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Aug 29, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Alexander J. Franchilli |Theodora McCormick |Jack Wenik
On August 14, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced a new final rule aimed at regulating fake consumer reviews, testimonials, insider reviews, company-controlled websites, and fake indicators of social media influence (e.g., “likes”) (the “Final Rule”).
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Aug 29, 2024 | 
natlawreview.com | Jack Wenik
On August 14, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced a new final rule aimed at regulating fake consumer reviews, testimonials, insider reviews, company-controlled websites, and fake indicators of social media influence (e.g., “likes”) (the “Final Rule”).
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Aug 29, 2024 | 
commerciallitigationupdate.com | Jack Wenik |Alexander J. Franchilli
On August 14, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced a new final rule aimed at regulating fake consumer reviews, testimonials, insider reviews, company-controlled websites, and fake indicators of social media influence (e.g., “likes”) (the “Final Rule”).
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May 28, 2024 | 
natlawreview.com | Jack Wenik
Think you’re being healthy when you reach for that KIND bar in the middle of your workday? We won’t say yes or no—since the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has recently declined to opine on what “all natural” means—or to hear from experts on the matter.
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Apr 11, 2024 | 
natlawreview.com | Jack Wenik
“Master Files” are not just for PowerPoints. On April 4, 2024, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued its (“Draft Guidance”).
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Feb 27, 2024 | 
natlawreview.com | Jack Wenik
Whether a consumer is taking calcium carbonate for strong bones, magnesium to fall asleep, or high-dose caffeine to stay awake, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not approve dietary supplements for safety and effectiveness. So how do consumers know if a product is safe, and how can manufacturers protect themselves in the case of a problem?
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Nov 2, 2023 | 
natlawreview.com | Jack Wenik |Theodora McCormick |Keith Bishop |Andrew Mark Bennett
On October 27, 2023, the European Data Protection Board (“EDPB”) adopted an urgent binding decision instructing the Irish Data Protection Commissioner (the “Irish DPC”) to take final measures against Meta Ireland Limited (“Meta”) within two weeks and impose a ban on Meta’s processing of personal data for behavioral advertising based on the contractual necessity and legitimate interests legal bases. The ban would apply across the European Economic Area (“EEA”).
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Nov 2, 2023 | 
natlawreview.com | Jack Wenik
In this episode of the Diagnosing Health Care Podcast: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) broad definition of “misbranding” has created some industry confusion, while the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) updates to its Health Products Compliance Guidance have done the same. In light of these recent actions, what challenges are dietary supplement manufacturers now facing?
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Aug 8, 2023 | 
natlawreview.com | Jack Wenik
In a previous blog, we discussed the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) proposed changes to its Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (the “Endorsement Guides”). The Endorsement Guides are intended to help businesses ensure that their endorsement and testimonial advertising conforms with Section 5 of the FTC Act, which prohibits “unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce,” including false advertising.
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Aug 8, 2023 | 
lexblog.com | Jack Wenik |Theodora McCormick |Alexander J. Franchilli |Robert Lufrano
In a previous blog, we discussed the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) proposed changes to its Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (the “Endorsement Guides”). The Endorsement Guides are intended to help businesses ensure that their endorsement and testimonial advertising conforms with Section 5 of the FTC Act, which prohibits “unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce,” including false advertising.
