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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…
FTC Sends More Than $2.6 Million in Refunds to Small Businesses Harmed by Payment Processor First American Payment Systems
The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $2.6 million in refunds to small businesses harmed…
50 more FTC warning letters say “Enough!” to questionable coronavirus claims
Elderberry, hydrogen peroxide, iodine, mushrooms, and horse milk. (Horse milk?) The FTC just sent 50 more…
FTC Chairman Ferguson Appoints Christopher Mufarrige as Director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection
Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has appointed Christopher Mufarrige as Director of the agency’s…
FTC Sends More Than $19.8 Million in Refunds to Consumers Harmed by Aqua Finance’s Deceptive Sales Tactics
The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $19.8 million in refunds to consumers who were…
Student loan debt and COVID: FTC sends warning letter to Frank Financial Aid
For people dealing with student loan debt – your employees, a family member, or maybe you…
New FTC Data Spotlight offers illuminating insights into impersonation scams
Is the person who contacted your employee really from the IRS or Social Security Administration? And…
FTC Announces Refund Claims Process for Avast Customers Impacted by Deceptive Privacy Claims
The Federal Trade Commission is sending claim forms to consumers who bought deceptively marketed antivirus software…