Appellate court rules that investment trusts must follow consumer protection laws. The Third Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that investment trusts that purchase and hold private student…
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FTC to Hold Advisory Group Meeting to Prevent Scams Against Seniors
Government and private sector officials will discuss effective scam prevention methods in the meeting. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced an online meeting of the Scams Against Older…
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10 States Join FTC Suit Against “Sham” Cancer Charity
The organization raised over $18 million over 5 years only providing 1 percent to cancer patients. This week, ten states joined the Federal Trade Commission in suing the…
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FTC Files Complaint Against H&R Block for Deceptive Marketing
The company also deleted users’ tax information when they sought a lower-cost filing option. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is pursuing action against H&R Block for deceptive marketing…
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FTC Wins Judgment Against Simple Health Plans for Fraudulent Practices
Court decision bars company and CEO from healthcare marketing, orders restitution to consumers. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has secured a $195 million judgment against Simple Health Plans…
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FTC Announces Settlement Requirements in Data Breach
The South Carolina-based company must delete unnecessary data and increase security measures. The Federal Trade Commission has reached a settlement with Blackbaud, Inc., over charges that inadequate security…
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DOE Finalizes Rule on Gas Stove Efficiency
A milder version than the original proposal was released after congressional pushback. The Department of Energy (DOE) finalized the rule requiring new gas stoves to reduce emissions, after…
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FTC Delays Implementation of CARS Rule Amid Legal Challenge
Industry groups had requested a stay of the rule during litigation. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has delayed the implementation of the Combatting Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Rule…
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DOJ Settles Lawsuit Alleging Illegal Telemarketing Practices
The offending company agrees to a $7 million penalty for selling consumer information. The Department of Justice (DOJ) reached an agreement with Response Tree, LLC, in which the…
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FTC Bans Rite Aid From Use of Facial Recognition for 5 Years
The agency says the company was “reckless” in its use of the technology for surveillance purposes. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has prohibited Rite Aid from using facial…
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