On April 13, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) used its penalty offense authority to issue Notices to approximately 670 advertisers, warning that the FTC will not hesitate to use its authority to target those who cannot substantiate their claims, with large civil penalties of up to $50,120 per violation. The Notice does not suggest
California Commercial Co-ventures Update
On January 1, 2023, California’s Assembly Bill 488, The Supervision of Trustees and Fundraisers for Charitable Purposes Act (the “Act”), went into effect. The Act was proposed in 2021 to regulate online charitable giving platforms in an effort to protect donors and charities from fraud and deceptive or unfair solicitation given the rise of online