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Acc-cen-tuate the negative?

Lesley Fair
Acc-cen-tuate the positive. Eliminate the negative. Latch on to the affirmative. And don't mess with Mr. In-Between. That's how the catchy Bing Crosby-Andrews Sisters number went in the 40s. When it
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Keep your Made in USA claims red, white, and true

Lesley Fair
There sure are a lot of seals out there. The British singer. The Navy special ops unit. The aquatic mammal. But the seals that matter to the FTC are certifications that convey representations
Competition Matters

Putting the “mod†in order modification

Kenneth Libby, Bureau of Competition
Back in 1998, the must-have toy was a Furby, and if you were a parent with a kid of a certain age, you had to find one. In those days, Toys “R†Us was the nation’s largest toy retailer, and the
Competition Matters

Running time

Mike Moiseyev, Bureau of Competition
“The clock†is a central part of a merger lawyer’s life. HSR merger review is all about managing the clock effectively. Here are some things we’ve been known to say: Is the clock running? When does
Business Blog

Deceptive mortgage ads hit close to home

Lesley Fair
The headline read ZIP. ZERO. NADA. In big print, the ads also said 0 money down* and 0 for paid closing costs*. Heritage Homes didn’t include ZILCH, BUPKES, or (for “Buffy the Vampire Slayer†fans)
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Where did I put those keys?

Lesley Fair
If it hasn’t happened yet, it’s only a matter of time. You walk into a room – say, to get your sunglasses – and then can’t remember why you’re there. So it’s no wonder that claims for BrainStrong
Business Blog

Lice, Lice, Baby

Lesley Fair
Dare us to describe the legal ramifications of a recent advertising settlement involving health claims in the style of a cringeworthy rap from 1990? Cue up the bass line ‘cause here we go. Yo, FTC
Competition Matters

From the antitrust mailbag: refusals to deal

Alan Friedman, Bureau of Competition
Here’s a very common question, and the writer is usually a retailer who sells products from different manufacturers. Q: I received notice from my supplier that the company will no longer provide its
Business Blog

Gone with the wind?

Lesley Fair
A mobile app that lets users send photo and video messages that recipients can look at for a moment before the content is, in effect, gone with the wind? Scarlett O’Hara could have declared her love
Competition Matters

Antitrust by association(s)

Geoffrey Green, Bureau of Competition
Antitrust enforcers have always been concerned about the potential for harm arising from the activities of trade groups made up of competitors. From its earliest days, the FTC has examined the conduct
Business Blog

Checking up on consumer generated health information

Kristen Anderson
Whether it’s a website where people diagnosed with the same medical condition can share their stories or an app to find out how long it will take in the gym to burn off a Macadamia Mania Ripple sundae
Business Blog

Cram doesn't pay

Lesley Fair
Cramming unauthorized charges onto phone bills violates the FTC Act, of course. But depending on the circumstances, cases like that also can result in criminal prosecution. Two brothers who bilked
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FTC staff to Facebook and WhatsApp: Privacy promises prevail

Lesley Fair
When one company acquires another, there’s usually a lot of discussion about how to harmonize divergent procedures – everything from personnel policies to buying paper clips. But a letter to