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FTC consumer protection year in review offers 2020 vision for your business
They say hindsight is 20/20, but what about foresight? We’re not ones to prognosticate, but a…
FTC’s record-setting Do Not Call settlement: 4 tips for business and one candid suggestion
Yesterday’s 10th anniversary of the National Do Not Call Registry was a good time to reflect…
Will a $63 million FTC-CFPB settlement encourage Green Tree to turn over a new leaf?
As the name suggests, Green Tree Servicing was supposed to service homeowners’ mortgages by collecting and…
Shifty shades of gray | Federal Trade Commission
Everyone harbors a dark secret – a forbidden mystery concealed behind closed doors. Three cases just…
Shape up your shapewear claims
We can’t vouch for the accuracy of Shakira’s representation that “Hips Don’t Lie.” But the FTC…
The lesson of the MARS Rule: Not one penny up front
Like calling an NFL lineman “Tiny,” we appreciate an ironic name as much as the next…
CROA case shows why piggybacking isn’t the answer for consumers shouldering bad credit
The practice is called piggybacking, but it’s not child’s play. It’s where a person with iffy…
Mars Petcare in the doghouse for deceptive claims about Eukanuba
“It’s a dog’s life,” they say – and according to Mars Petcare, its Eukanuba brand of…
Will the Court Require Congress to Say the “Magic Words?”
By Dennis Crouch Although most of our fare is IP related, I have also been keeping…
TracFone’s limits on “unlimited” data lead to $40 million in consumer refunds
Certain advertising terms are bound to attract consumer attention: “free,” “no diet or exercise required” –…
Nixing the Fix: Warranties, Mag-Moss, and restrictions on repairs
First, the bad news: That nifty purchase needs a repair. Now the good news for consumers:…
District court rules on redress, ROSCA, and disclosures
The scheme started with a Craigslist ad for a rental property and ended with a $5.2…
FTC sues marketers of student loan “debt relief” – and financer who helped it happen
Every spring at colleges across the country, many graduates receive a diploma in their hand –…
Folder-in-due-course doctrine?
Folder-in-due-course doctrine? lfair February 11, 2020 | 11:23AM Folder-in-due-course doctrine? By Lesley Fair You’ve heard of…
FTC’s Lord & Taylor case: In native advertising, clear disclosure is always in style
It’s a fetching frock with spaghetti straps, an engineered paisley print, and an asymmetrical hemline. And…
Cram doesn't pay
Cram doesn’t pay wfg-adm109 April 17, 2014 | 2:16PM Cram doesn’t pay By Lesley Fair Cramming…
Shining a light on misleading claims in auto ads
People usually think of beacons as radiant lights that attract attention. But the FTC has charged…
Why 603(y) doesn’t apply | Federal Trade Commission
Does your company use background checks in evaluating job applicants? If so, are you complying with…