In April 2020, the National Advertising Division rolled out a Fast-Track SWIFT option for certain cases under review.
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Advertiser Presses Snooze on NAD: Claims Referred to FTC
On February 25, the National Advertising Division (“NAD”) referred Nectar Sleep’s “Limited Offer: $125 Off + 2 Free Pillows” claim to the FTC after the advertiser declined to participate in the NAD’s self-regulatory process.
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Thinking of Purchasing 5-Star Reviews? Think Again!
On February 26, the FTC announced a settlement with a weight-loss pill company that is alleged to have purchased 5-star Amazon reviews from a third party. The settlement includes a judgment of $12.8 million (which will be suspended upon payment of $50,000 to the FTC and payment of outstanding taxes), and ongoing compliance requirements for 10 years.
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Publisher and PR Firm Get Bit For Product Endorsements
A public relations company and a publisher have been caught in the FTC’s net after using influencer marketing to help promote an anti-Zika mosquito repellant during the 2016 Brazil Summer Olympics.
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Consumer Protection in Retail: Weekly Roundup
These past two weeks, several consumer actions made headlines that affect the retail industry. Continue reading for our roundup.
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New Jersey Supreme Court Defines TCCWNA’s “Aggrieved Consumer” Requirement
The tidal wave of New Jersey Truth-in-Consumer Contract, Notice and Warranty Act cases may finally slow to a trickle: a long-awaited decision from the New Jersey Supreme Court came down Monday, April 16, 2018, that will likely have broad repercussions on who has standing to sue under the statute.
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Consumer Protection in Retail: Weekly Roundup
This past week, several consumer actions made headlines that affect the retail industry. Continue reading for our roundup.
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Consumer Protection in Retail: Weekly Roundup
These past two weeks, several consumer actions made headlines that affect the retail industry. Continue reading for our weekly roundup.
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TCCWNA Updates
TCCWNA case law has continued to develop with no end in sight. Recently, courts have grappled with definitional questions that could impact the scope of the law and affect sellers of consumer goods and services.
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New Law in a TCCWNA Terms and Conditions Case
The first blow to the recent expansive application of the New Jersey TCCWNA was struck by a federal court in California last month. In Candelario v. Rip Curl, Inc., the Central District of California granted a motion to dismiss a complaint alleging a TCCWNA violation of website terms and conditions because the plaintiff lacked Article III standing.
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