We’ve all been there… Some companies say FREE and then charge you a service fee. or shipping fee. or a processing fee… Despite how often we see it happen, this is an 🗣ILLEGAL practice. Not only will your company be fined, but you’ll often be BANNED from selling or providing a service. Recently, a loaning […]
In a recent FTC case, 3 healthcare companies were sued after several instances of false claims that misled customers about products and services. 👉🏻The companies lured customers in with deceptive websites … 👉🏻‘High-pressure sales tactics’ were used to convince consumers that their healthcare plans covered all of their concerns. They did NOT. To top it […]
In today’s society, we seem to rely more and more on artificial intelligence (AI) to help with different tasks. We use AI for anything and everything from the mundane to potentially creating other AI systems, programs, etc. The question that seems to be debated is can AI be as smart as a human to own […]
As an Ad Law attorney, I remind everyone that all your marketing assets must be legally compliant before using them publicly per the law. Are the photos used on your website copyrighted? Do you have the legal right to use them? Are you using #disclosures? Do you need #disclaimers? Is your marketing compliant with Ad Law? Websites […]
There seems to be a trend where famous people are photographed and such photos are posted to social media. But, when the famous person downloads the photo and reposts it on his/her social media, they get sued by the photographer. Who owns the right to post the photo? Technically, the photographer owns the copyright of […]
The FDA sent yet another warning letter for a brand that claimed that their product treated and prevented COVID-19. According to the FDA, “Some examples of the claims on your websites …” are: “THIS [PRODUCT] IS A PROMISING TOOL TO BATTLE COVID-19 . . .”“A SPRAY A DAY COULD KEEP COVID AWAY . . .” […]
This is your friendly reminder to have your website reviewed for legal compliance at least every quarter. The law changes often and websites must keep up with legal changes. Websites must be legally compliant with Ad Law, Marketing Law, Promotions Law, Intellectual Property Law, Privacy Law, and ADA legal online compliance at all times. When […]
Can you afford that fine? The FTC announced that it reached a $3 million settlement with a trading company for misleading customers with “false investment promises’. The company made baseless money-making claims in its marketing to lure in customers. The company itself made millions while their customers lost thousands of dollars on top of the money they spent […]
Did you know that just about all federal agencies have rules on advertising? In a recent case, the Department of Transportation (DOT) entered into a $300,000 settlement with a travel agency doing business online. The travel agency advertised false airfares, used bait and switch tactics to sell higher priced airfares, didn’t honor the cancellation policies. […]
As an Ad Law attorney, I remind everyone that all your marketing assets must be legally compliant before using them publicly per the FTC. I always start my legal reviews under the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) laws and regulations. BUT, is that enough? What do you think? Let me know in the comments. DM me […]
