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The Federal Trade Commission’s New Health Product Compliance Guidance

By Randal M. Shaheen and Daniel Kaufman on March 13, 2023 Posted in Advertising

Join Randy Shaheen and Daniel Kaufman as they discuss the Federal Trade Commission’s new Health Products Compliance Guidance. During this webinar, they will share their insights about the new Guidance, highlight areas of particular importance for anyone involved in marketing or analyzing health claims, and explain how this new document differs from the agency’s two-decade-old … Continue Reading

FTC Puts 700+ Companies on Notice to Expect to Pay Penalties for Any Endorsement Violations

By Linda A. Goldstein, Amy Ralph Mudge, Randal M. Shaheen, John P. Ferry and Matthew Renick on October 13, 2021 Posted in Advertising, FTC

By: Linda Goldstein, Amy Mudge, Randy Shaheen, Jack Ferry and Matt Renick The Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) announced on Oct. 13 a widespread enforcement action against deceptive endorsement practices. The Commission sent a Notice of Penalty Offenses to more than 700 companies, notifying them that conduct related to fake or misleading endorsements and … Continue Reading

COVID-19 Consumer Protection Act Shows Alternative Path to Monetary Remedies

By Randal M. Shaheen and John P. Ferry on July 7, 2021 Posted in FTC

A recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC) action demonstrates how the FTC has pivoted toward enforcement actions based on specific acts of Congress and rules in light of the Supreme Court’s ruling in AMG Capital. Congress passed the COVID-19 Consumer Protection Act in December 2020, which made deceptive acts or practices involving the treatment, cure, prevention, … Continue Reading

Everywhere Commerce: Top Strategies for Mitigating Risk

By Randal M. Shaheen, Amy Ralph Mudge and Linda A. Goldstein on May 27, 2021 Posted in Advertising

Recent changes to our way of living have made it clear just how important it is for marketers and retailers to be thinking about the convergence of brand experience and commerce and redefining how consumers shop and interact with brands online. Join us virtually from 11-3:30 ET on June 15-16 for an opportunity to connect … Continue Reading

Podcast: AD-ttorneys@law: The Future of Consumer Redress after Supremes Rule in AMG Capital Management v. FTC

By Randal M. Shaheen on May 19, 2021 Posted in Podcast

In a highly anticipated recent Supreme Court decision in the case of AMG Capital Management v. FTC, the court ruled in favor of putting the brakes on consumer redress and the commission’s ability to protect consumers from unfair or deceptive practices in the marketplace. BakerHostetler partner Randy Shaheen discusses the ramifications. Questions and Comments: rshaheen@bakerlaw.com Listen … Continue Reading

Podcast: AD-ttorneys@law: False Advertising or Just Puffing?

By Randal M. Shaheen on January 22, 2021 Posted in Advertising, Podcast

Absolute truth in advertising is something of a rarity, but not every untrue statement is false advertising. In this episode, BakerHostetler partner Randy Shaheen is going to ply you with pointers on avoiding puffery’s promotional pitfalls and potential problems. Questions and Comments: rshaheen@bakerlaw.com Listen to the episode. Subscribe to BakerHosts Apple Podcast | Google Podcast | iHeartRadio | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn Download Episode Transcript… Continue Reading

Podcast: AD-ttorneys@law: CBD Marketing: A Path Through the Legal Fog

By Randal M. Shaheen and John P. Ferry on November 12, 2020 Posted in CBD

Being the best means continually building knowledge and pushing forward. And in a world of digital disruption, consumer marketers can’t afford to stumble. To navigate today’s most complex issues, thousands of subscribers read BakerHostetler’s AD-ttorneys@law weekly newsletter and blog and appreciate how the firm’s renowned team of advertising, marketing and digital media lawyers distills issues … Continue Reading