18 Dec, 2023 FTC Reaches Settlement with Marketer Over "Made in USA" Claims By Jeff Greenbaum The Federal Trade Commission announced it reached a settlement with Old Southern Brass resolving allegations that the company made false...
24 Jul, 2022 The Art of the Con By Terri Seligman Film buffs may remember “Paper Moon,” the 1973 film directed by the late great Peter Bogdanovich. The film, set in Depression era...
15 Sep, 2021 In Divided Vote, FTC Authorizes New Compulsory Process Resolutions, Signaling Areas of FTC Focus By Jeff Greenbaum In a 3-2 vote, the Federal Trade Commission authorized eight new compulsory process resolutions, which will allow FTC staff to conduct...
21 Jul, 2019 Marines Tell Congressman to Stop Using Marines Trademarks in Marketing Materials By Jeff Greenbaum Last week, the United States Marine Corps told Congressman Duncan Hunter to stop using Marine Corps trademarks in his marketing...
15 Dec, 2018 FTC and VA to Continue Efforts Jointly Fighting Fraud Directed at Service Members By Jeff Greenbaum The FTC and the Department of Veterans Affairs recently signed an updated Memorandum of Agreement to continue their ongoing joint efforts...
30 Oct, 2018 New York Attorney General Brings Action Against Harris Jewelry By Jeff Greenbaum The New York Attorney General filed a lawsuit against jewelry store chain Harris Jewelry, alleging that the company engaged in false and...
07 Sep, 2018 FTC Puts a Stop to Copycat Military Websites By Jeff Greenbaum Yesterday, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it entered into settlement agreements with the operators of so-called copycat...
28 Jun, 2018 FTC Kicks Off Military Consumer Month By Jeff Greenbaum The FTC announced that Military Consumer Month -- a law enforcement initiative that focuses on protecting military consumers -- kicks off...