Environmental claims remain a hot topic for global marketers and changing rules around the world create new challenges as marketers strive to inform consumers and business customers about their products. The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Framework for Responsible Environmental Marketing Communications (Environmental Framework), first published in 2008, and most recently updated in 2021, offers
Match Group Fined $14 Million by FTC Over Allegations of Deceptive Practices
Internet dating apps, whose revenue is derived largely from subscription sales, have been the subject of concerns about marketing practices, including allegations that they used “fake” love interest ads to attract users and left customers vulnerable to scams, failed to make terms of service clear, and adopted onerous cancellation procedures. The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC
Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals Strikes Down FTC’s Click-to-Cancel Rule
While the Eighth Circuit struck down the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Click-to-Cancel rule on July 8, 2025, businesses should recognize that the FTC, in addition to state Attorneys General, has various tools in its arsenal to address false, deceptive, or unfair practices, and negative option sales and auto-renewals are still regulated by states.
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FTC Issues Warning Letters to Businesses and Platforms After Designating July “Made in the USA” Month
On July 1, 2025, FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson designated July as “‘Made in the USA’ Month,” and reiterated the Commission’s commitment to cracking down on deceptive MUSA claims. The FTC quickly followed this announcement on July 8 by sending warning letters to four companies, reminding them to comply with FTC’s 2021 Made in USA Labeling
Privacy and Advertising Year in Review 2024: Will Kids and Teens Remain a Focus in 2025?
A new year. A new administration in Washington. While protecting kids and teens is likely to remain an issue that drives legislation, litigation, and policy discussions in 2025, issuance of 1,000 Executive Orders on day one of the Trump Administration may result in new or changed priorities and some delay in the effective date of
Canada’s Competition Bureau Seeks Feedback on Proposed Environmental Claims Guidelines
Competition Bureau Canada (the Bureau) announced just before Christmas that it is seeking public comments on draft guidelines (the Guidelines) for assessing environmental claims for compliance with Canada’s Competition Act (the Act). The Act was amended in June 2024 by adding two specific provisions to existing general prohibitions for false and misleading representations and unsupported
Video Game Developer Settles Alleged Violations of Federal and State Privacy Laws Governing Children’s Data
On June 18, 2024, the California Attorney General (AG) and Los Angeles City Attorney jointly announced that video game developer and publisher Tilting Point Media LLC (Tilting Point) agreed to a $500,000 settlement for violations of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), and California Unfair Competition Law (UCL) based
State Privacy Bills Advance While Federal Bill Introduced
As we predicted in our assessment of U.S. advertising and privacy trends in February of this year, states have continued to adopt comprehensive privacy laws during their 2024 legislative sessions. To date, nineteen states (California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and
Children’s Online Privacy: KOSA and COPPA Updates
As expected, Congress’ renewed focus on expanding protections for minors online has resulted in legislative developments that attempt to mitigate harms while adhering to the Constitution’s free speech and preemption parameters. Last month, updates to both the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) 2.0 bills were released
Children’s Online Privacy: History, Debates, and Current Legislative Developments
During 2023, legislative, congressional, and executive actions aimed at protecting children and teens online took center stage. Such actions included: legislative attempts to raise the age of a “child” at both the federal and state levels for advertising and privacy purposes; bans on behavioral advertising targeting minors; efforts to restrict access to social media by