Advertising & Marketing

August 22, 2025
The FTC’s $145M Blitz on Deceptive Lead Gen Practices

In a recent significant enforcement move, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached settlements totaling $145 million with two major players in the lead generation and health insurance marketing space: Assurance IQ,

July 31, 2025
Subject Line Liability: The Rising Risk of Deceptive Email Marketing

If your business uses email marketing to reach consumers and you’re compliance-minded, you’re no doubt paying attention to the content within those emails. But crafting the best subject line, one that’s compelling

July 8, 2025
BREAKING: FTC’s Negative Option Rule (Click-to-Cancel) VACATED by Eighth Circuit

The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has vacated the FTC’s amended Negative Option Rule, also known as the Click-to-Cancel Rule. Originally adopted in October 2024, the rule was set to take

June 18, 2025
Are You Ready for the FTC’s Negative Option Rule? What Businesses Need to Know

Subscription services and automatic renewals have become commonplace in today’s digital age. The FTC recently amended its Negative Option Rule to take into consideration this proliferation. Though initially set to

February 18, 2025
Understanding UDAP Frameworks: A Key to Privacy Compliance

In the ever-evolving landscape of consumer privacy laws, businesses often focus on new state regulations and legislation. However, it’s equally important not to overlook classic UDAP (Unfair and Deceptive Acts

November 5, 2024
Challenging the FTC’s Final Negative Option Rule: Industry Groups Fight Back

As expected, the FTC’s Negative Option Rule has been met with scrutiny from many industry groups. Now, the Electronic Security Association, Interactive Advertising Bureau, and NCTA – The Internet &

October 21, 2024
FTC’s Negative Option Rule Gets Big Lift with Click-to-Cancel and Other Revisions
Last week, the Federal Trade Commission announced revisions to the Negative Option Rule to strengthen consumer protections for negative option marketing plans…
August 22, 2024
Regulators Take Aim at Solar Energy Sales Practices

Earlier this month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), and other agencies including the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced an interagency partnership stepping up efforts

August 23, 2023
FTC Issues Updated Endorsement Guidelines
The Federal Trade Commission recently issued updated guidelines regarding the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising effective July 26, 2023…
May 31, 2023
Automatic Renewal Laws (ARLs) Expanding
Recently, Kentucky enacted an automatic renewal law (ARL) that will be effective January 1, 2024. Kentucky joins a growing list of states with broad ARLs…