and raisins. According to newswire...more
The FTC recently made changes to its guide concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising. Scott Hervey and Jessica Marlow discuss these changes and their expected impact on the influencer marketing...more
While social media influencers were showing off pictures from the Amalfi Coast this summer, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was finalizing its guidelines regarding the endorsements that paid for their vacations in Italy....more
Thank you for reading the September 2023 issue of Sterne Kessler's MarkIt to Market® newsletter. This month, we discuss the significant revisions to the FTC's guidelines for endorsements and examine the benefits of design...more
Effective July 26, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) adopted revisions to its Guides Concerning Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (the "Guides") to reflect the changing media landscape. The guides,...more
An interview with Brian Anderson, Partner at Sheppard Mullin by Richard Hsu...more
“Influencer marketing” generally involves collaborating with social media influencers to promote products or services in exchange for compensation, freebies, or other benefits. Contrary to popular belief, social media...more
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (“FTC” or “the Commission”) maintains Guides Concerning Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising to “set forth the general principles that the Commission will use in evaluating...more
In a previous blog, we discussed the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) proposed changes to its Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (the “Endorsement Guides”). The Endorsement Guides are...more
Less than two weeks ago, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) issued its long-awaited update to its Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (the Guides). Much ink has already been...more
The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a new rule that would make it illegal to post fake reviews and testimonials, suppress negative reviews, or pay for positive reviews....more
When it comes to regulating endorsements, testimonials, and reviews, the FTC has made clear—many times over—that it does not intend to take its foot off the gas anytime soon. In the most recent, and significant, reminder of...more