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Warning Letters from the FTC

Warning Letters from the FTC

21 Warning Letters Sent by the FTC to Companies Making Unsubstantiated Claims About Coronavirus Prevention & Treatment The FTC has recently sent warning letters to another 21 companies allegedly claiming that their products can prevent or cure COVID-19. These...
The “Professional Plaintiff”

The “Professional Plaintiff”

Be warned of the “Professional Plaintiff” A client recently received the ultimate “shakedown” letter – claiming violation of the California CAN-SPAM law as a result of getting 8 emails, demanding $80,000 in statute-mandated damages, yet willing to settle for $2400....
Gut Check from the FTC

Gut Check from the FTC

NEW FROM THE FTC — Gut Check: A Reference Guide for Media on Spotting False Weight Loss Claims FTC COMPLIANCE UPDATE As part of its enforcement activities in the weight loss arena, the FTC has issued an advisory targeted to media outlets entitled — Gut...
Recent FTC Compliance Actions

Recent FTC Compliance Actions

·     Oct 14, a group of marketers who allegedly tricked consumers into buying phony health insurance are permanently banned from selling healthcare-related products under a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission. The settlement resolves...
Bullying

Bullying

I haven’t posted in a while — summer has its privileges. Today, however, I felt it very important to share a troubling trend in the community of IM’ers — bullying. As our “industry” has evolved, there has emerged a number of...