There are foundational consumer protection principles that bear repeating whenever the opportunity arises. The FTC’s just-announced…
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Top frauds of 2018 | Federal Trade Commission
Every year, millions of consumers tell us – and our partners – about the frauds they…
Nightmare on Main Street | Federal Trade Commission
With a company name like Broadway Global Master, you might expect high kicks and jazz hands.…
Double duty? | Federal Trade Commission
Sometimes it’s great to put stuff to more than one use. Think the versatile Swiss Army…
Shifty shades of gray | Federal Trade Commission
Everyone harbors a dark secret – a forbidden mystery concealed behind closed doors. Three cases just…
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…
FTC in action | Federal Trade Commission
In these unprecedented times, the Commission is working on all fronts to stop pandemic-related scams or…
Background checks? Don’t double-dip. | Federal Trade Commission
Need to verify an applicant’s employment or income history? Checking to see if a candidate has…
Collection and protection | Federal Trade Commission
The terms of an FTC settlement apply just to that business, of course. But clued-in companies…
Running the risk | Federal Trade Commission
The online ads offer consumers a “risk-free trial” of skincare products from companies that claim to…
Buyers burned by BurnLounge | Federal Trade Commission
If you or your clients work in the multi-level marketing (MLM) arena, a decision by a…
Mentioning unmentionables | Federal Trade Commission
When it comes to using online negative options to sell unmentionables (or anything else), there are…
Federal Trade Commission Antitrust Roundup: Trump Administration Off to An Aggressive Start
Last week, on April 10, 2025, the U.S. Senate confirmed Mark Meador as the FTC’s third Republican…
Multi-party liability | Federal Trade Commission
Today we are announcing another enforcement action seeking to hold companies responsible for consumer injury caused…
Fear factor? | Federal Trade Commission
You’ve probably seen them on TV: announcements with prominent warnings about FDA actions involving certain prescription…
Everybody comment now? | Federal Trade Commission
Willing to wager there’s no plausible connection between 90s dance group C + C Music Factory…
Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson Appoints Deputy Directors for the Bureau of Competition and Bureau of Consumer Protection
Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has appointed David Shaw as Principal Deputy Director and…
Federal Trade Commission Launches Inquiry on Tech Censorship
Today, the Federal Trade Commission launched a public inquiry to better understand how technology platforms deny…