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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a victory for consumers across the nation, a notorious foreclosure relief scam operation has been hit with a hefty $12 million in consumer redress and penalties. …
Justice Served: Foreclosure Relief Scam Operation Slapped with $12 Million Penalty Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry is co-leading a coalition of 19 state Attorneys General. The goal? To support the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed Trade Regulation Rule on …
AG Henry Leads Charge Against ‘Junk Fees,’ But is it Enough? Read More
Blackbaud settlement with FTC mandates data deletion and comprehensive security measures to safeguard consumers. Learn more about the charges and the massive data breach.
Federal Trade Commission Holds Blackbaud Inc. Accountable for Security Lapses Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amazon recently halted its planned acquisition of Roomba maker iRobot, a deal valued at $1.4 billion. This would have ranked among Amazon’s largest acquisitions, but the companies …
Amazon’s $1.4B iRobot Acquisition Falls Through: A Major Shift for Tech Giants and Competition Read More
WASHINTON, D.C. — A federal district court last week issued final orders against Day Pacer, LLC and EduTrek, LLC, along with their owners, marking one of the most significant crackdowns …
Court Slaps $28.7M Fine on Telemarketers for Violating Do Not Call Registry: A Wake-Up Call for the Industry Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a concerted effort to protect American consumers from the nuisance of robocalls, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has ramped up its enforcement of telemarketing laws over …
FTC Intensifies Battle Against Overseas Robocalls, Making Strides with Project PoNE Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has yet again extended its review period for an application submitted by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) and two tech firms, …
FTC Extends Review of ESRB’s Facial Age Estimation Tech: What It Means for Entertainment Software Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a series of amendments to its rules governing the Horseracing Safety and Integrity Authority. The changes are intended to enhance …
FTC Proposes Sweeping Changes to Boost Transparency in Horseracing Safety and Integrity Authority Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tractor manufacturer Kubota North America Corporation has been hit with a $2 million civil penalty for falsely labeling its replacement parts as “Made in USA.” This action, …
Kubota Slapped with Record $2 Million Penalty over ‘Made in USA’ Deception Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Justice Department have announced updates to their standard preservation letters and specifications. These changes are designed to ensure that companies continue …
Federal Agencies Update Legal Process to Tackle Ephemeral Messaging in Modern Workplace Read More