On April 14, 2026, the FTC announced enforcement against companies falsely claiming “Made in the USA,” highlighting the necessity for truthful advertising and compliance with regulations.
FTC Advertising Enforcement Actions for “Made in the USA” Claims Read Post »
According to new guidance from the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, dealerships in California must register and collect additional fees if they are selling retail parts that are considered to be “covered battery-embedded products.”
CA Dealers Selling Embedded-Battery Products at Retail Must Take Action Read Post »
Earlier this year, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill that requires opioid antagonists to be present and ready to administer at all worksites that are required to maintain a first aid kit under federal OSHA standards.
New York Joins California in Requiring Opioid Antagonists at Worksites Read Post »
StubHub agreed to refund $10 million to consumers after the agency found the company misrepresented ticket prices by failing to include mandatory service and fulfillment fees upfront.
The Heat National Emphasis Program (NEP) prioritizes OSHA inspections in high-hazard industries, targeting heat-related risks. Focused primarily on automotive repair, it outlines required safety measures and emphasizes proactive prevention to mitigate heat-related illnesses among workers.
On April 2, 2026, the FTC and the Maryland Attorney General jointly announced a proposed settlement resolving allegations of systematic deceptive pricing and add-on practices at a Maryland-based dealership group.
On March 30, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a settlement with OkCupid and its affiliate Match Group Americas over allegations that OkCupid deceived millions of users by sharing their personal data—including photographs, geolocation information, and other sensitive details—with an unauthorized third party in direct violation of the company’s own published privacy policy.
FTC v. OkCupid & Match Group: A Reminder That Your Privacy Policy Must Reflect Reality Read Post »
On March 20, 2026, Oklahoma became the 20th state to pass a comprehensive consumer privacy statute. The Oklahoma Consumer Data Privacy Act (“OKCDPA”) takes effect January 1, 2027.
Oklahoma Becomes 20th State With Comprehensive Consumer Privacy Law Read Post »
The FTC has stated that to ensure you comply with federal advertising requirements, you must include all required fees, including doc fees, in the advertised price. The open question is: how does your state law on doc fees interact, if at all, with this federal requirement?
Compliance Alert Part 2: State Law Clarification on Doc Fees FAQ Read Post »
