News & Analysis as of

Consumer Protection Laws AMG Capital Management LLC v FTC

BakerHostetler

No Faking. FTC Doubles Down on AI Impersonations

BakerHostetler on

In April 2018, a PSA featuring former president Barack Obama made its rounds on the internet. In the video, Obama warned that we were “entering an era in which our enemies can make it look like anyone is saying anything at...more

Venable LLP

Impersonation Rulemaking: FTC Takes Steps to Tackle AI

Venable LLP on

On February 15, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a two-step approach to tackling impersonation fraud. First, the FTC finalized a rule regulating the impersonation of businesses and government entities (the...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

FTC Enforcement Trends in Consumer Protection Under the Biden Administration

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC or the Commission) has continued aggressive regulation in the consumer protection space under the Biden administration. This persistent approach has occurred even in the face of recent...more

WilmerHale

FTC Signals Additional Coordination With State AGs

WilmerHale on

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has brought far more consumer protection enforcement actions in conjunction with state attorneys general’s offices this year, and the trend shows no signs of slowing down. For example,...more

BakerHostetler

A Return to Substance: The 8th Public Commission Meeting Kicks Off Yet Another Mag-Moss Rulemaking

BakerHostetler on

Having recovered from the exceedingly lackluster seventh Federal Trade Commission (FTC) meeting, the two-hour eighth meeting had actual votes and a bit of drama. But be careful what you ask for. ...more

Wiley Rein LLP

‘An Avalanche of Rulemakings’ – The FTC Gears Up for an Active 2022

Wiley Rein LLP on

Privacy In Focus®- On December 10, 2021, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published its Annual Regulatory Plan for 2022 – the first under FTC Chair Lina Khan – noting that it “will consider developing both...more

Wiley Rein LLP

FTC Commences Rulemaking Targeting Business and Government Impersonation Fraud

Wiley Rein LLP on

On December 16, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 4-0 to issue an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) to commence a rulemaking targeting rising business and government impersonation fraud. Critically, the...more

Cozen O'Connor

House Passes Bill Authorizing FTC To Seek Monetary Damages In Federal Court

Cozen O'Connor on

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Consumer Protection and Recovery Act, H.R. 2668, giving the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) an explicit authorization to seek monetary redress for consumers for harm caused by...more

Cozen O'Connor

Priorities And Trends Discussed At This Week’s NAAG Consumer Protection Spring Conference

Cozen O'Connor on

On May 11, 2021, the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) held its Spring Consumer Protection Conference virtually with more than 500 attendees. The conference comprised a series of panel discussions with state...more

9 Results
 / 
View per page
Page: of 1

"My best business intelligence, in one easy email…"

Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra:
*By using the service, you signify your acceptance of JD Supra's Privacy Policy.
- hide
- hide