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Fees Debt Relief Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

FTC’s Shuts Down Operators of Debt Relief Enterprise

On July 11, the Federal District Court for the Middle District of Florida granted the FTC’s request for a temporary restraining order against operators of a debt relief enterprise that unlawfully charged consumers illegal...more

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CFPB Bites of the Month - February 2024 - "I Got You, CFPB".

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In this month's article, we share some of our top "bites" covered during the February 2024 webinar....more

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FTC Announces Settlement of Junk Fee Enforcement Action

On February 6, the FTC announced that it had reached proposed settlements with several defendants in a pending action where the parties were accused of operating a fraudulent student debt relief scheme and collecting...more

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FTC Files Proposed Orders to Ban Student Debt Relief Companies for Illegal Junk Fees and Upfront Fees

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On February 6, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) filed two proposed stipulated orders with a California federal court to permanently ban student debt relief companies as well as their individual operators. The...more

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California’s DFPI Cracks Down on Student Debt Relief Scams

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Recent Consent Order Issued by the DFPI Against Student Loan Relief Company - On February 28, 2023, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) announced that it has entered into a Consent Order...more

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FTC announces settlements with student debt relief company and company that financed fees

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The FTC announced settlements of two lawsuits filed in a California federal district court alleging similar violations of the FTC Act, the Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR), and the Truth in Lending Act by providers of student...more

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