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FTC Wields Penalty Offense Authority Against Walmart and Kohls Over Environmental Claims

In two parallel Stipulated Orders, the FTC has reached settlements with retailers Walmart Inc. and Kohl’s Inc. to resolve allegations that both companies violated the FTC Act, the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act,...more

Auto Dealer Pays $10 Million in Record-Setting Settlement with the FTC and Illinois

The FTC and Illinois AG Kwame Raoul reached a settlement with multistate auto dealership Edward Napleton Automotive Group and affiliate persons and dealerships (collectively, “Napleton”) to resolve allegations that Napleton...more

FTC Announces Proposed Settlement with Texas Supplement Companies over Baseless Health Claims

The FTC has announced a proposed settlement with Health Research Laboratories, LLC, Whole Body Supplements, LLC, and their owner (collectively, “Respondents”), over allegations that they made unsubstantiated claims that their...more

FTC Settles with CafePress Over Data Security Breaches

The FTC has reached a settlement with Residual Pumpkin Entity, LLC and PlanetArt, LLC—the former and current owners of online merchandise platform CafePress (collectively, “CafePress”)—to resolve allegations that CafePress...more

FTC Alleges HomeAdvisor Misled Businesses Regarding Leads

The FTC has charged HomeAdvisor, Inc.—also d/b/a Angi Leads and HomeAdvisor Powered by Angi—with violations of Section 5 of the FTC Act for allegedly using deceptive and misleading marketing tactics in selling home...more

The State AG Report – 3.10.2022

Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •Bipartisan AG Coalition Investigates...more

Weight Watchers Affiliates to Shed $1.5 Million in FTC COPPA Settlement

The FTC announced a settlement with WW International, Inc. (f/k/a Weight Watchers) and its subsidiary Kurbo Inc. to resolve allegations that the companies violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act by marketing a...more

FTC Bullish on Deceptive Tactics: Stock-Trading Website to Pay More Than $2.4 Million

The FTC has reached a settlement with the operators of online stock trading site RagingBull.com and affiliated entities (collectively, “RagingBull”) to resolve allegations that RagingBull used false earnings claims to...more

Rhode Island Attorney General and FTC Team Up to Block Merger of Healthcare Systems

Rhode Island AG Peter Neronha issued a decision pursuant to his authority under Rhode Island’s Hospitals Conversions Act denying a proposed merger between healthcare systems Lifespan Corporation and Care New England Health...more

FTC Reminder: Civil Investigative Demands Are Compulsory

The FTC obtained court orders requiring VoIP service providers XCast Labs, Inc. and Deltracon, Inc. to produce information requested in Civil Investigative Demands issued by the FTC as part of its ongoing investigation into...more

Be My Valentine (Send Me $$$)!

The FTC released new data showing the rising prevalence of romance scams and the financial toll these scams take on consumers....more

The State AG Report – 2.10.2022

Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: Baby Food Manufacturer Agrees to Reduce...more

Burger Chain Operator Accused of Misleading Franchisees

The FTC sued fast-food restaurant chain Burgerim, an affiliated entity, and their owner (collectively, “Burgerim”) over allegations that Burgerim used false and misleading promises to sell franchises in violation of the FTC...more

FTC Sends Refunds to Consumers Who Bought Fish Oil Supplements Marketed with Unproven Health Claims

The FTC announced that it is refunding a total of $396,431 to more than 1,800 consumers nationwide as part of its final settlement with German multinational chemical company BASF SE, its U.S. subsidiary, and BASF-retained...more

The State AG Report – 1.27.2022

The State AG Report – 1.27.2022- Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: Google...more

FTC Objects to $4.4 Billion Acquisition of Defense Contractor, Citing Antitrust Concerns

The FTC sued the world’s largest defense contractor, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc., the last independent U.S. supplier of missile propulsion systems, to block Lockheed Martin’s proposed...more

FTC Orders Online Retailer to Post Negative Customer Reviews of Its Products

The FTC reached a settlement with online fashion retailer Fashion Nova, LLC to resolve allegations that it blocked negative reviews from being posted on its website in violation of the FTC Act...more

The State AG Report – 1.20.2022

Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •Student Loan Servicer Agrees to Cancel $1.7...more

FTC and DOJ Seek Public Input on Modernizing Merger Guidelines to Improve Enforcement

The FTC and the U.S. DOJ’s Antitrust Division launched a joint public inquiry aimed at strengthening enforcement against illegal mergers that threaten competition and consumer choice...more

Dun & Bradstreet Agrees to Refund Consumers and Reform Its Marketing and Credit Report Correction Practices

The FTC reached a settlement with business credit reports provider Dun & Bradstreet, Inc. to resolve allegations that D&B used deceptive and unfair practices to sell its products to small and mid-sized businesses...more

Lead Generation Company Settles Allegations It Misled Millions of Consumers to Collect Sensitive Financial Information

The FTC reached a settlement with lead generation company ITMedia Solutions LLC and a number of related entities and individuals (collectively “ITMedia”) to resolve allegations that ITMedia used misleading marketing tactics...more

The State AG Report - Volume 8, Issue 1 | January 6, 2022

Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: Show Me the Money: Attorneys General Urge CFPB...more

Failure to Report Acquisition of Shares to FTC Leads to $1.4 Million Penalty

The FTC reached a settlement with investment fund operator Biglari Holdings Inc. to resolved allegations that it failed to report an acquisition of shares in restaurant chain operator Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. to...more

Online Advertising Platform Settles Allegations It Collected Personal Information from Children

The FTC reached a settlement with online advertising platform OpenX Technologies, Inc. to resolve allegations that OpenX collected personal information from children under 13 without parental consent in violation of the FTC...more

$21 Million Settlement for Consumers Duped into Buying Subscriptions from Online Consumer Background Report Provider

The FTC and the U.S. DOJ reached a settlement with online consumer background report provider MyLife.com Inc. and its founder and CEO, Jeffrey Tinsley, to resolve allegations that MyLife used misleading tactics to sell...more

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