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FTC says Uber took a wrong turn with misleading privacy, security promises
How much information does Uber have about its riders and drivers? A lot. The FTC just…
FTC says Bronx Honda discriminated against African-American and Hispanic consumers
The FTC’s complaint against Bronx Honda alleges the company jacked up what consumers had to pay…
As holiday shopping begins, the FTC and IRS agree: scams and identity theft are always bad for business
The turkey is gone, and the relatives have departed. We’ve now officially entered holiday shopping season,…
In Fat Giraffe Marketing’s ads, truth was the endangered species
The name of the case is FTC v. Fat Giraffe Marketing Group, but the lawsuit has…
Business owners: Scams will follow new rescue plan
The pandemic is still taking a toll on your customers, your employees – and your business.…
$3 million FCRA settlement puts tenant background screening at the forefront
When people are looking to rent a house or apartment, the most important “screening” isn’t on…
FTC to glue company: Stick to established Made in USA principles
FTC to glue company: Stick to established Made in USA principles lfair October 19, 2016 |…
What’s at the intersection of COVID-19, cancer claims, and CBD? This FTC case
What’s at the intersection of COVID-19, cancer claims, and CBD? This FTC case lfair April 28,…
How small businesses can up the impact of their charitable donations
As the holidays – and the end of the tax year – draw near, people are…
Voice cloning: Where WOW meets OMG
Have you had this experience? You hear about a remarkable innovation, but before you can finish…
Navigating the world of kids’ marketing: Best Practice Principles from ICPEN
As parents know, kids spend a huge amount of time online, especially now with COVID-19 school…
Multi-party liability | Federal Trade Commission
Today we are announcing another enforcement action seeking to hold companies responsible for consumer injury caused…
Franchise Fundamentals: Researching franchise opportunities
No one would try to run a marathon with just a few days of preparation. It…
So proudly we hail: Maryland federal prosecutors honored with FTC award
Laidlaw v. Organ was an 1817 Supreme Court case concerning an allegedly deceptive trade practice affecting…
Deceptive “certified organic” claims leave consumers verklempt
Remember Saturday Night Live’s “Coffee Talk with Linda Richman”? When the host got verklempt, she suggested…
Lead generation: When the “product” is personal data
There’s been a lot of talk about “ping trees” and other activities associated with the lead…
Fake government affiliation: A name game no one should play
What’s in a name? According to an FTC lawsuit filed in April, if you’re an outfit…
Corporate boards: Don’t underestimate your role in data security oversight
For businesses in the middle of a global pandemic, there’s no such thing as “business as…