Now that we’ve entered the holiday season, retailers everywhere are ramping up their promotions, offering discounts, special sales, and even “free” items. But in the frenzy to capture consumers’ attention and generate...more
April Fool’s Day this year was no joke for a prominent dealer ownership group with locations in the Midwest and Southeast United States. On Friday, April 1, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Illinois Attorney...more
Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act prohibits retailers from engaging in “unfair or deceptive acts or practices.” Courts consider an advertisement, whether in-store, or on-line, to be deceptive where a retailer: (1)...more