FTC challenges claims for Quell pain relief device

Real estate professionals say it’s all about “location, location, location.” For health-related claims, the FTC says…

Null and VoIP: FTC reminds service providers of the letter of the law

We usually wouldn’t suggest you read someone else’s mail, but FTC staff just sent letters to…

FTC asks “Do consumers notice class action notices?”

Do consumers notice consumer class action notices? That’s one of the topics that experts will discuss…

Ad agency liability: FTC looks to conduct, not the grey flannel suit

According to the “Mad Men” stereotype, you could spot an old-school advertising agency executive by the…

Green Lights & Red Flags: FTC Rules of the Road for Business rocks on in Cleveland

Natives and fans heartily agree that “Cleveland Rocks!” That’s why the Federal Trade Commission and its…

FTC says Uber took a wrong turn with misleading privacy, security promises

How much information does Uber have about its riders and drivers? A lot. The FTC just…

FTC says Bronx Honda discriminated against African-American and Hispanic consumers

The FTC’s complaint against Bronx Honda alleges the company jacked up what consumers had to pay…

As holiday shopping begins, the FTC and IRS agree: scams and identity theft are always bad for business

The turkey is gone, and the relatives have departed. We’ve now officially entered holiday shopping season,…

FTC to glue company: Stick to established Made in USA principles

FTC to glue company: Stick to established Made in USA principles lfair October 19, 2016 |…

FTC Launches Joint Task Force to Investigate and Prosecute Non-Compete Agreements, as FTC Chairman declares the GOP a “Workers’ Party”

As Republicans regain control of the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) under the Trump-Vance Administration, employers that…

What’s at the intersection of COVID-19, cancer claims, and CBD? This FTC case

What’s at the intersection of COVID-19, cancer claims, and CBD? This FTC case lfair April 28,…

New FTC Data Show Top Text Message Scams of 2024; Overall Losses to Text Scams Hit $470 Million

New data from the Federal Trade Commission show that in 2024, consumers reported losing $470 million…

So proudly we hail: Maryland federal prosecutors honored with FTC award

Laidlaw v. Organ was an 1817 Supreme Court case concerning an allegedly deceptive trade practice affecting…

Celebrating the Impersonation Rule that helps the FTC fight scams

They say April showers bring May flowers. April also marks the one-year anniversary of the FTC’s…

Pink slip slip-up: First FTC cases challenging deceptive car title loans

She’s got a competition clutch with four on the floorAnd she purrs like a kitten ‘til…

FTC says DIRECTV wasn’t so direct about fees and negative options

Have you seen the ads where a popular celebrity touts DIRECTV on his own behalf and…

Stick with Security: FTC resources for your business

In our Stick with Security blog series, we’ve done our best to dive deeper into data…

Data portability is the topic at September 22nd FTC workshop

Consumers have come to expect their devices to be portable, but what about their data? The…

What’s on the regulatory review roll? FTC announces Franchise Rule workshop

Etymologists – the word origin people – trace “franchise” back to a mash-up of French terms…

$245 million FTC settlement alleges Fortnite owner Epic Games used digital dark patterns to charge players for unwanted in-game purchases

The FTC’s $275 million proposed settlement with Epic Games, owner of Fortnite, alleges the company violated…

FTC 2021 Data Book: Just the facts

In the old TV show Dragnet, Sergeant Joe Friday was famous for saying “Just the facts, ma’am.”…

First FTC coronavirus lawsuit alleges company lured consumers with false SBA connection

The COVID-19 crisis has many small businesses on the ropes, so it’s unfortunate we have to…