Category: Affiliate Marketing

In an effort to protect workers and competition, the FTC has proposed a new rule that would ban employers from imposing noncompete clauses.

The FTC has announced new compliance guidance for marketers and sellers of health products in order help further combat false or misleading advertising claims for dietary supplements, foods, over-the-counter drugs, and other health-related products.

The FTC issued a press release announcing that it is seeking public comment for potential updates to its Green Guides in order to prevent unfair or deceptive environmental marketing claims.

The FTC has voted to issue an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding its Business Opportunity Rule. This ANPRM will explore changes and possible expansion of the rule, which could have implications for the direct selling industry.

A recent NAD decision on claims within the debt relief space may provide key compliance lessons and insights for companies in all industries to consider. Read this article from Kelley Drye to learn more.

The FTC formally announced an open commission meeting for November 17 and one of the tentative agenda items includes a vote on whether to issue an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) regarding the Business Opportunity Rule. Notably, any potential expansion of this rule could have implications for the direct selling industry.

The FTC has formally announced that it is exploring a potential rule to thwart deceptive or unfair reviews and endorsements.

The FTC has adopted a new strategy to obtain monetary relief in the state of California following the U.S. Supreme Court's earlier ruling in AMG Capital. Check out this article in JD Supra to learn more.

In conjunction with the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, the FDA has issued a press release proposing updated criteria for when foods can be labeled with a "healthy" claim on their packaging.

The FTC issued a press release on Thursday, September 15, making its intentions clear about taking a hard line against gig economy companies that take advantage of their workers. This crackdown by the commission could impact any business that utilizes independent contractors.