The United States had barely finished blowing out 250 candles on its birthday cake when the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) decided to remind corporate America what “Made in USA” is actually supposed to mean. On July 6, 2026, the FTC sent a pointed message to the marketplace: unsubstantiated “Made in USA” claims will not go unnoticed. The FTC sent warning letters to several companies advertising products as “Made in USA” — and, in at least one case, “Made in Texas” — despite information suggesting that the products were imported in whole or in significant part.

Continue Reading Made in the USA? Prove It: FTC Marks America’s 250th with Crack Down on Domestic Origin Claims

This week the Supreme Court allowed the President to fire Commissioners of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) without cause. On the consumer protection side, the FTC proposed a policy statement addressing AI accuracy and approved consent orders for deceptive earnings claims and reviews and for hidden fees. On the competition side, the FTC and Department of Justice (DOJ) issued their Fiscal Year 2025 Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Annual Report. More on these stories after the jump.

Continue Reading FTC Blog Updates (June 29-July 3, 2026)

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) continues to prioritize consumer protection, taking significant steps to eliminate fraud and imposter scams. Additionally, the FTC issued a final consent order against a U.S. pest-control company to end its noncompete agreements with tens of thousands of its employees. The FTC also filed an amicus brief alleging that a major drug manufacturer maintained an illegal monopoly in the market for a drug used to treat several autoimmune conditions. These stories and more, after the jump.

Continue Reading FTC Blog Updates (June 15-26, 2026)

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) that could significantly reshape the micromobility industry. The CPSC issued the NPR to address what it describes as an “unreasonable risk of death and injury” associated with lithium-ion batteries used in micromobility products, including risks tied to thermal runaway that can lead to fires, explosions, gas releases, burns, overheating, and smoke inhalation. If finalized, the rule would impose mandatory safety requirements on a wide range of popular consumer products — from e-bikes to hoverboards.

Continue Reading CPSC’s Proposed Micromobility Rule Could Reshape the E-Bike and E-Scooter Industry: What Manufacturers and Retailers Need to Know About Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Requirements

With summer upon us, the FTC is turning up the heat—from mortgage relief scams and healthcare merger divestitures to DEI antitrust probes and contempt proceedings against a repeat offender. All this and more after the jump.

Continue Reading FTC Blog Updates (June 1-12, 2026)

The New York AI Synthetic Performers Disclosure Law, signed on December 11, 2025, creates an immediate compliance obligation for retailers, digital advertisers, and agencies, requiring conspicuous disclosure whenever a synthetic performer appears in a commercial advertisement distributed to New York consumers, with civil penalties of up to $5,000 per violation. Click here to continue reading the full version of this alert.

Register now to join Crowell attorneys Warren Lehrenbaum and Amy Symonds, along with guest speaker Ashish Deshmukh, Principal of Product Safety and Stewardship, Environment & Health at Ramboll, as they examine the rapidly evolving landscape of PFAS regulations and what they mean for companies that manufacture, import, sell, or distribute products containing PFAS materials. With overlapping federal and state compliance obligations now imminent, this session will provide actionable guidance to help companies determine whether they are impacted and how to meet their obligations. The webinar will take place on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT.

Continue Reading Save the Date: Webinar on Critical Reporting and Labeling Requirements for Products Containing PFAS: What Companies Need to Know (and DO) Now!

On June 1, 2026, the White House issued a statement that Brien Lorenze of Virginia is nominated as a commissioner of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) for a term of seven years, from October 27, 2024, filling the seat vacated by Commissioner Doug Dziak.

Continue Reading Brien Lorenze Nominated Commissioner of Consumer Product Safety Commission

Register now to join Crowell partners Matt Ferraro, Joanna Forster, and Jennie VonCannon as they explore AI liability, focusing on chatbots and generative AI, recent rulings on product liability in the digital realm, and new laws. This session will provide high-level legal strategies to manage risk and liability across AI applications, including white-label chatbots, virtual assistants, synthetic media, and employment tools. The webinar will take place on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PT.

Continue Reading Register Now! Large Liability Models? Emerging Tort and Privacy Risks in Chatbots and Generative AI