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Technology & Science

Oct. 29, 2009

Sponsored Social Media, Now Regulated

Anthony DiResta of Manatt address the reality, challenges and opportunities of the FTC Guides regulating social media.

INTERNET

By Anthony DiResta

A couple of weeks ago, the Federal Trade Commission released its highly anticipated Guides on Testimonials and Endorsements. Simply put, blogging is now a regulated industry.

Although the FTC has attempted, in recent days, to soften the blow of this news, and to explain the Guides' consequences, it would be a mistake to examine the Guides in isolation. State attorneys general can apply the Guides under state laws tha...

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