FTC Defense Lawyer Alert: Updated International Consumer Protection Network Website by Richard B. Newman, July 3, 2017 The Federal Trade Commission and other consumer protection agencies have unveiled an updated website for international consumer protection and enforcement. The International Consumer Protection and Enforcement Network is an organization composed of consumer protection authorities from over 60 countries. ICPEN members seek to protect consumers from fraudulent, deceptive and unfair commercial practices by sharing information about cross-border issues and encouraging cooperation amongst law enforcement agencies. The website provides new tools for members to securely share intelligence on unlawful commercial practices. Additionally, victims of international scams are able to file a complaint on the website, which is available in eight languages, English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Spanish and Turkish. Through arrangements and agreements with consumer protection enforcement agencies in foreign countries, and through multilateral organizations, the FTC pursues investigations that affect U.S. consumers and promotes cooperation in furtherance of best practices. The FTC also develops policies that promote consumer choice and encourage consumer confidence in the international marketplace, with a particular focus on e-commerce and emerging technologies. Contact an FTC advertising compliance and defense lawyer at Hinch Newman to discuss current regulatory policies or if your company is the subject of a regulatory investigation. Follow FTC defense lawyer on LinkedIn. Richard B. Newman is an Internet marketing compliance and regulatory defense attorney at Hinch Newman LLP focusing on advertising and digital media matters. His practice includes conducting legal compliance reviews of advertising campaigns, representing clients in investigations and enforcement actions brought by the Federal Trade Commission and state Attorneys General, commercial litigation, advising clients on promotional marketing programs, and negotiating and drafting legal agreements. ADVERTISING MATERIAL. These materials are provided for informational purposes only and are not to be considered legal advice, nor do they create a lawyer-client relationship. No person should act or rely on any information in this article without seeking the advice of an attorney. Information on previous case results does not guarantee a similar future result. Hinch Newman LLP / 40 Wall St., 35thFloor, New York, NY 10005 | (212) 756-8777. Filed under: Blue Book, Revenue Tagged under: Consumer Protection, Federal trade commission About the Author Richard B. Newman Richard Newman is an FTC defense lawyer at Hinch Newman LLP. He is a nationally recognized FTC defense lawyer and advertising compliance attorney. He regularly provides advertising counsel and represents clients in high-profile investigations (CIDs) and enforcement proceedings initiated by the Federal Trade Commission, state attorneys general, departments of consumer affairs, and other federal and state agencies with jurisdiction over advertising and marketing practices. Richard’s practice also concentrates upon transactional matters relating to the dissemination of national advertising campaigns, including the gamut of affiliate marketing, telemarketing, lead generation, list management and licensing agreements.