The Federal Trade Commission and Connecticut secured a $4 million settlement with Manchester City Nissan over allegations of deceptive pricing practices. The auto dealer allegedly advertised certified pre-owned vehicles at specific prices but charged consumers additional unauthorized fees and inflated government charges at the point of sale.

When does a superlative marketing claim cross the line from harmless puffery to an actionable advertising claim requiring substantiation? The National Advertising Division recently examined this question in a dispute between two athletic supply companies over hockey tape advertising that used the phrase "World's Highest Quality." The decision provides crucial guidance on how context transforms corporate pride into objective product claims.

The pandemic's effect on the economy has led to reduced valuations for many privately-owned and publicly-traded businesses, as well as reduced valuations for real estate and other assets.

On July 3rd, President Trump signed legislation extending the application deadline for the Paycheck Protection Program until August 8th.

On October 30, 2012, the California Attorney General’s office issued a press release stating that formal notices of noncompliance with the California Online Privacy Protection Act were being issued to up to 100 mobile app developers and companies.

The DAA Mobile Guidance was developed to give consumers confidence in transparency and choice about how their data is used and collected when using mobile devices for information, purchases and entertainment.

ast week, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration sent warning letters to thirty telehealth companies, warning them about making false or misleading claims about compounded GLP-1 products.

Marvel Studios' ad agency faces a substantial fine for unauthorized outdoor advertising in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter during Comic-Con. The incident highlights the complex regulatory landscape marketers must navigate when deploying non-traditional advertising campaigns in public spaces, where local permit requirements and enforcement actions can result in significant financial penalties.

The Bronx Zoo has for some years run a Valentine's Day fundraising promotion where, for a smallish donation, you can name a Madagascar hissing cockroach after your beloved.

Last month, in a surprise move, the European Commission announced that it intended to withdraw its proposed Green Claims Directive.

California has enacted a new law standardizing date labeling terminology on food packaging, requiring manufacturers and retailers to use specific phrases like "BEST if Used by" for quality dates and "USE by" for safety dates. The legislation prohibits consumer-facing "sell by" dates and aims to reduce confusion about food safety and freshness.

The FTC has filed a major enforcement action against the Genesis Tech enterprise, targeting 15 corporations and eight individuals for allegedly running deceptive subscription schemes through marketing affiliates.

New York City's Department of Consumer and Worker Protection reached a $200,000 settlement with Way.com for allegedly promoting illegal, unlicensed parking facilities on its digital platform. The case raises important questions about platform liability when digital marketplaces facilitate transactions with businesses operating without proper licensing.

Washington Attorney General Nick Brown secured a settlement with Lexyl Technologies and Bookonline.com over allegations that the companies deceptively added unnecessary "refund protection" fees to hotel bookings through pre-checked boxes. The settlement requires over $750,000 in consumer restitution and mandates that future fees require affirmative consumer opt-in rather than automatic enrollment.

Earlier this week, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed new legislation intended to reduce the volume of commercials on video streaming services.

The Federal Communications Commission has reached a settlement with iHeartMedia over allegations of illegal "payola" practices, where musical artists performed at station events for free or reduced compensation in exchange for favorable airtime without proper disclosure to listeners. This enforcement action reinforces the FCC's longstanding requirement that broadcasters must disclose when content has been paid for and identify who provided the consideration.

A Manhattan jury awarded Skillz Platforms $420 million in damages after finding competitor Papaya Games liable for false advertising, with potential additional awards of over $1.3 billion in profits and cost savings.

The Washington State Attorney General has reached a $2.25 million settlement with cleaning service Homeaglow Inc. over allegations that the company enrolled customers in a recurring membership...

I recently moderated a fireside chat with Tom Kemp, Executive Director of the California Privacy Protection Agency (CalPrivacy), on where California privacy regulation and enforcement stand in 2026.

A bipartisan coalition of 26 state attorneys general has urged the FTC to establish federal rules requiring residential landlords to disclose all fees upfront in rental listings and advertisements. The letter supports creating a national baseline while preserving state authority to regulate landlord-tenant relationships, addressing what the states describe as deceptive "bait-and-switch" practices that harm renters and honest landlords alike.