Clearly Conspicuous Podcast Series

In the first episode of his "Clearly Conspicuous" podcast series, "Consumer Protection: Ignorance Is Not Bliss," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta introduces himself and previews what listeners can expect from future episodes. Mr. DiResta, who co-chairs Holland & Knight's Consumer Protection Defense and Compliance Team, provides a brief summary of his law practice as well as a general overview of consumer protection and why you should be concerned about it.

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Consumer Protection: Ignorance Is Not Bliss

In the second episode of his "Clearly Conspicuous" podcast series, "How to Successfully Manage Governmental Investigations," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta identifies five key stages of governmental investigations. Mr. DiResta also provides immediate tasks that you should follow as soon as you receive a subpoena or Civil Investigative Demand (CID) as well as other key considerations to keep in mind.

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How to Successfully Manage Governmental Investigations

In the third episode of his "Clearly Conspicuous" podcast series, "Compliance Management System: You Better Have One... or Else," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta identifies the three main components of a compliance management system, or CMS: board/management oversight, an effective compliance/monitoring program and an audit system. Mr. DiResta explains the importance of each of these elements and why companies need to have an effective compliance management system in place to minimize risks.

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Compliance Management System: You Better Have One... or Else

In the fourth episode of his "Clearly Conspicuous" podcast series, "How to Comply with FTC's Guidance for Healthcare Companies," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta takes a look at the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) new compliance guidance for healthcare companies concerning advertising and marketing. Mr. DiResta starts by summarizing the new publication and provides key takeaways from the guidance. He also points out that these key takeaways can be used by anyone who does any kind of external marketing.

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How to Comply with FTC's Guidance for Healthcare Companies

In the sixth episode of his "Clearly Conspicuous" podcast series, "Made in the USA Claims," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta discusses the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) enforcement of deceptive "Made in the USA" claims and the new "Made in USA" Labeling Rule. The FTC has been cracking down on companies that make false or misleading claims about the origin of their products in order to deceive consumers into thinking they are buying American-made goods. Mr. DiResta discusses the role of the FTC in enforcing these rules and how businesses can ensure they comply with the new labeling requirements.

For more, visit: https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/media-entities/2023/03/podcast-made-in-the-usa-claims

Made in the USA Claims

In this episode of his "Clearly Conspicuous" podcast series, "Hidden Fees in the Live-Event Ticketing and Short-Term Lodging Industries," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta discusses the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) new rule targeting mandatory hidden fees and enhanced transparency in pricing disclosures. The rule, finalized after significant public feedback, specifically addresses the live-event ticketing and short-term lodging sectors, requiring businesses to include all mandatory fees in the prominently displayed total price. Although certain fees, such as government-imposed taxes and optional amenities, can be excluded, they must be clearly disclosed before purchase. Mr. DiResta emphasizes that though the rule currently targets only two industries, it reflects the FTC's broader intent to tackle deceptive pricing practices across various sectors.

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Hidden Fees in the Live-Event Ticketing and Short-Term Lodging Industries

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