Epic Games opts to pay $520 million fine to settle allegations. Epic Games, the company behind the popular video game “Fortnite”, agreed to pay the Federal Trade Commission…
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3rd Quarter Air Travel Report Released
Air travel service complaints are still above pre-pandemic levels. The Department of Transportation (DOT) recently released its Air Travel Consumer Report, documenting airline operational data for September and…
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Senators Urge FTC to Address Concert Tour Ticket Scandal
Commission requested to enforce rules after fans complain about Ticketmaster. Senators Richard Blumenthal and Marsha Blackburn, top members of the Senate Commerce Committee’s data security panel, wrote a…
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FTC Sues Google, iHeartMedia for Deceptive Ads
Radio personalities endorse Pixel 4 with false testimonials. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently joined several state attorneys general in filing lawsuits against Google LLC and iHeartMedia, Inc.…
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$600 Million Returned to Passengers of Canceled Flights
Transportation department fines airlines $7.25 million in civil penalties. The Department of Transportation took action against the cancellation policies of airlines, fining six of them more than $7.25…
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FTC Sues Vonage over Junk Fees
Commission submits court order requiring Vonage to refund $100 million. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a court order against Vonage, alleging that they regularly use predatory…
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FTC Explores Reduction of Junk Fees
Extra, unnecessary charges are common in multiple industries. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) opened public comments this week to inform potential policies against junk fees. Junk fees are…
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President Announces Protections from Junk Bank Fees
He says the measure will help struggling families. On Wednesday, President Joe Biden announced the implementation of protections from what he called “junk fees.” The measures include prohibiting…
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FTC Launches Investigation into Uber
Federal jury just recently convicted a former company executive. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched a formal investigation into Uber after many customers complained that they are…
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Unrelated Policies in Defense Authorization Bill
High credit card fees are one example. Unrelated amendments by members of Congress have been added to the must-pass Defense Authorization Act that sets spending and policy priorities…
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