The IAB’s unprecedented decision to sue may have as much to do with a radically changed legal landscape as with the merits of the case. Constantine von Hoffman on October 28, 2024 Last week, in an unprecedented move, the IAB filed a lawsuit to prevent the FTC from enforcing its new “Click to Cancel” … Continue reading Why is the IAB suing to block the FTC rule making it easier to cancel subscriptions?
The FTC wants to clean up fake reviews and fabricated social media followers. Let’s hope it’s got a big bucket. Mike Pastore on September 27, 2024 The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ban on fake and AI-generated customer reviews takes effect on Oct. 13, 2024. The final rule, which was announced in August, goes … Continue reading U.S. FTC ban on fake, AI-generated reviews takes effect Oct. 13
DoNotPay ‘robot lawyer’ fined $193K by the FTC for not being a lawyer Overruled. anna washenko Thu, Sep 26, 2024 Reuters / Reuters The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against DoNotPay, alleging that the AI-powered company billing itself as “the world’s first robot lawyer” failed to back its claims that it … Continue reading DoNotPay ‘robot lawyer’ fined $193K by the FTC for not being a lawyer
Six states have privacy protection laws in effect, Montana’s goes online Oct. 1 and 10 other state’s laws will kick in by the end of next year. Here’s what you need to know about them. Constantine von Hoffman on August 30, 2024 (Story updated with information on the Montana privacy law which goes into … Continue reading U.S. state data privacy laws: What you need to know
The FTC declares hashing isn’t a foolproof privacy measure. Here’s what this stance means for the industry’s future. Angelina Eng on August 23, 2024 On July 24, 2024, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a statement that hit home for many in the digital advertising and marketing industry. The FTC categorically stated that … Continue reading Why the FTC’s stand on hashing is a wake-up call for digital advertisers
Ending a policy requiring judges to defer to regulators’ interpretations makes more lawsuits a certainty and deciding those cases more difficult. Constantine von Hoffman on July 17, 2024 U.S. Supreme Court rulings don’t often impact marketing, but a decision handed down last month likely will. Lober v. Raimondo sharply curtails the power of federal … Continue reading SCOTUS ruling makes it easier to challenge federal ad regulations
July 16, 2024 Elon Musk says he’s moving X, SpaceX to Texas in response to new CA gender law The new law bans school districts from passing policies that require schools to notify parents if their student asks to change their gender identification or sexual orientation unless the student gives permission. BY Jessica Bursztynsky Elon Musk … Continue reading Elon Musk says he’s moving X, SpaceX to Texas in response to new CA gender law
Texas court blocks the FTC’s ban on noncompete agreements It sided with plaintiffs in a lawsuit seeking to get the rule struck down before it’s implemented. mariella moon Thu, Jul 4, 2024 JHVEPhoto via Getty Images The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) ban on noncompete agreements was supposed to take effect on September 4, … Continue reading Texas court blocks the FTC’s ban on noncompete agreements
June 28, 2024 FAA and NTSB to investigate Southwest flight that departed from a closed runway in Maine The FAA said on Tuesday an airport vehicle exited the runway before Southwest Flight 4805, a Boeing 737, began its takeoff roll and departed around 5:45 a.m. local time. BY Reuters The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal … Continue reading FAA and NTSB to investigate Southwest flight that departed from a closed runway in Maine
The FTC has referred its child privacy case against TikTok to the Justice Department The regulator said it believes the company “is violating or about to violate” child privacy laws. karissa bell Wed, Jun 19, 2024 CFOTO via Getty Images The Federal Trade Commission has referred its complaint against TikTok to the Justice … Continue reading The FTC has referred its child privacy case against TikTok to the Justice Department
