By: Linda L. Goodman On October 5, the FTC adopted and published revisions to their Guides covering Endorsements and Testimonials in advertising. You must be in compliance with these guildelines by December 1, 2009. The following is a summary of […]
Overstock and Sears Lessons in Website Disclosures
By: Linda L. Goodman OVERSTOCK LOSES RIGHT TO ENFORCE TERMS AND CONDITIONS Last week, U.S. District Court Judge Sterling Johnson, Jr., ruled that Internet retailer Overstock cannot enforce a mandatory arbitration provision set out in its online terms and conditions. […]
New York Has First Public Action Against Fake Consumer Reviews
By: Linda L. Goodman Last week, the New York Attorney General, Andrew Cuomo, announced a settlement with cosmetic surgery outfit Lifestyle Lift over the publishing of fake consumer reviews on the Internet. The settlement is based upon a business model […]