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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a virtual informal hearing to be held on January 16, 2024, regarding proposed amendments to the Negative Option Rule. The hearing will feature …
FTC to Hold Virtual Hearing on Proposed Amendments to Negative Option Rule Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry filed a lawsuit on Thursday against Split Rock Investments, LLC, and SCH USA, LLC, collectively known as “Bel Air,” which operates under the …
Pennsylvania Attorney General Sues Split Rock Resort Owners Over Deceptive Practices Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Attorney General Michelle Henry has cautioned residents about a new scam targeting holiday shoppers who purchase gift cards. The scam, known as “card draining,” is reportedly on the …
Pennsylvania Attorney General Warns of Holiday Gift Card Scammers Read More
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced it is distributing more than $3 million in refunds to businesses that had purchased memberships from HomeAdvisor, Inc., a company affiliated with Angi, …
FTC Sends Over $3 Million in Refunds to Businesses Over HomeAdvisor’s Deceptive Marketing Claims Read More
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has recently green-lighted an omnibus resolution that grants authority for the use of compulsory process in nonpublic investigations. These investigations focus on products and services …
FTC Approves Resolution for Streamlined Investigations into AI-Related Practices Read More
California-based CRI Genetics, LLC (CRI) has agreed to pay a $700,000 civil penalty and halt a range of deceptive practices as part of a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission …
CRI Genetics to Pay $700K and Cease Deceptive Practices in FTC, California AG Settlement Read More
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced that it is distributing a second round of payments, totaling over $857,000, to victims who suffered from the junk fees and discriminatory practices …
FTC Issues Second Round of Refunds Totaling $857K to Victims of Napleton Automotive Group’s Unlawful Practices Read More
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has recently launched the Voice Cloning Challenge, aimed at fostering the development of ideas to shield consumers from the potential misuse of artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled …
FTC Launches Voice Cloning Challenge to Protect Consumers from AI Misuse Read More The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently submitted its annual summary of consumer protection activities in the debt collection sector to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The CFPB will use …
FTC Provides CFPB with Annual Summary of Debt Collection Activities Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Attorney General Michelle A. Henry this week announced a settlement agreement with central Pennsylvania-based Inch & Company Property Management, LLC. The settlement addresses alleged violations of the Federal …
Pennsylvania Property Management Firm Settles Over Alleged Consumer Law Violations Read More