Brian Kuester
Former U.S. Attorney
Lynette Byrd
Former Assistant
U.S. Attorney
John Sellers
Former DOJ
U.S. Attorney
Joe Brown
Former U.S. Attorney
(Local Counsel)
Dr. Nick Oberheiden
Attorney & Founder
With Notice of Penalty Offenses, FTC Warns Companies Against Making Unsubstantiated Marketing Claims
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently sent a Notice of Penalty Offenses to 670 marketing companies warning them against making unsubstantiated claims. Substantiation is a key aspect of federal advertising compliance, and companies that make unsubstantiated claims to consumers can face civil fines of up to $50,120 as of...
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FTC Compliance in the Digital Era
The FTC is Increasingly Focusing Its Enforcement Efforts Online. Here's What Companies Need to Know About Avoiding (and Defending Against) FTC Scrutiny in the Digital Era Companies of all sizes and in all industries are subject to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) oversight. While the FTC has traditionally focused...
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10 Ways to Avoid an FTC Investigation in 2023
The FTC Regularly Conducts Investigations Targeting Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices, Antitrust Violations, and Other Statutory and Regulatory Offenses. Here are 10 Tips for Avoiding an FTC Investigation in 2023. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is responsible for enforcing the nation's consumer protection and antitrust laws. To satisfy its...
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