So, about that other confused scenario I mentioned. This one doesn’t come up as often, but when it does, it seems to be somewhat frequently missed.
This time, we’re talking about the exemption codified in 16 CFR 802.4, compellingly titled, “Acquisitions of voting securities or …read more
The regulations under the FTC Act are complicated. Even people who work with them regularly sometimes make mistakes. I planned to write about two examples of confusion I’ve personally encountered, but I ran a little long describing the first one, so perhaps I’ll split it into two posts.
Thankfully any real …read more
In a recent (March 20, 2014) letter, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) offered guidance as to the factors to consider in evaluating whether entry into a contest on a social media site is a form of material connection requiring disclosure under the FTC Endorsement Guidelines. At issue before the …read more
To be frank, I didn’t have anything to post today. I’m halfway writing lengthy posts on the Uber controversy (which I’m a bit hesitant to publish), on AG Wahl’s Opinion in Cartes Bancaires, on the French Nespresso case and on the new Damages Directive, but haven’t found the time to …read more