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Florida AG Settles Alleged Moving Brokerage Scheme, Banning Defendants and Securing $4M in Judgments

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On March 21, Florida Attorney General (AG) James Uthmeier’s Consumer Protection Division announced the resolution of ongoing litigation against a network of moving brokerage companies accused of misleading consumers. These...more

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New York Attorney General Advances New UDAP Legislation Paving the Way for Stronger State Consumer Protection in Wake of CFPB...

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On Thursday, March 13, 2025, New York Attorney General (“NYAG”) Letitia James advanced newly proposed legislation to better protect consumers and small businesses from unfair, deceptive, and abusive practices (“UDAP”). This...more

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California appellate court rules statutory damages don’t require proof of injury under state law

On February 13, in a decision from the California Court of Appeal, the court examined whether a consumer must establish actual damages to pursue statutory damages under California’s Fair Debt Buying Practices Act (FDBPA). The...more

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Seventh Circuit Reminds District Court That Civil Penalty Factors Must All Be Considered

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As we anticipate the forthcoming changes at the FTC and what enforcement will look like, one area that is often overlooked is the award of civil penalties in FTC cases....more

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What’s the Damage? - The FTC Cracks Down on False Promises of PPP Loans

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Note: The March 25 version of this article has been updated. The other day, the FTC announced settlements with two different companies that allegedly made false promises to small businesses that their companies could help...more

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How Did the FTC Get $16 Million in a Recent FTC Act Privacy Case?

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Advertising and privacy. In 2024, it’s hard to talk about one without the other. Almost like peanut butter and jelly. A recent case from the Federal Trade Commission is an important reminder about the privacy and...more

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New York Attorney General Unveils Latest Ticket Bot Enforcement Actions against Ticket Vendors and Software Developer

With summer concerts and music festivals in full swing, many fans will be surprised to find $145 face value tickets reselling online for $3,000 to $11,000....more

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