Mobile Apps, Misrepresentation

FTC acts against fintech app for misrepresentations made about cash advances

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 1/15/2024

On January 2, the FTC issued a complaint and stipulated order against a personal finance mobile application that offers its users short-term cash advances through “floats.” According to the complaint, the defendant...more

Should Influencers Be Held Liable for the Promotion of Digital Assets?

DarrowEverett LLP on 5/16/2023

The world’s ever-changing technological landscape has led to the formation of new mediums of creativity — mediums that the sports and entertainment industry cannot ignore. Digital currencies, virtual universes, and enhanced...more

The FTC is Turning the Lights On: Dark Patterns Aren't in the Shadows Anymore

DarrowEverett LLP on 1/19/2023

The continued growth and dominance of e-commerce has ushered in a new frontier for businesses. In response to the progressive evolution from brick-and-mortar marketplaces to the current e-commerce dominant landscape,...more

Rental Review Roundup: FTC Targets Deceptive “Testi-phony-al” Scheme to Lure Renters to Paid Housing Platform

Venable LLP on 9/9/2022

Last week the Federal Trade Commission and six states sued rental listing platform Roomster, Corp. along with its owners for allegedly charging consumers for access to phony listings bolstered by fake reviews it had...more

Gig Platforms, Wake Up. All Eyes Are Upon You.

Venable LLP on 6/30/2022

Constant connectivity through smartphones has ushered in a new way for small businesses to connect with potential customers and gig workers looking for flexible employment. The emergence of companies like Uber, GrubHub,...more

SEC Brings First Enforcement Action Against Alternative Data Provider

Proskauer Rose LLP on 9/15/2021

Yesterday, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filed a settled securities fraud action against App Annie Inc., one of the largest sellers of market data on how apps on mobile devices are performing, and its...more

On Deceptive Apps and Practices: Unmasking the ACT App(le) Association

Kidon IP on 7/7/2021

On July 1, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), under the leadership of new Chair Lina Khan, held the first open Commission meeting in a series of announced monthly meetings. It was interesting to watch, and I have high hopes...more

The FTC Takes Down Beam Financial Mobile Banking App

Troutman Pepper on 4/14/2021

Beam Financial, Inc. (Beam), a mobile banking app, will be banned from offering any service that may be used to deposit, store, or withdraw funds, and must give a full refund to users as part of a settlement with the Federal...more

Wiley Consumer Protection Download (March 15, 2021)

Wiley Rein LLP on 3/16/2021

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

AD-ttorneys@law – January 2021 #2

BakerHostetler on 1/29/2021

Mars Mired in Milk Chocolate Melee - Yet another suit is hawkish over Dove Bar packaging claims - Strike Two? Here’s a follow-up to the recent battle between Mars Wrigley Confectionery and Mohammed Garadi. If you recall — and...more

Are Your Website and Mobile Application Compliant With Consumer Protection Laws?

Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth on 1/22/2021

In this client alert, I discuss two lawsuits that were recently filed by the District of Columbia Attorney General (“D.C. AG”) against food delivery company DoorDash and grocery delivery service Instacart. In particular, I...more

FTC files lawsuit against distributor of mobile banking application for alleged false misrepresentations concerning access to...

Ballard Spahr LLP on 11/25/2020

In a complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, the FTC alleges that a company that distributes a mobile banking application (App) and its founder who is the company’s sole officer...more

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