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Much ink has been spilled over the impact of the Supreme Court’s AMG decision on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). That decision held that Section 13(b) of the FTC Act did not authorize a federal court to award equitable...more
2022 continues to be the Year of the Review for consumer protection law enforcers. We have seen several cases already this year, and the latest suit has the added bonus of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) teaming up...more
On June 2, the FTC was granted a federal court order permanently barring a merchant cash advance operation and its owner from engaging in further deceptive practices and granting restitution to the customers the company...more
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois recently used Section 19 of the FTC Act to impose a $5 million restitution award after the original restitution award under Section 13(b) was vacated by the...more
The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”), and a bipartisan group of six state AGs, sued Internet service provider Frontier Communications Corporation (“Frontier”) over allegations that it charged consumers for higher-speed...more
The Situation: Overruling its precedent, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit held that the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") may not seek restitution under FTC Act Section 13(b) because the statute,...more
Two recent Circuit Court opinions have significantly undermined the FTC’s powers under Section 13(b) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTCA). These pivotal decisions may ultimately require the U.S. Supreme Court to...more
Heard any good lawyer jokes lately? Having been in practice for almost 25 years, I've heard quite a few from friends and clients. How about, "What's the difference between a vulture and a lawyer? . .. The vulture doesn't get...more
Prioritizing compliance with federal and state law may be the last item on your never ending to-do list. Most days, you have bigger fish to fry - you want to increase sales and decrease overhead. However, a small investment...more
This survey summarizes several recent developments affecting bank deposits and payment systems. The U.S. department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) issued new guidance concerning the customer...more
Why it matters - Continuing its focus on the auto lending industry, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ordered Westlake Services LLC and subsidiary Wilshire Consumer Credit LLC to pay roughly $48 million for...more
The Federal Trade Commission Act (“FTC Act”) prohibits unfair or deceptive acts or practices affecting commerce, as well as unfair competition in commerce. The FTC Act also created the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”), and...more