More recommended reading in our legal series:

• FTC Publishes Final Guides Governing Endorsements, Testimonials
• Understanding and Implementing the New FTC Guidelines by LatinaBloggersConnect. Place the disclosure as close as possible to the claim. Account for size and color. Don’t hide it. Affiliate links must be disclosed.
• The FTC Answers Your Questions, by raised by culture
• How the New FTC Guidelines Impact Bloggers by Charlene Chronicles. Disclose in ANY social media mentions. Be up front in your disclosure. Your disclosure must travel with you.
• 5 Rules And Policies You Should Know About by LatinaBloggersConnect. Always disclose.  Pay attention to copyright laws. Understanding the use of images. Do not become a spammer. Create your own blog policy.
• CAN-SPAM Act: A Compliance Guide for Business | BCP Business Center
• Online Advertising and Marketing from BCP Business Center. A great resource for legal guidelines from the Federal Trade Commission.
• 4 laws every PR professional should know for a crisis: 1. Defamation. 2. Employment issues. 3. Preservation of data and evidence. 4. Disclosure.
• Customer Privacy Policy Essentials by Entrepreneur.com.  1. Decide how long you will keep customer information. 2. Make your policy easy to read. 3. Craft clear and conspicuous disclosures. 4. Don’t copy another company’s policy. 5. Consider hiring an expert. 6. Look for resources to help develop your policy.
• When are web publishers allowed to use content from other sites and social media? by IJNet