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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.

The Art of Responding to an FTC CID

Leading FTC Investigation and Enforcement Defense Lawyer Discusses How Marketers Can Best Position Themselves if They Become the Subject of an FTC (or other...

FTC Action Leads to $18MM in Refunds for Alleged Deceptive Promises About Cash Advances, Hidden Fees and Blocked Cancellation

On November 2, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it is taking action against personal finance app provider Brigit, alleging that its promises...

Email Marketing Law Update:  Google Announces New Requirements for Bulk Email Senders to Gmail

On October 3, 2023, Google released an announcement entitled “New Gmail protections for a safer, less spammy inbox.”  By February 2024, Google will require...

Direct Seller Defeats FTC Pyramid Scheme and Earnings Claims Allegations

In November 2019, the Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit against direct selling wellness company Neora, LLC (f/k/a Nerium International, LLC) and its Chief...

Lead Generator Faces Millions in Monetary Penalties for Allegedly Violating FTC’s Telemarketing Sales Rule

On September 1, 2023, an Illinois federal court ruled in the matter of Federal Trade Commission v. Day Pacer LLC, et al. (N.D. Ill....

eCommerce, Amazon and Investment Management Provider FTC Regulatory Compliance Considerations

The Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general continue to aggressively investigate and prosecute those that advertise, market, distribute, promote and sell certain kinds...

U.S. Supreme Court Rules Federal District Courts Have Jurisdiction To Consider Structural Challenges To FTC And SEC

On April 14, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court afforded defendants the ability to directly challenge the structural constitutionality and existence of the Federal Trade...

FTC Compliance and Defense Attorney Richard B. Newman Selected to Author Consumer Protection Section of Prestigious ALM FTC Law, Practice and Procedure Treatise

As a result of his demonstrated distinct subject matter expertise and track record of success in the fields of digital advertising compliance, investigations (CIDs)...

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