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FTC Report On Product Support For “Smart” Devices Suggests Future Enforcement Push
On Tuesday, November 26, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) released a staff report examining the…
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FTC challenges influencer campaign for Warner Bros.’ Shadow of Mordor game
In the popular video game Shadow of Mordor, players don’t just randomly slash, hack, and pillage.…
Third Circuit rules in FTC v. Wyndham case
FTC watchers and data security mavens, it’s the decision you’ve been waiting for. The United States…
Claims for DanActive False and Deceptive, says FTC
In addition to allegations about Activia Yogurt, the FTC’s recent settlement with Dannon Corporation challenged health…
FTC shuts down $9.7 million debt collection scheme
Victims were threatened with jail, lawsuits, garnishment By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs May 5, 2025 Phantom…
FTC Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees to Take Effect on May 12, 2025
Staff of the Federal Trade Commission published Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) designed to provide consumers and…
FTC, Nevada sue $1.2 billion 'investment scam'
False claims on social media lured young people into costly programs By James R. Hood of…
Wyndham’s settlement with the FTC: What it means for businesses – and consumers
Data security watchers read with interest the United States Court of Appeals’ decision earlier this year…
First FTC ROSCA case challenges bogus BOGO and “free” claims
It’s called ROSCA – the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act – and it prohibits marketers from…
FTC Cracks Down on Use of No-Hire Agreements As Anti-Competitive
On December 4, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) ordered building services contractor Guardian Industries, Inc.…
Free means free, says the FTC
You can swim freestyle. You can work freelance. And there are those among us who still…
FTC announces first mobile app case
There are some combinations that raise immediate compliance issues for responsible businesses — and kids’ privacy…
FTC, State of Nevada Take Action Against IM Mastery Academy for Deceiving Consumers
The Federal Trade Commission and the State of Nevada are taking action to stop a wide-ranging…
FTC Posts $20 Million Settlement With Dealer Group For Alleged Deceptive Practices
On Thursday, December 19, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Illinois Attorney General announced a…
FTC Path case helps app developers stay on the right, er, path
In the few years it’s been up and running, Path has billed itself as a different…
Ashley Madison settles with FTC over data security
If you care about data security and privacy, you’ll want to read about the FTC’s settlement…
FTC sends $18 million in refunds to Publishers Clearing House customers
281,000+ consumers will receive refunds after FTC finds deceptive sweepstakes By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs April…