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FTC Defense Lawyer Richard B. Newman: Attorney for digital marketing FTC CID investigations and lawsuit enforcement actions. FTC ad compliance. ATTY ADV

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Joined January 2011
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Institute for Responsible Influence Certification Program Gets Underway ftcattorney.com/institute-fo…

Institute for Responsible Influence Certification Program Gets Underway

In 2026, the Center for Industry Self-Regulations launched the Institute for Responsible Influence.  The aim of the agency is to offer an interactive certification program designed ​“to elevate...

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FTC and Illinois Take Action to Stop Alleged Deceptive Conduct by Company Related to Purported Fake Business Listings ftcdefenselawyer.com/ftc-and…

FTC and Illinois Take Action to Stop Alleged Deceptive Conduct by Company Related to Purported Fake...

On May 11, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission announced that the U.S. Department of Justice, on behalf of the FTC, and the state of Illinois sued Chicago-based company Premium Home Service and its...

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FTC Sends Warning Letters to Companies About TAKE IT DOWN Act Compliance ftcdefenselawyer.com/ftc-sen…

FTC Sends Warning Letters to Companies About TAKE IT DOWN Act Compliance

On May 20, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it has sent warning letters to a dozen websites advising them of their obligation to comply with the TAKE IT DOWN Act (TIDA), which...

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What are Key Factors the FTC Considers When Calculating Monetary Civil Penalties? hinchnewman.com/internet-law… #FTC

What are Key Factors the FTC Considers When Calculating Monetary Civil Penalties?

The Federal Trade Commission generally seeks monetary civil penalties when it is alleging violations of rules that the agency enforces, such as the Telemarketing Sales Rule, the Made in USA Labeling...

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How to Respond to TCPA Demand Letters | Hinch Newman LLP natlawreview.com/article/how…
How to Respond to TCPA Demand Letters by TCPA Lawyer

How to Respond to TCPA Demand Letters by TCPA Lawyer

TCPA demand letters are frequently handled by TCPA lawyers and law firms like Hinch Newman, LLP.  TCPA demand letters that allege violations such as the unlawful and unauthorized use of telemarketing...

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5 Star Intel: FTC and State AGs Investigating Fake Google and Yelp Reviews | Hinch Newman LLP ftcdefenselawyer.com/5-star-…

5 Star Intel: FTC and State AGs Investigating Fake Google and Yelp Reviews

The Federal Trade Commission and State Attorneys General are aggressively investigating the use of fake or false consumer reviews and testimonials – including AI-generated reviews – on consumer...

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5 Star Intel: How FTC and State AGs are Investigating Fake Google and Yelp Reviews ftcdefenselawyer.com/5-star-…

5 Star Intel: FTC and State AGs Investigating Fake Google and Yelp Reviews

The Federal Trade Commission and State Attorneys General are aggressively investigating the use of fake or false consumer reviews and testimonials – including AI-generated reviews – on consumer...

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A warning letter (or ten) for businesses: comply with the #FTC Consumer Review Rule | FTCDefenseLawyer.com ftc.gov/business-guidance/bl…

FTC Defense Lawyer to the Internet Marketing Industry

FTC Defense Lawyer. Award-winning nationally recognized attorney. FTC ad compliance lawyers, FTC CIDs + litigation. Federal Trade Commission defense attorneys.

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#FTC Warns 10 Companies About Possible Violations of the Agency’s New Consumer Review Rule | Hinch Newman LLP ftc.gov/news-events/news/pre…
FTC Warns 10 Companies About Possible Violations of the Agency’s New Consumer Review Rule

FTC Warns 10 Companies About Possible Violations of the Agency’s New Consumer Review Rule

Federal Trade Commission staff sent letters to 10 companies, warning them of potential violations of the agency’s 

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How to Avoid #FTC Made in USA Investigations | Hinch Newman LLP jdsupra.com/legalnews/how-to…

How to Avoid Scrutiny When Advertising or Labeling Made in USA

In 1997, following consumer research and public comments, the FTC published an Enforcement Policy Statement on U.S. Origin Claims to guide marketers and manufacturers that want to make an...

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Hinch Newman LLP Selected to Author Prestigious ALM #FTC Consumer Protection Law Treatise ftcattorney.com/richard-b-ne…

Richard B. Newman Selected to Co-Author ALM FTC Law, Practice and Procedure Treatise

As a result of the firm’s demonstrated subject matter expertise and track record of success in the fields of FTC advertising compliance, investigations and defense, Richard B. Newman has been...

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The Art of Responding to an FTC Civil Investigative Demand | HInch Newman LLP #FTC ftcattorney.com/art-respondi…

Top FTC Attorney Tips on the Art of Responding to an FTC CID

Leading FTC lawyer Richard B. Newman discusses the art of responding to an FTC Civil Investigative Demand (CID).

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Essential Guide to FTC Made in USA Do's and Don'ts | Hinch Newman LLP ftcdefenselawyer.com/guide-t…

Guide to FTC Made in USA Advertising Do’s and Don’ts

The Federal Trade Commission recently enacted the Made in USA Labeling Rule and updated its “Complying with the Made in USA Standard” business guidance. Both reinforce the “all or virtually all”...

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The Art of Responding to an FTC Civil Investigative Demand (CID) | Hinch Newman LLP ftcattorney.com/art-respondi… #ftc

Top FTC Attorney Tips on the Art of Responding to an FTC CID

Leading FTC lawyer Richard B. Newman discusses the art of responding to an FTC Civil Investigative Demand (CID).

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FTC Action Against Ticket Resellers for Alleged Violation of BOTS Act | Hinch Newman LLP ftcdefenselawyer.com/ftc-ann…

FTC Announces Action Against Ticket Resellers for Alleged BOTS Act Violations

On August 18, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission announced an action against a ticket broker operation for allegedly using unlawful tactics to exceed ticket purchasing limits for many popular events,...

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Essential Guide to FTC Made in USA Advertising and Labeling Do's and Don'ts | Hinch Newman LLP ftcdefenselawyer.com/guide-t…

Guide to FTC Made in USA Advertising Do’s and Don’ts

The Federal Trade Commission recently enacted the Made in USA Labeling Rule and updated its “Complying with the Made in USA Standard” business guidance. Both reinforce the “all or virtually all”...

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Definitive Guide to FTC Made in USA Advertising / Hinch Newman LLP ftcdefenselawyer.com/guide-t…

Guide to FTC Made in USA Advertising Do’s and Don’ts

The Federal Trade Commission recently enacted the Made in USA Labeling Rule and updated its “Complying with the Made in USA Standard” business guidance. Both reinforce the “all or virtually all”...

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Responding to an FTC Civil Investigative Demand (CID) or Access Letter is an Art Form ftcattorney.com/art-respondi…

Top FTC Attorney Tips on the Art of Responding to an FTC CID

Leading FTC lawyer Richard B. Newman discusses the art of responding to an FTC Civil Investigative Demand (CID).

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Massachusetts Releases Junk Fee Rule Business Compliance Guidance ftcattorney.com/massachusett…

Massachusetts Releases Junk Fee Business Compliance Guidance

On July 29, 2025 the Massachusetts Attorney General released updated business guidance on the new “junk fee” rules.  Business must comply by September 2, 2025.  The updated guidance and webinar is...

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Amendments to the #FTC COPPA Rule Now in Effect | HinchNewman.com ftcdefenselawyer.com/amendme…
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Leading Internet Law Attorney | Internet Lawyer | Internet Attorney

Hinch Newman is a premier Internet law, online advertising and marketing, regulatory investigation and defense, IP and digital media law firm.

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