Advertising Rules. Internet Rules. FTC Rules.

Francine | March 7, 2010

… internet marketers want to believe that the internet rules, … advertising rules, don’t apply to them, …. But like it or not, the FTC is serious about tracking down violators. Marketers who, … disseminate false and misleading information about their products and services are the focus.

New FTC Rule on Virtual Worlds for Kids.

Francine | December 10, 2009

In researching this issue, the FTC studied a number of online virtual worlds: some intended for adults only, some appealing to teens, and some intended for young children. The results of the FTC’s research was quite telling

FTC Rules. Examples of How to Avoid Getting In Trouble.

Francine | December 5, 2009

When so used, the review meets the definition of an endorsement because it is viewed by readers as a statement of the critic’s own opinions and not …

Blog Law. How can bloggers follow the New FTC Rules

Francine | December 5, 2009

There are so many questions as to how a Blogger or Information Marketer can protect themselves inlight of the NEW FTC Rules on Testimonials and Endorsements. Here’s how:

Blog Law

Francine | December 5, 2009

FTC Rules that affect Bloggers. Blog law.

Why did the FTC Update the Endorsement Guide

Francine | December 5, 2009

Why did the FTC update the Endorsement Guide?

FTC Endorsement Guide — What’s New?

Francine | December 5, 2009

Here is the first of several short videos the FTC has put out to help us understand the new FTC Rules on Testimonials and Endorsements.

FTC Ruling on Testimonials & Endorsements…what you MUST know!

Francine | November 11, 2009

On October 5, 2009 the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the watchdog and protector of the American consumer, handed down a new ruling, which revises the existing guidelines on endorsements & testimonials (the “Guidelines”).

Dying to Get Published (at whatever the cost)

Francine | July 27, 2009

After discussing with the client what the terms of the agreement meant, we went down the list of what was potentially negotiable and what was conceivably a deal-breaker. After going back and forth many times, the publisher, agreed to let the author retain her copyright

You Can Be Sued for What Your Web Designer Does…

Francine | July 13, 2009

How do you avoid being sued for something they’ve done? Here are 5 strategies for avoiding third party infringement claims against YOU…if you don’t keep your eyes open you may end up in court for something someone else did!