50 Cent Sues for Right of Publicity Recently, rapper 50 Cent filed a complaint in federal court in Florida over the use of a social media photo by a fan in their advertising campaigns. The…
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How Brands Can “Intuit” That They Need a Consumer Survey to Substantiate Claims
Intuit, manufacturer of TurboTax, advertises that you can file your taxes for free. In March of 2022, the Federal Trade Commission filed a complaint against Intuit because most U.S. tax filers do not qualify for…
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Emoji Use in Advertising Claim Substantiation
Emoji Use in Advertising Claim Substantiation: Non Standard Characters Need Substantiation Too! If a picture paints a thousand words, have emoji painted brands into a corner where implied or express claims are made without substantiation?…
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Barkbox Clients Bite Back: Subscription Plans Lawsuit
In recent years, subscription services have come under close scrutiny from regulatory bodies. In many cases, this is because of their failure to disclose how to cancel, or when subscriptions are renewed. In this class-action…
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That’s Karma, Credit Karma: New FTC Ruling
Before the Federal Trade Commission took action, consumer financial services company Credit Karma had a lot going for it: a sleek design, an easy app, and high-powered partners such as American Express, Mastercard, and a…
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