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
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
4/8/2022
/ Add-ons ,
Civil Monetary Penalty ,
Consumer Fraud ,
Dealerships ,
Discrimination ,
Fair Lending ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Motor Vehicles ,
Race Discrimination ,
State Attorneys General ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
The FTC released new data showing the rising prevalence of romance scams and the financial toll these scams take on consumers....more
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
2/15/2022
/ Baby Products ,
Canada ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Crowdfunding ,
Dietary Supplements ,
False Statements ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Franchises ,
Internet Lenders ,
Lead ,
Lenders ,
State Attorneys General ,
State Elections ,
Vaccinations
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
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-
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
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
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
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
1/25/2022
/ Antitrust Division ,
Competition ,
Credit Reports ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Fraud ,
Mergers ,
Navient ,
Over-the-Counter Sales ,
Payment Processors ,
Political Candidates ,
State Attorneys General ,
Student Loans ,
Telemarketing ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
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
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
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
1/14/2022
/ Bank Accounts ,
Civil Monetary Penalty ,
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Act ,
Marketing ,
Misleading Impressions ,
Personal Information ,
Sensitive Personal Information ,
Social Security Numbers ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
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
1/11/2022
/ Acquisitions ,
Big Tech ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Cracker Barrel ,
Diversity ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act ,
Hazardous Substances ,
Liquid Natural Gas ,
Payment Systems ,
Pipelines ,
Pregnancy Discrimination ,
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act ,
Railways ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Retirement Plan ,
State Attorneys General
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
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
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