by Peter Hoppenfeld | Sep 11, 2020 | Health, News, Products
Florida-based Health Coach Loses Case After Arguing First Amendment Many of you have read or heard about the decision involving a “health coach” from Florida who attempted to defend her unlicensed rendering of nutritional advice as a violation of free speech. The...
by Peter Hoppenfeld | Sep 11, 2020 | Business, Compliance, Entrepreneurship, News, Products
Listen to Me Talk About Doing Business in a Litigious World on Mike Dillard’s Podcast Recently I had the honor of being a guest on Mike Dillard’s podcast. Mike is a powerhouse, and our conversation was a lot of fun and full of great takeaways. We spoke...
by Peter Hoppenfeld | Sep 11, 2020 | Business, Entrepreneurship, FTC, News, Products
SOPs for Disclosures in Social Media Posts This is for the Kardashians and Jenners… and every other person with a following… The FTC has issued a guide for social media “Influencers.” If you “endorse” products for any sort of...
by Peter Hoppenfeld | Sep 11, 2020 | Business, Entrepreneurship, FTC, News
Steps Taken to Stop Synovia from Making False Arthritis Treatment Claims The marketing team of Synovia, a dietary supplement that could “supposedly” treat arthritis and alleviate joint pain, has agreed to settle FTC charges, and halt the deceptive...
by Peter Hoppenfeld | Sep 11, 2020 | Business, Entrepreneurship, FTC, News
Complaint Alleges the Company Swindled Consumers Out of Over $400 Million Over Three Years. The FTC has taken action against one of the largest real estate “training” companies in the country – Nudge, LLC. The complaint is a fascinating behind the scenes...
by Peter Hoppenfeld | Sep 11, 2020 | Business, Compliance, Entrepreneurship, News, Products
Find Out if Your Business Has to Comply with CCPA. The new California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) came into effect in January and has been enforced since July 2020. Through this post I want to share information to avoid the confusion and panic that accompanied the...
by Peter Hoppenfeld | Sep 11, 2020 | Business, Entrepreneurship, FTC, News, Products
The Agency has Encouraged Reporting Adverse Reactions to These Products to the MedWatch Program. CBD marketers – Here’s more information for you from the FDA. FDA has warned 15 companies for illegally selling products containing cannabidiol due to safety...
by Peter Hoppenfeld | Sep 11, 2020 | Business, Entrepreneurship, FTC, News, Products
FTC, FDA Continue to Protect Consumers by Acting Against Unsupported Claims that Certain Products Can Treat or Prevent Coronavirus It didn’t take long for marketers to exploit an international crisis of the highest magnitude. We can debate the propriety of...
by Peter Hoppenfeld | Sep 11, 2020 | Business, Entrepreneurship, News
Understanding the Rights, Remedies and Obligations of Businesses Pertaining to Partners, Customers, Vendors and Others. As the fallout from the ongoing spread of the Coronavirus continues to impact and disrupt our everyday lives, it is up to business and community...
by Peter Hoppenfeld | Sep 8, 2020 | Business, Entrepreneurship, News, Products
Federal and State Initiatives and Waivers During This Public Health Emergency. Here’s the latest on Federal and State initiatives with regard to healthcare during this COVID-19 situation. Medicare Waiver: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)...
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