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Richard B. Newman

Richard B. Newman is an Internet Lawyer at Hinch Newman LLP focusing on advertising law, Internet marketing compliance, regulatory defense and digital media matters. His practice involves conducting legal compliance reviews of advertising campaigns across all media channels, regularly representing clients in high-profile investigative proceedings and enforcement actions brought by the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general throughout the country, advertising and marketing litigation, advising on email and telemarketing best practice protocol implementation, counseling on eCommerce guidelines and promotional marketing programs, and negotiating and drafting legal agreements.

How to Narrow the Scope of Information Sought by an FTC Civil Investigative Demand (CID)

A civil investigative demand (“CID”) is the instrument by which the Federal Trade Commission exercises its compulsory process authority in connection with investigations.  CIDs...

Did Your Company Receive a Letter From the FTC?  FTC Warning Letters and Notices of Penalty Offense

Recipients of FTC warning letters and notices of penalty offense should be on high alert and act quickly. Their advertising and marketing...

FTC Sends Warning Letters to Healthcare Lead Generators

The Federal Trade Commission is watching the healthcare lead generation industry closely. On December 10, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it has sent...

What Digital Marketers Need to Know About New York Attorney General’s New Website Privacy Guides for NY Consumers and Businesses

On July 30, 2024, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the launch of two privacy guides on the Office of the Attorney General...

FTC Announces Final Rule Banning Fake Reviews and Testimonials

On August 14, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission announced a Final Rule combatting bogus consumer reviews and testimonials by prohibiting their sale or purchase.  The Rule...

U.S. Origin Claims Should Not be Based Upon Assumptions the Components Obtained from U.S.-Based Suppliers are “All or Virtually All Made in USA”

As noted in a prior post by an FTC Made in USA law fim, manufacturers and marketers cannot simply assume that the components or...

Ad Agency Liability and the FTC

Advertising agencies are potentially liable to the Federal Trade Commission for deceptive acts or practices, along with their clients.  The FTC will consider numerous factors,...

Third Party FTC Liability for Participating in Deceptive Advertising Practices

The FTC has initiated a number of investigations and enforcement actions in recent years holding companies responsible for consumer injury caused by others or in which...

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