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In March 2025, Office of the Attorney General for the State of New York introduced the Fostering Affordability and Integrity Through Reasonable (“FAIR”) Business Practices Act in the State Senate and State Assembly. The...more
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
On May 22, 2025, the FTC filed a proposed stipulated order 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
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
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
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
Sometimes, deals are too good to be true. That was the case for Cleo AI, an online cash advance company that promised consumers fast, up-front cash payments. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Cleo AI offered...more
On March 21, a federal judge in Washington state denied Doxo Inc.’s motion to dismiss a complaint brought by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding Doxo’s alleged deceptive advertising practices. ...more
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
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
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
Join 100+ cross-industry advertising practitioners for comprehensive panel discussions, practical case studies and valuable insights on how to successfully navigate today’s new era of advertising at ACI's 8th Annual Legal,...more
The FTC settled with Invitation Homes Inc. to resolve allegations that its home rental service practices violated the FTC Act and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLB Act). ...more
Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more
Our special guest is Malini Mithal, Associate Director of the FTC’s Division of Financial Practices. In this episode, which repurposes a recent webinar, we review highlights of FTC regulatory and enforcement activity in 2023...more
Bissel Takes a Bite Out of SharkNinja's "#1 Brand" Claim at NAD - What makes a brand No. 1? Is it sales in dollars or units sold? That was the question in a recent challenge brought by Bissel Homecare, Inc. (Bissel), the...more
A recent rule promulgated by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) seeks to regulate possibly deceptive practices in automobile sales. Finalized in December, the Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Rule looks to protect...more
Stay informed about two recent FTC actions on price transparency, the “CARS” and “Unfair or Deceptive Fees” Rules, as well as similar state laws. By understanding regulators’ expectations regarding fee disclosure, add-on...more
On January 18, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) announced that it is postponing the effective date of the Combating Auto Retail Scams Rule (“CARS Rule”) in light of the legal challenge from industry trade...more
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
On September 8, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission announced that its administrative law judge had issued an Initial Decision and Order in the FTC's case against Intuit, alleging that the company had deceptively marketed the...more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a new rule aimed at eliminating certain "hidden" and "junk" fee practices. The FTC said that these fees, which may be undisclosed until late in the transaction process, are...more
As we enter the final quarter of 2023, the ArentFox Schiff Hospitality Industry group has identified several opportunities and challenges that could impact the hospitality industry, including issues related to artificial...more
On August 18, 2023, Travelers United, a traveler advocacy organization, filed a class-action lawsuit against Hyatt Hotels Corporation and its affiliates, accusing Hyatt of falsely advertising hotel room rates and cheating...more
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