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FTC Tightens Rules for Endorsement Advertising -- Effective December 1, 2009



by Andrew G. Berg
Greenberg Traurig, LLP - Washington Office

Ed Chansky
Greenberg Traurig, LLP - Las Vegas Office

Tracie R. Chesterman
Greenberg Traurig, LLP - New York Office

Irving Scher
Greenberg Traurig, LLP - New York Office

Alan N. Sutin
Greenberg Traurig, LLP - New York Office

October 13, 2009

Previously published on October 2009

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced revisions to its "Guides Concerning The Use of Endorsements and Testimonials." The new Guides cover more situations than before and impose stricter standards in many situations. They take effect December 1, 2009. Below are key highlights advertisers need to know.


 

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