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FTC Nets $145M to Resolve Deceptive Online Health Insurance Marketing Claims

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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

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FTC and Match Strike $14M Deal over Alleged Deceptive Practices

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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

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (August 12, 2025)

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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

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New York’s FAIR Business Practices Act—Another State Consumer Protection Domino?

Months after the CFPB—under departing chair Rohit Chopra—released a playbook encouraging states to toughen their consumer protection laws and enforcement, New York has responded, passing the Fostering Affordability and...more

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MA AG Issues Updated Guidance Ahead of “Junk Fee” Compliance Deadline

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Massachusetts AG Andrea Joy Campbell has released updated compliance guidance, including a new webinar, to help businesses comply with the state’s new consumer protection regulations targeting so-called “junk fees.”...more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (July 29, 2025)

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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

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (July 15, 2025)

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FTC Sends Warning Letters Regarding Potential Noncompliance With “Made in USA” Requirements. On July 8, the FTC sent letters to a flagpole retailer, footwear maker, football equipment company, and personal care products...more

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New York Poised to Significantly Expand Consumer Protection Law and Adopt Federal Unfair and Abusive Standards

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In the wake of the federal government's pullback on consumer protection regulation and enforcement, the New York Legislature has passed an expansive overhaul of its principal consumer protection law. The Fostering...more

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FTC and Nevada AG Accuse ILM of Deceptive Advertising

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Nevada Attorney General (AG) Aaron D. Ford recently announced that the State of Nevada and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have filed a suit against IYOVIA. IYOVIA currently operates under the brand names IM Mastery...more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (June 17, 2025)

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Wiley also has launched a Trump Administration Resource Center and Resource Guide to track Executive branch priorities during the second Administration of President Trump. With Wiley’s deep-rooted understanding of Washington...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

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Podcast - Looking into the Crystal Ball: The Future of Consumer Protection Law Enforcement

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In this episode of "Clearly Conspicuous," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta delves into the shifting landscape of consumer protection regulation amid significant policy and administrative changes at federal...more

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Executive Order on Live Entertainment Ticketing Signals Continued Enforcement of Unfair Pricing

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The president recently issued an executive order (Order), targeting allegedly unfair pricing practices such as “scalping” and “junk fees” in live entertainment ticketing. The Order prioritizes enforcement of price...more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (April 9, 2025)

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Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and at the state level. CFPB activity continues to be...more

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A Post-CARS Rule Brake? Not So Fast. Buckle Up for New Regulatory Activity in the Motor Vehicle Space

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The Fifth Circuit vacated the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) Combating Auto Retail Scams Trade Regulation Rule (“CARS Rule”) on January 27, 2025, determining that the FTC failed to follow its own procedural requirements...more

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The State AG Report – 04.03.2025

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Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •EPA Chemical Accident Safety Rule Challenge Ignites AG...more

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Executive Order on Ticket Resale Market Calls for Greater FTC Enforcement

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On March 31, 2025, the Trump Administration issued a new Executive Order (EO), “Combating Unfair Practices in the Live Entertainment Market,” taking aim at certain practices in the live entertainment ticket resale market. The...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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New York AG Settles with School App

The New York Attorney General recently entered into an assurance of discontinuance with Saturn Technologies, operator of an app used by high school and college students. The app was designed to be a social media platform that...more

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New York Attorney General Proposes Bill to Expand Consumer Protection Law 

On March 13, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the introduction of the Fostering Affordability and Integrity through Reasonable Business Practices Act (FAIR Business Practices Act). The proposed legislation...more

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New York attorney general proposes bill against unfair, deceptive and abusive practices

On March 13, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced proposed legislation to strengthen the state’s consumer protection framework by expanding enforcement powers beyond deceptive acts and practices to also include...more

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The State AG Report – 03.20.2025

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Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •Bipartisan AGs Support FCC’s Rule Closing Robocall...more

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FTC Presses Pause on Alleged E-Commerce Business Opportunity Scheme

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The FTC secured a temporary restraining order and other relief against Click Profit, LLC and related entities arising from allegations that the companies operate an e-commerce business opportunity scheme in violation of...more

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Two Class Actions Take a ShOt at Substantiation for Lemme’s GLP-1 Daily Supplement

Two new class action complaints, both captioned Robins v. Lemme Inc., were filed in in California Superior Court and the Southern District of New York on February 19 and March 9, respectively....more

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