FTC watchers will remember Phillip A. Flora. In the first case of its kind, the FTC…
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The Younger Games? FTC challenges anti-aging claims as unsubstantiated
Who among us wouldn’t want to turn back the hands of time? But don’t try to…
FTC Sends More Than $18 Million to Consumers Harmed by Publishers Clearing House
The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $18 million in refunds to consumers harmed by…
Decision bolsters FTC position on soundboard tech
On April 27, 2018, the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit dismissed a…
FTC challenges Online Trading Academy’s money-making claims
Ads for health products often target Boomer Consumers, but those aren’t the only claims pitched to…
FTC says buyers strung along by deceptive endorsements for guitar DVDs
If you’ve been following recent developments about endorsements and affiliate marketing, the FTC’s settlement with Nashville-based…
POM v. FTC: A dozen quotable quotes from the D.C. Circuit opinion
POM Wonderful’s advertising claims were false and deceptive. That’s the conclusion of the United States Court…
The “law” of averages: FTC challenges SoFi’s student loan refinancing claims
Imagine a baseball scout is taking a look at a prospect. On paper, the slugger’s batting…
Hey Nineteen: Nine FTC developments that could impact your business in 2019
Steely Dan may be one of the best duos of the rock era. (Sorry, Donnie and…
FTC Announces 2025 Hart-Scott-Rodino Act Thresholds and Filing Fees
On January 10, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the 2025 threshold for applying the…
FTC sues Cambridge Analytica for deceptive claims about consumers’ personal information
The data that Facebook collects about its users could reveal a lot about users’ personalities. A…
FTC Workshop Targets Digital Marketplaces for Potential Predatory Pricing Claims
During a recent virtual workshop hosted by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), academics, trade association representatives,…
FTC, FDA warn companies making Coronavirus claims
When public health concerns hit the headlines, some companies rush to the market with products advertised…
FTC challenges claims for opiate withdrawal products
Is there a family or a workplace that hasn’t been touched in some way by the…
FTC Order Requires Workado to Back Up Artificial Intelligence Detection Claims
The Federal Trade Commission issued a proposed order requiring Workado, LLC to stop advertising the accuracy…
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 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 –…
FTC and New York AG miffed by overbiffing
If you aren’t familiar with the word “overbiffing,” there’s no need to add it to your…
FTC challenges TeleCheck’s checkered compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act
Whooping it up can be fun, but hooping it up – requiring consumers to jump through…
5th Circuit Vacates FTC New Car Dealer Rule
On January 27, 2025, the Fifth Circuit handed new car dealers a significant win by invalidating…
Largest FTC COPPA settlement requires Musical.ly to change its tune
We’ll confess to singing along to a Stevie Nicks song or doing an air guitar solo…