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The Federal Trade Commission has announced a number of enforcement priorities to fight for consumers who work in jobs that are part of the gig economy. In a new policy …
FTC Announces Enforcement Priorities to Protect Gig Workers Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission recently filed suit against fast-food chain Burgerim, accusing the chain and its owner, Oren Loni, of enticing more than 1,500 consumers to purchase franchises …
FTC Sues Burger Franchise Company That Targets Veterans and Others With False Promises Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Justice, together with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), announced the filing this week of a civil enforcement action against two companies and their founder …
Justice Department and FTC Sue to Stop Fast-Casual Burger Restaurant Franchisor’s Deceptive Sales Practices Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Justice announced that American Honda Finance Corporation (AHFC) agreed this week to settle a federal lawsuit alleging that it violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief …
Justice Department Obtains Over $1.5 Million from American Honda Finance Corporation Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — During National Small Business Week, the Internal Revenue Service is reminding business owners that it’s critical to correctly determine whether the individuals providing services are employees or …
IRS Reminds Businesses to Correctly Identify Workers as Employees or Independent Contractors Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission approved a final consent order settling charges that Gennex Media LLC and owner Akil Kurji made false, misleading, …
FTC Approves Final Order Requiring Gennex Media LLC and Owner to Pay Monetary Judgment and Stop Making Deceptive Claims Read More