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