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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…
FTC 86s LOAN MOD TXTS
FTC watchers will remember Phillip A. Flora. In the first case of its kind, the FTC…
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…