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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant move to uphold consumer protection standards, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently filed a complaint against Care.com, accusing the prominent gig platform of misleading …
Uncovering Care.com’s Secret: FTC’s $8.5 Million Blow to Deceptive Practices! Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has intervened in a significant legal battle over children’s online privacy, filing an amicus brief in the lawsuit brought against IXL Learning, …
FTC Challenges IXL Learning’s Arbitration Claims in Children’s Privacy Lawsuit Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced a decisive new rule aimed at curbing the spread of fake reviews and deceptive testimonials in the marketplace. This rule, which …
FTC Implements New Rule to Combat Fake Reviews and Testimonials Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently filed an amicus brief in the ongoing antitrust case brought by Epic Games Inc. against Google LLC. The brief, submitted to …
FTC Files Amicus Brief in Epic Games v. Google Antitrust Case Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently approved a final oversight rule to enhance transparency and accountability in the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA).
FTC Approves New Oversight Rule for Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have filed a lawsuit against video-sharing platform TikTok, its parent company ByteDance, and affiliated entities for …
FTC Sues TikTok Over Alleged Violations of Children’s Privacy Law Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has mandated that NRRM, LLC, operating as CarShield, and its partner American Auto Shield, LLC (AAS), pay $10 million in a settlement …
FTC Orders CarShield to Pay $10 Million Over Deceptive Advertising Practices Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Career Step, LLC, an online career-training company, has been mandated to pay $43.5 million in debt cancellation and cash settlements to resolve allegations of deceptive advertising practices …
Online Career Training Firm Ordered to Pay $43.5 Million in Settlement for Deceptive Practices Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sent orders to eight companies that offer surveillance pricing products and services. The FTC is investigating how these practices affect privacy, …
FTC Probes Surveillance Pricing Practices of Major Firms Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has put a stop to a scheme that deceived financially struggling consumers seeking student loan relief. The operators of the scam, who …
FTC Halts Student Loan Relief Scam Targeting Spanish-Speaking Consumers Read More