Theodora McCormick

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”).

May 14, 2024 | natlawreview.com | Theodora McCormick

New episode of our video podcast, Speaking of Litigation: When it comes to dietary supplement class actions, there’s a little less class and a lot more action.

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”).

Aug 8, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Alexander J. Franchilli |Robert Lufrano |Theodora McCormick

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.

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.