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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the New York State Office of the Attorney General jointly announced they are suing Credit Acceptance Corporation for misrepresenting the cost of credit …
Credit Acceptance Corporation Sued for Predatory Lending Read More
The Federal Trade Commission announced it is ordering an end to illegal business tactics that Mastercard has been using to force merchants to route debit card payments through its payment …
Mastercard Ordered to End Illegal Business Tactics Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — U.S. Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Ungerer & Company, a flavor and fragrance business operating in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, has agreed to pay $230,000 and improve its …
Ungerer & Co. Agrees to Pay $230,000 and Improve Compliance Measures Read More
In response to a Federal Trade Commission complaint, the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas recently ordered Superior Products International II, Inc. and the company’s CEO Joseph E. …
FTC Shuts Down Energy Efficiency Scam Read More
DELMONT, PA — Following a three-day trial and three years of litigation, a jury in a federal court in Pennsylvania determined Wednesday that a Delmont restaurant and its owner intentionally …
Jury Finds Restaurant, Owner Intentionally Violated Minimum Wage and Overtime Laws Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA —The U.S. Department of Labor has announced that it has obtained a consent judgment that will recover $9.3 million in back wages and liquidated damages for 1,756 employees …
U.S. Dept. of Labor Recovers $9.3 Million in Back Wages and Liquidated Damages from Healthcare Staffing Company Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission is reportedly sending 14,521 checks totaling more than $822,000 to borrowers who lost money to a student loan debt-relief scheme that operated under …
Debt Relief Scam Victims Get Money Back from FTC Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission approved a final order on July 5, 2022, settling charges that the $2.1 billion acquisition of Ferro Corp. by Prince International …
FTC Approves Final Order Requiring Prince International Corp. and Ferro Corp. to Sell Off Three Facilities Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Walmart has been sued by the Federal Trade Commission for facilitating money transfer fraud. The FTC alleges that Walmart turned a blind eye to fraud, and as …
FTC Sues Walmart for Facilitating Money Transfer Fraud Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission is sending 7,731 checks totaling more than $9.7 million to small businesses that were harmed by Yellowstone Capital, a merchant cash advance company …
Federal Trade Commission Returns More Than $9.7 Million to Small Businesses Harmed by Yellowstone Capital Read More