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FTC Targets Deceptive Debt Relief Operation for Misleading Consumers

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In a recent enforcement action highlighting its ongoing scrutiny of deceptive debt relief schemes, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has shut down an operation accused of falsely representing affiliations with government...more

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FTC Settles with NextMed Over Deceptive Pricing, Hidden Material Terms, and Fake Reviews and Testimonials in Telehealth Membership...

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This week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a settlement with NextMed parent company Southern Health Solutions, Inc., in response to allegations that the telemedicine platform offered deceptive claims and fake...more

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FTC’s Junk Fee Rule FAQs Give Road Map for Displaying Price

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In May the FTC’s Rule on Deceptive or Unfair Fees (the Rule) went into effect, and the FTC staff published accompanying FAQs for business. We have blogged a lot about the proposed Rule, enforcement in this space and its windy...more

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FTC Files Proposed Order To Resolve Allegations of Purportedly Unlawful Student Loan Debt Relief Operation

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On May 22, 2025, the FTC filed a proposed stipulated ord​er in the District Court for the Middle District of Florida to resolve allegations ​that several individuals ​and the student loan debt relief companies that they...more

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[Podcast] AD Nauseam: I Want to Break Free – Free Claims!!

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In this episode of AD Nauseam, Amy Mudge and Daniel Kaufman explore the complexities of advertising “free” offers, emphasizing the importance of transparency and compliance with FTC guidelines. They discuss how the term...more

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Beware of Hidden Fees: The FTC Already Enforcing New ‘Junk Fees’ Rule

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On May 12, the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees took effect. Often referred to as the “Junk Fees Rule,” the Rule targets hidden, misleading, and deceptive charges and fees imposed by...more

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FTC Preemptively Throws Flag on StubHub Ahead of Football Season

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The FTC sent a warning letter to StubHub Holdings, Inc. regarding practices that may violate the Commission’s new Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees. In the letter, the FTC warned the company that it may have misrepresented...more

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Ensuring Compliance with ‘Junk Fee’ Regulatory Requirements

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With the continued expansion of the regulation of “junk fees,” including bipartisan actions from federal, state, and local authorities, it is more important than ever for businesses to ensure compliance with these...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Lessons from the FTC: The Cleo AI Settlement

The FTC’s settlement with Cleo AI gives some indication as to what we might see from the agency in the coming months. The FTC alleged, among other things, that Cleo AI’s actions violated Section 5 of the FTC Act. In...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

FTC acts against finance app for alleged deceptive cash advance practices

On March 27, the FTC announced an enforcement action resulting in a stipulated order from the U.S. SDNY regarding a cash advance company’s alleged violations of Section 5(a) of the FTC Act and the Restore Online Shoppers’...more

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Cash Advance Company to Pay $17 Million in FTC Settlement

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The FTC has reached a proposed settlement with Cleo AI, Inc., resolving allegations that the personal finance app violated the FTC Act and the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act through deceptive marketing and billing...more

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[Event] 11th Advertising Law Symposium - March 20th, Washington, DC

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Venable's AdLaw Symposium is back! Please join us in our Washington, DC, headquarters for this highly anticipated event focused on providing you with the information you need to promote your brand with confidence....more

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States and Feds Continue Crackdown on Hidden Fees

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Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell has announced new consumer protection regulations targeting so-called “junk fees.” Effective September 2, 2025, the regulations require businesses to clearly and prominently...more

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FDIC fines bank $650K for alleged unfair and deceptive acts

On January 31, the FDIC publicly announced its order for a bank in Sandy, Utah, to pay a civil money penalty of $650,000 due to allegations of deceptive acts and unfair practices. ...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Fifth Circuit Strikes Down FTC’s ‘Junk Fee’ Rule for Auto Dealers

On January 24, 2025, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals struck down an FTC rule aimed at curbing deceptive advertising and sales practices in the auto industry. The rule, which sought to prohibit certain “junk fees” and...more

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Outside the Rule, Inside the Court: FTC Throws a Curve for Rental Housing Rent and Fee Disclosures in Ads and Leasing

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Colorado Attorney General filed suit January 16 against a major property management company, alleging deceptive practices under Section 5 of the FTC Act, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act...more

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Stay ADvised: 2025, Issue 3

FTC's Final Junk Fees Rule Narrowed in Scope - On December 17, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released its final Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees, commonly known as the "Junk Fees Rule." This final rule has a...more

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[Podcast] AD Nauseam: Junk Fees Rule Crosses the Finish Line

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On today’s episode of AD Nauseam, Amy and Daniel are back with special guest, Randy Shaheen, a fellow partner at BakerHostetler, to discuss the passing of the FTC’s new Junk Fees Rule....more

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FTC and DOJ File Amended Complaint Against Cash Advance Fintech

On December 30, the Department of Justice (DOJ), at the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) referral, filed an amended complaint against an online cash advance provider. The complaint now names the company’s CEO as a defendant,...more

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Court approves FTC agreement with Invitation Homes; company to pay $48 million, address “junk fee” practices, stop certain other...

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Invitation Homes, the nation’s largest landlord of single-family homes, has agreed to pay $48 million and to stop a significant number of its rental practices, including misleading renters about lease costs and charging...more

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FTC’s Shuts Down Operators of Debt Relief Enterprise

On July 11, the Federal District Court for the Middle District of Florida granted the FTC’s request for a temporary restraining order against operators of a debt relief enterprise that unlawfully charged consumers illegal...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Ad Law News and Views - July 2024

IN THE NEWS AND LATEST UPDATES - Get these and other stories in real time when you subscribe to the Ad Law Access blog here or visit the Advertising and Privacy Law Resource Center here....more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

FTC refers ROSCA case against software company and executives to DOJ

On June 17, the FTC announced an enforcement action against a software company and two of its executives for its practices related to its subscription model. According to the redacted complaint filed by the DOJ (upon referral...more

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CFPB Bites of the Month - February 2024 - "I Got You, CFPB".

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In this month's article, we share some of our top "bites" covered during the February 2024 webinar....more

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FTC Announces Settlement of Junk Fee Enforcement Action

On February 6, the FTC announced that it had reached proposed settlements with several defendants in a pending action where the parties were accused of operating a fraudulent student debt relief scheme and collecting...more

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