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FTC Swats Public Relations Firm and Publisher for Misleading Olympic-Themed Mosquito Repellant Product Endorsements and Native Advertisements

On November 20, 2018, the United States Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) proposed two FTC consent orders against two Georgia-based companies, Creaxion Corporation (“Creaxion”) and Inside Publications, LLC (“Inside”) and their principals[1] concerning the promotion and advertising of Health Pro Brands, … Continue reading

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BGH on the use of a well-known car maker's trade mark in advertisements for a garage business

The German Federal Supreme Court's (Bundesgerichsthof, "BGH") First Civil Senate on 14 April 2011 (case reference: I ZR 33/10) had to decide on a case concerning the use of a well-known car maker's device mark in advertisements for an independent … Continue reading

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Vladeck: FTC to Increase Enforcement Actions Against Deceptive Mobile Advertisements

In a speech to the Promotion Marketing Association, Director of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection, David C. Vladeck, described several areas of consumer advertising that have seen significant new developments and enforcement activity. One of those areas is mobile … Continue reading

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A Palm Springs, San Diego, Orange County California Advertising Attorney Looks at Deceptive Television Advertisements

If you live or work or watch TV in a major television market in Southern California such as San Diego, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Palm Springs, Indio, El Centro, or Orange County, CA, (which sees Los Angeles stations) or live … Continue reading

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