Californians receive $156 Venmo payouts in Thomson Reuters privacy settlement

The payments follow a $27.5 million settlement approved in October By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs April…

$586 million Western Union settlement: Be careful about the company your company keeps

“For many years, Western Union’s money transfer system has been used by fraudsters around the world…

$20 million FTC settlement requires Uber to have proof for earnings, auto financing claims

In promotional materials to attract prospective drivers, ride-hailing company Uber Technologies touted how much money drivers…

$575 million Equifax settlement illustrates security basics for your business

Patch your software. Segment your network. Monitor for intruders. According to tech experts, those are security…

Data security settlement with service provider includes updated order provisions

The domino principle. The ripple effect. The butterfly phenomenon. Apply the analogy of your choice to…

USAA to pay $3.25 mIllion in data breach settlement

Settlement checks expected after final court approval on May 21, 2025 By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs…

HP to pay $4 million in class-action settlement over discount claims

Affected customers could get $10 to $100 as settlement payments By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs April…

FTC settlement challenges deceptive claims by patent assertion entity

Patent assertion entities have been the subject of much debate in antitrust and intellectual property circles.…

It’s no longer business as usual at Herbalife: An inside look at the $200 million FTC settlement

Multi-level marketer Herbalife will pay $200 million back to people who were taken in by what…

FTC settlement with Amazon yields $70 million for consumers, advice for business

The FTC’s law enforcement action against Amazon for unauthorized billing recently settled, leaving two key takeaways:…

Settlement with operator of post-secondary schools offers an education about lead generation

Colleges are known for team sports, but it’s an unfortunate fact that consumer deception can be…

$3 million FCRA settlement puts tenant background screening at the forefront

When people are looking to rent a house or apartment, the most important “screening” isn’t on…

$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…

Zooming in on Zoom’s unfair and deceptive security practices: More about the FTC settlement

This time last year, “zoom” was just a word related to speed. But the pandemic has…

Who Gets a Child’s Injury Settlement After Divorce?

Divorce is complicated, and it often forces parents to think about things they never expected—custody schedules,…

$10 million ABCmouse settlement: Avoiding auto-renewal traps

Online subscription services can be a convenience for consumers and a boon for business – especially…

How Much Is A Slip And Fall Settlement Worth in Philadelphia?

Philadelphia slip and fall accidents can leave injured parties wondering, “How much compensation can I receive?”…