Blogger or journalist? The courts may have to decide in light of new FTC guidelines | CF

RCFP: New FTC guidelines may affect electronic journalists.

FROM THE ARTICLE: The Federal Trade Commission approved on Monday final revisions to new guidelines that will require manufacturers and bloggers who work for them to disclose the exchange of free merchandise. The guidelines are meant to apply to those who are paid to promote products, not those who are engaged in journalism, but drawing a line between the two is often difficult, and ultimately will have to be decided by courts if the FTC chooses to prosecute a blogger who is engaged in journalism.

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