Florida AG Ashley Moody reached a settlement with online travel agency BookIt Operating LLC, the operator of BookIt.com, (“BookIt”) to resolve allegations that it knowingly collecting money from consumers for travel made...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: Republican Attorneys General Send Letter...more
11/9/2021
/ Amicus Briefs ,
Anti-Discrimination Policies ,
Automatic Renewals ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Education ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Election Results ,
Employer Mandates ,
Federal Contractors ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Act ,
Personal Information ,
State Attorneys General ,
Subscription Services ,
Title IX ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices ,
Vaccinations
The FTC announced that it would be refunding over $2 million to senior citizens and retirees who purchased finance and health-related newsletters, books, and subscription services published by Agora Financial, LLC, NewMarket...more
In response to rising complaints of financial harms, The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued a new enforcement policy (“Policy”) statement to help combat negative option marketing where consumers are deceptively signed up...more
The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) recently sent Notices of Penalty Offenses (“Notices”) to more than 700 businesses, including consumer products companies, retailers and retail platforms, and advertising agencies, warning...more
The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) reached a settlement with Ran Reske, the owner of mattress company Resident Home LLC d/b/a/ Nectar Sleep and other brands (collectively, “Nectar Sleep”), to resolve allegations that Nectar...more
The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) returned more than $1.1 million to consumers who were allegedly targeted by 8 Figure Dream Lifestyle LLC and related entities and individuals with a combination of illegal robocalls, live...more
The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) approved a settlement with movie ticket subscription service MoviePass, Inc., its parent company Helios and Matheson Analytics, Inc. (“Helios”), as well as Helios’s current and former...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: Greyhound Will No Longer Allow Suspicionless CBP...more
10/4/2021
/ Advertising ,
Amicus Briefs ,
Consent Decrees ,
Consumer Protection Act ,
Customs and Border Protection ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Act ,
Marketing ,
Opioid ,
Presidential Nominations ,
State Attorneys General ,
Timeshare ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
Washington AG Bob Ferguson reached a settlement with timeshare exit company Reed Hein & Associates LLC (“Reed Hein”) to resolve allegations that it used deceptive practices to market its timeshare exit services and to...more
Florida AG Ashley Moody and the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) reached a settlement with the operator of magazine subscription service Inmate Magazine Service, Inc. and related entities (collectively “Inmate Magazine...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: Vermont Attorney General Sues Fossil Fuel...more
9/21/2021
/ Climate Change ,
Consent Order ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Event Cancellation ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Fossil Fuel ,
FTC Act ,
State Attorneys General ,
StubHub ,
Truth in Lending Act (TILA) ,
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: Creepy Apps: FTC Shuts Down Stalkerware Company...more
Massachusetts AG Maura Healey reached a settlement with national debt collection company Transworld Systems, Inc. (“Transworld”) to resolve allegations that it used unfair and deceptive debt collection practices in servicing...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: Not Just Fun and Games: Angry Birds Allegedly...more
9/7/2021
/ Advertising ,
Cartwright Act ,
COPPA ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Collection ,
Debt Settlement Services ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Mobile Apps ,
Online Safety for Children ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Settlement Agreements ,
State Attorneys General ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices ,
Whistleblowers
Massachusetts AG Maura Healey reached a settlement with debt settlement company DMB Financial, LLC and its chief operating officer (collectively “DMB”) to resolve allegations that DMB used deceptive and unfair practices to...more
Texas AG Ken Paxton reached a settlement with bankrupt energy company Griddy Energy, LLC and its parent company (collectively “Griddy”) to resolve allegations stemming from spiking energy prices that Griddy passed on to its...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: Expensive Pets: Scammer Sells Badly Behaved...more
8/23/2021
/ Competition ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Debt Collection ,
Debt Collectors ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Dodd-Frank ,
Electronic Fund Transfer Act ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Financial Services Industry ,
State Attorneys General ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
Massachusetts AG Maura Healey reached a settlement with online short-term installation loan servicer Avant, LLC and related entities (collectively “Avant”) to resolve allegations that it used abusive debt collection practices...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 Group of 51 AGs Supports FCC’s...more
Florida AG Ashley Moody sued drinking-water system marketer Wellness Program Services, LLC d/b/a Trusii and related entities and individuals (collectively “Trusii”) over allegations that it used false and misleading health...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: Nevada Legislature Reforms Consumer Protection...more
Three bills introduced by Nevada AG Aaron Ford were recently enacted that will amend the Nevada Deceptive Trade Practices Act (“DTPA”), the Nevada Unfair Trade Practices Act (“UTPA”), and charitable donation laws, effective...more
Washington AG Bob Ferguson reached a settlement with Denver-based collection agency Machol & Johannes, LLC and its present and former owners (collectively “M&J”) to resolve allegations that the company engaged in unlawful...more
Subprime Auto Loan Company Settles Allegations It Turned Blind Eye to Shady Car Dealers -
Massachusetts AG Maura Healey reached a settlement with subprime automobile finance company United Auto Credit Corporation (“UACC”) to...more
6/8/2021
/ Automotive Loans ,
Car Dealerships ,
Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA) ,
Dietary Supplements ,
Dodd-Frank ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Fraudulent Marketing ,
Investor Protection ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
Political Candidates ,
State Attorneys General ,
Student Loans ,
Subprime Loans ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices