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NY AG Reaches $3.2M in Settlements With 8 New York Nissan Dealerships

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New York Attorney General (AG) Letitia James’ office has reached a cumulative total of $3.2 million in settlements with eight Nissan dealerships that the office accuses of overcharging New Yorkers for purchasing leased...more

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FTC Proposes Largest Dealer Fine in Its History

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On December 19, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission announced a proposed $20 million settlement with Leader Automotive Group and its parent company, AutoCanada, to resolve claims brought by the FTC and the State of Illinois....more

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FTC and Connecticut AG File Suit Against Auto Dealer over Alleged “Junk Fees”

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Connecticut Attorney General William Tong filed suit against auto dealer Manchester City Nissan (Manchester City), its owner, and several employees for allegedly deceiving consumers...more

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Indiana AG to Used Car Dealers: Do Not Pose as a Private Seller on Craigslist (or Elsewhere)!

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On January 15, 2021, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita entered into an Assurance of Voluntary Compliance with Moto Cars USA LLC, under which the AG alleged that Moto Cars violated Indiana's Deceptive Consumer Sales Act....more

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How Not to Handle a Crisis: FTC Sues Marketer for Deceptive COVID Stimulus Mailers

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In April, we wrote about the Georgia Attorney General's Office's warnings against deceptive advertising related to COVID-19 stimulus payments. In its guidance, the AG noted the possibility that representations implying that a...more

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Georgia AG Warns Against Deceptive Advertising Related to COVID-19 Stimulus Payments

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The COVID-19 situation has turned everything on its head. Most retail commerce is shut down, many are working from home, and it has become commonplace to plausibly forget whether today is a Monday or a Friday. Despite all the...more

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