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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 Continues Fight Against Fake Consumer Reviews

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The FTC has issued a proposed order to resolve its investigation of GGL Projects, Inc., d/b/a Sitejabber, over allegations that the company deceived consumers by misrepresenting ratings and reviews in violation of the FTC...more

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Online Career Training Company to Pay $43.5 Million for Deceptive Practices Targeting Service Members

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The FTC reached a settlement with Career Step, LLC to resolve allegations that the company violated the FTC Act, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, the Telemarketing and Consumer Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act, and the Telemarketing...more

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Arkansas AG Alleges Temu Uses E-Commerce App for Unlawful Data Access

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Arkansas AG Tim Griffin has filed a lawsuit against PDD Holdings Inc. and WhaleCo Inc., d/b/a Temu, alleging that Temu’s popular online shopping app operates as malware that is designed to gain unauthorized access to users’...more

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FTC and State AGs Continue Focus on Deceptive Social Media Marketing

Social media is ever present in the daily lives of the majority of Americans. It has also become one of the main advertising vehicles for companies in recent years. These advertisements and, more specifically, marketing via...more

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