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The FTC’s letters highlight the commission’s concern that tech companies may adopt content moderation or data security policies that, while designed to meet foreign legal requirements, could impermissibly infringe upon U.S....more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a complaint in the Central District of California against Fitness International, LLC and Fitness & Sports Clubs, LLC (together, LA Fitness), alleging unfair and deceptive practices...more
A Texas federal court recently declined to enjoin an administrative action brought by the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) against Asbury Automotive Group (“Asbury”), one of the largest automobile dealer groups in the United...more
Yesterday, the D.C. Circuit issued the latest decision in the saga over President Trump’s firing of the Democratic Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Commissioners. That decision sets the stage for a likely emergency application...more
The FTC has sued Fitness International, LLC and Fitness & Sports Clubs, LLC—the operators of “LA Fitness”—alleging that the gyms have made it extremely difficult for consumers to cancel memberships and recurring charges in...more
The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) set out to modernize the Negative Option Rule promulgated in 1973, now referred to as the “Click to Cancel” rule (the “Rule”), to make it easier for consumers to cancel recurring...more
On August 12, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ordered Match Group, owners and operators of online dating platforms such as Match.com, OkCupid, PlentyOfFish, The League, and others, to pay $14 million. This settlement...more
This article provides an overview of materiality’s important role in false and deceptive advertising law, centered around the role of consumer surveys. It explains the legal requirements for materiality under different...more
Our Consumer Protection/FTC Team examines how the FTC continues to actively pursue companies with allegedly complicated cancellation practices by relying on existing legal authority despite setbacks to the Click-to-Cancel...more
On August 20, 2025, the FTC filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, alleging that the Gym violated the FTC Act and the Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act (ROSCA). The FTC's...more
In Walter Coleman, et al. v. Burger King Corp., No. 22-20925 (S.D. Fla.), a putative class of consumers from thirteen states alleges that Burger King’s advertising for items such as the Whopper materially exaggerates portion...more
This article provides an overview of sensory claim substantiation: the types of sensory claims, how to identify the right sensory claim for your product, research design methods, best practices for each type of claim, and how...more
On August 6, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) filed a motion for preliminary injunction to block Edwards Lifesciences Corporation’s (“Edwards”) $945 million proposed acquisition of JenaValve Technology, Inc....more
In August 2024, a Texas federal court struck down a broad Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule that would have banned the vast majority of employee non-competition agreements. ...more
The FTC has reached proposed settlements with Assurance IQ, LLC and MediaAlpha, Inc., resolving allegations that the companies misled consumers into buying health insurance plans without the promised coverage and subjected...more
The FTC has reached a settlement with Match Group, Inc. and Match Group, LLC (collectively, “Match”)—the owners and operators of online dating services Match.com, OkCupid, PlentyofFish, The League, and other dating sites—to...more
Last month, we posted an update describing Florida’s investigation into whether the CDP and the Science Based Targets Initiative are facilitating unlawful collusion among financial institutions and investment services to use...more
Federal and State Regulatory Announcements- CFPB Seeks Comment on New Thresholds for Larger Participants in the Automobile Financing, Consumer Reporting, International Money Transfer, and Debt Collection Markets. On August...more
A federal court in the District of Columbia has recently granted summary judgment to former FTC commissioner Rebecca Slaughter, who is challenging her removal from the FTC by President Trump. Slaughter v. Trump, 2025 WL...more
The FTC announced today a $100 million judgment against Assurance IQ for alleged deceptive practices targeting consumers seeking health insurance. The FTC initiated the complaint, FTC v. Assurance IQ LLC, U.S. District Court,...more
On July 9, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) hosted a workshop to discuss unfair and/or deceptive trade practices in gender affirming care (“GAC”) for minors. During this webinar, the FTC indicated it would be...more
Welcome to our new series on Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforcement, where we will provide practical insights into emerging FTC priority areas for consumer protection and data privacy enforcement. Overall, the current FTC...more
On July 8, 2025, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit vacated the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) “Click to Cancel” Rule....more
FTC Obtains Temporary Restraining Order and Asset Freeze Against Seven Debt Relief Companies and Their Owners for Allegedly Deceptive Practices. On July 14, the FTC filed a complaint and motion for temporary restraining order...more
On July 14, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona against a group of companies and individuals operating under the “Accelerated Debt” brand, alleging they...more