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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission says it has taken action against R360 LLC and its owner, Steven Doumar, for deceiving people seeking help for addiction about the evaluation …
FTC Hits R360 and Owner With $3.8 Million Civil Penalty Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently published an advisory opinion to affirm that the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA)—a landmark federal civil rights law protecting individuals …
CFPB Issues Advisory Opinion on Coverage of Fair Lending Laws Read More
WASHINTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission stated that it recently moved to stop internet service provider Frontier Communications from lying to consumers and charging them for high-speed internet speeds …
FTC Takes Action Against Frontier for Lying about Internet Speeds and Ripping Off Customers Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Justice, together with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), announced this week that the government will collect $105,319.56 in civil penalties from Lithionics Battery LLC …
Battery Manufacturer Ordered to Pay Civil Penalties for Alleged Violations of “Made in USA” Labeling Rule Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced that this week it invoked a largely unused legal provision to examine nonbank financial companies that pose risks to consumers. …
CFPB Invokes Dormant Authority to Examine Nonbank Companies Posing Risks to Consumers Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on April 13th used its authority under the Made in USA Labeling Rule, which took effect on the same day, to bring …
FTC Enforces New ‘Made in USA’ Rule Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A report recently published by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) shows few payday loan borrowers are benefiting from no-cost extended payment plans, which are required to …
CFPB Finds Payday Borrowers Continue to Pay Significant Rollover Fees Despite State-Level Protections Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Josh Shapiro, along with a multistate coalition of attorneys general, this week called on the CEOs of JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, U.S. Bank, and …
AG Shapiro Calls for Consumer Banks to Eliminate Overdraft Fees Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced that the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General this week filed suit against Diane Comrey, doing business as “Earthcare & Conservation.”
Attorney General Shapiro Takes Legal Action To Protect Pennsylvania Farmers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Josh Shapiro launched an investigation into TikTok for providing and promoting its social media platform to children and young adults while use is associated with …
AG Shapiro Opens Investigation Into TikTok’s Impact on Young People Read More