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Careful Data Governance Is a Must Amid Enforcement Focus

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Corporations face unprecedented challenges in safeguarding sensitive data and mitigating privacy risks in an era marked by the rapid proliferation of Internet of Things, or IoT, devices....more

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United States District Court Blocks FTC's Final Rule Banning Non-Compete Agreements

On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced the “Final Non-Compete Clause Rule” banning most post-employment non-compete clauses between employers and employees. The final rule was set to take effect on...more

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FTC Focus: Private Equity Investments In Healthcare

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U.S. antitrust regulators, particularly the Federal Trade Commission, have been stepping up scrutiny of private equity investments in healthcare. On March 5, the FTC, along with the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S....more

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No Easy Way Out? Adobe and Executives’ Subscription Service Focus of FTC Action

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The Federal Trade Commission took action against Adobe and two of its executives. Our Consumer Protection/FTC Team outlines vital takeaways for companies and their executives in light of the FTC’s recent action....more

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FTC orders tax filing software company to cease and desist following ALJ decision

On January 22, the FTC issued an opinion and order against the maker of a popular tax filing software. The FTC found that the company engaged in unfair and deceptive acts or practices by marketing the software as “free” when...more

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FTC report details key takeaways from AI and creative fields panel discussion

On December 18, the FTC released a report highlighting key takeaways from its October panel discussion on generative artificial intelligence (AI) and “creative industries.” As previously covered by InfoBytes, the FTC hosted a...more

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Chargebacks911 Settlement Highlights FTC and AG Scrutiny of Chargeback Mitigation Practices

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This week, the FTC and Florida AG announced a settlement with Chargebacks911, a chargeback mitigation company that touted its ability to help companies respond to and reverse consumer credit card disputes. The FTC and Florida...more

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The FTC Is Targeting Crypto Too - With a Significant New Enforcement Action

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Last week the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) joined the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in bringing charges and announcing settlements with the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency...more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (April 24, 2023)

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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) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (March 27, 2023)

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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) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more

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Part 1: Privacy in 2023 – What to Expect and How to Prepare

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Privacy law compliance in the United States today demands resilience, flexibility, and responsiveness. To date, the U.S. Congress has failed to enact broadly applicable privacy standards to govern companies uniformly...more

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Not What the Doctor Ordered: GoodRx to Pay $1.5 Million in FTC’s First Enforcement of the Health Breach Notification Rule

The Federal Trade Commission earlier this month undertook an enforcement action against online pharmacy and telehealth provider GoodRx, in the latest example of the agency seriously pursuing its role as the nation’s de facto...more

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Federal Trade Commission's Glass Door into the (Made in) USA

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has increasingly prosecuted more deceptive U.S. origin claims under Section 5 of the FTC Act since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic than in the previous decade. This uptick in...more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (April 18, 2022)

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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) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more

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Buyers Beware: the FTC’s Case Against CafePress Highlights Privacy and Data Security Risks in Corporate Transactions

Last week the Federal Trade Commission announced a privacy and data security enforcement action against the online retail platform CafePress. The allegations in the FTC’s complaint read like a list of worst practices,...more

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FTC Takes Action Against Online Merchandise Platform Over Data Breach & Privacy Practices

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In the latest of a flurry of FTC actions, the agency recently announced that it had entered into a consent order with CafePress, an online customized merchandise platform, over allegations that it failed to secure consumers’...more

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AI & Algorithms (Part 4): The FTC’s Guidance on AI

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Although the U.S. has no federal law that specifically regulates artificial intelligence (AI), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has indicated that it may be preparing to exercise its consumer protection authority with...more

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FTC Settles with Zoom Over Subpar Security and Misleading Data Privacy Practices

Earlier this week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a settlement with Zoom that will require the company to enhance its data security practices to address allegations that the videoconferencing provider engaged in...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Pending U.S. Supreme Court Cases May Restrict FTC’s Pursuit of Monetary Relief in Privacy and Cybersecurity Matters

Earlier this month, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a pair of cases that provide it with the opportunity to severely restrict the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC’s”) authority to obtain equitable money relief in...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Is #ad Going Away? – The FTC’s Endorsement Guidelines to Be Examined

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced it is seeking public comment on whether to make changes to its Endorsement Guides as part of its systematic review of all current FTC rules and guides. The Endorsement...more

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FTC and State AGs Continue Focus on Deceptive Social Media Marketing

Social media is ever present in the daily lives of the majority of Americans. It has also become one of the main advertising vehicles for companies in recent years. These advertisements and, more specifically, marketing via...more

Proskauer - New Media & Technology

Members of Congress Request FTC Investigation of Financial Data Company’s Collection and Privacy Practices

Last week, Democratic Senators Ron Wyden and Sherrod Brown and Congresswoman Anna Eshoo sent a letter to FTC Chairman Joseph J. Simons urging the agency to investigate whether analytics firm Envestnet, Inc. (which operates...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

FTC Data Security Settlement with Auto Dealer Software Provider Goes Further than Ever Before - Provides Detailed Specifications...

On June 12, 2019, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it had reached a proposed settlement with LightYear Dealer Technologies, LLC (doing business as "DealerBuilt") over allegations that the automobile software...more

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FTC Investigates Small Business Financing Based On Expansive View Of UDAP Authority

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On May 23, the FTC launched an investigation into potentially unfair or deceptive practices in the small business financing industry, including by merchant cash advance providers. Although the launch of the investigation was...more

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Eighth Circuit Finds No Duty for Retailers to Safeguard Personal Data of Customers - Consumer Protection Violation Requires Actual...

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Pursuing negligence claims in the Eighth Circuit following a data breach just got harder. On May 31, 2019, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit again dismissed the data breach claims in In re SuperValu, Inc....more

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