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BakerHostetler

[Podcast] AD Nauseam: I Want to Break Free – Free Claims!!

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In this episode of AD Nauseam, Amy Mudge and Daniel Kaufman explore the complexities of advertising “free” offers, emphasizing the importance of transparency and compliance with FTC guidelines. They discuss how the term...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

FTC Permanently Bans Debt Collector for UDAP and FDCPA Violations

On April 30, the FTC filed a stipulated order for a permanent injunctive relief and a monetary judgment against a Georgia-based debt collection company and its owner, which the court granted on May 9, to resolve allegations...more

Wiley Rein LLP

FTC Sends Warning Letters to 37 Eyeglass and Contact Lens Prescribers Over Possible Rule Violations

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On June 3, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced its staff had sent warning letters to 37 contact lens prescribers that, according to the FTC, were the subject of consumer complaints concerning possible...more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (June 3, 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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Beware of Hidden Fees: The FTC Already Enforcing New ‘Junk Fees’ Rule

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On May 12, the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees took effect. Often referred to as the “Junk Fees Rule,” the Rule targets hidden, misleading, and deceptive charges and fees imposed by...more

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FTC enters into stipulated order to permanently ban Global Circulation, and its owner, from debt collection industry

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Alleging that Global Circulation, Inc. (GCI) threatened consumers with jail time, lawsuits, and wage garnishments to pressure them into paying debts they did not owe, the FTC entered into a stipulated order with GCI and its...more

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District court sides with FTC order against student loan company

Recently, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California granted the FTC’s motion resulting in a permanent injunction against defendants involved in an allegedly fraudulent student loan debt relief operation....more

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Privacy, AI, and Consumer Protection Takeaways from FTC Chairman’s House Testimony

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FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson testified before the House Appropriations Committee’s Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee on May 15 to discuss the agency’s consumer protection and competition efforts and...more

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Fake Online Reviews and Testimonials: 10 Key Considerations for Avoiding FTC Scrutiny

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Finalized last year, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Final Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials (the “Final Rule”) principally addresses the sale, purchase, and publication of fake online reviews and...more

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Cut to the Chase: FTC Trims Staff but Keeps Enforcement Focus

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On May 15, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) chairman Andrew Ferguson testified before the House Appropriations Committee in support of the FTC’s budget request. His testimony provides insight into the agency’s downsizing and...more

Cozen O'Connor

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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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (May 21, 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 Click-to-Cancel Rule Enforcement Delayed 60 Days to Enable Business Compliance

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Enforcement of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Click-to-Cancel Rule (Rule) has now been deferred to July 14, 2025. The FTC noted that enforcement of the Rule did not adequately consider the compliance burdens...more

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State Attorneys General Share Consumer Protection Viewpoints in Chicago

Twice a year, state attorneys general consumer protection staff gather to discuss consumer protection issues. Our state attorney general team was at the public sessions, attending and presenting on issues important to AGs. We...more

DLA Piper

FTC Pauses “Click-to-Cancel” Rule Until July 14

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on May 9, 2025 that it will delay full implementation of the amended Negative Option Rule and begin enforcing it on July 14, 2025....more

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FTC Extends Compliance Deadline for Negative Option or ​“Click to Cancel” Rule, but Indicates Intent to Enforce as Written in July

Late Friday, the FTC announced that the Commission had voted 3-0 to extend the compliance deadline for the to-be-effective provisions of the Negative Option Rule, formerly known as the ​“Click to Cancel Rule.” While the...more

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FTC Settles with Debt Collector

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​On May 1, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it had filed an amended complaint​ and entered into a proposed final order with a debt collector and its owner, resolving allegations that the company engaged...more

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The State AG Report – 05.08.2025

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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: • California to Repeal Clean Fleets Regulation Following...more

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FTC’s Click-to-Cancel Rule to Take Effect on May 14, 2025, Despite Litigation

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Companies with B2C or B2B recurring payment programs that include negative option terms should review their disclosure, consent, and cancellation practices to ensure compliance with the rule....more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (May 6, 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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FTC Imposed $9.6 Million Judgement Against Debt Collector for Alleged Threats and Phantom Debt

On April 30, 2025, the FTC filed an amended complaint and final order in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia against a debt collection company in connection with allegations that the company engaged...more

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FTC Ride-Hail Lawsuit Shows Renewed Interest in Subscriptions

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Notwithstanding significant changes at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) – including the removal of two of the five Commissioners, and the new appointment of Commissioner Mark Meador – the Commission has sent a clear message...more

BakerHostetler

[Podcast] AD Nauseam: Left to Our Own Devices

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In this episode, hosts Amy Mudge and Daniel Kaufman discuss various health-related cases involving medical devices and FTC rulings. They delve into notable cases such as the QRay bracelet, which claimed pain relief through...more

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FTC Bans Debt Collector and Imposes Substantial Penalty for Allegedly Coercing Consumers into Paying Debts Not Owed

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Last year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, alleging Global Circulation, Inc. (GCI) and its owner, Kenneth Redon III, violated the FTC Act, Fair...more

Perkins Coie

FTC Enforcement Priorities Take Shape With Resource Cuts in Mind

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Perkins Coie partner Janis Kestenbaum says the FTC is keeping the pressure on strong consumer protection enforcement despite the Trump administration’s deregulatory agenda. In balancing enforcement with fewer anticipated...more

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