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In this episode of "Clearly Conspicuous," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta breaks down the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees, focusing on recent FAQs that clarify its application...more
On February 27, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) successfully obtained a temporary restraining order against Blackrock Services, Inc. and its associated entities and individuals. The court order aims to halt the defendants’...more
FTC Continues Junk Fee Quest With Lawsuit Targeting Largest Rental Manager - In its quest to police what it considers to be junk fees, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has joined forces with Colorado's Attorney General...more
In the final days of the Biden Administration, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) announced a number of policy initiatives and enforcement actions related to ED's misrepresentation regulations for institutions of higher...more
In the 54th episode of his "Clearly Conspicuous" podcast series, consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta discusses significant regulatory actions taken against Grubhub by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Illinois...more
"Seek" and You Shall Find … That the FTC Is Closely Watching Potentially Deceptive Claims Designed To Entice Small Businesses - The FTC alleges that a company marketing itself as a leading provider of startup business...more
On December 17, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) released its final Trade Regulation Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees, also called the “Junk Fees Rule” by the Commission. For companies involved in...more
On Oct. 7, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals will hear arguments in a case that could significantly reshape how auto dealerships operate. The National Automobile Dealers Association is arguing that the Federal Trade...more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently finalized its Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials (Rule) to combat fake reviews and testimonials. The finalized Rule comes after the FTC reviewed 100 public...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
On today’s episode of AD Nauseam, Amy and Daniel talk about the FTC’s new imposter rule and why everyone should be paying attention. Questions & Comments: amudge@bakerlaw.com and dkaufman@bakerlaw.com....more
It’s not often we see defendants win a resounding victory against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and/or state attorneys general, especially after trial. But a recent opinion out of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania...more
The FTC will hold a virtual informal hearing on April 24, 2024, on its proposed Trade Regulation Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees that purports to curb hidden fees, which the agency characterizes as “junk fees.”...more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the state of Connecticut recently alleged that Manchester City Nissan engaged in deceptive and unfair practices by adding illegal junk fees to the cost of cars. Although not the battle...more
On November 16, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced an enforcement action against Global Tel*Link Corporation and two of its subsidiaries (collectively, “GTL”), which provide communications and payment services to...more
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: • FTC Doesn’t Sugarcoat Warning Letters to Social Media...more
The Federal Trade Commission and the California Attorney General teamed up against California company CRI Genetics, LLC filing a joint complaint against the company alleging that it engaged in deceptive practices when it...more
In November 2019, the Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit against direct selling wellness company Neora, LLC (f/k/a Nerium International, LLC) and its Chief Executive Officer alleging that the company operates as an...more
Last week the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) joined the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in bringing charges and announcing settlements with the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency...more
On June 30, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced that it would be publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking on the use of consumer reviews and testimonials. The proposed rule follows FTC’s November 2022...more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) and the Utah Division of Consumer Protection (DCP or Division; collectively with the FTC, Plaintiffs) brought law enforcement actions against defendants Nudge LLC, Dean...more
In September 2022, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it had taken action against credit services company Credit Karma for allegedly deploying dark patterns to misrepresent that consumers were “pre-approved” for...more
Here are this week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •Arizona AG Fines Google $85 Million Over...more