The president’s nominee maintains his plans to “serve the American people.” President Donald Trump’s nominee for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Mark Meador, appeared before the Senate Commerce,…
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FTC Investigates Potentially Unlawful Censorship by Tech Platforms
The public is invited to share experiences of speech restrictions and content limitations. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently launched an inquiry into how technology platforms might limit…
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Game Developer Settles FTC Allegations of Children’s Privacy Violations
HoYoverse faces penalties for deceptive practices in Genshin Impact, including predatory loot boxes and COPPA violations. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reached a $20 million settlement with the…
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FTC Finalizes Settlement with H&R Block Over Unfair Practices
The tax prep company was ordered to repay $7 million to customers, downgrade processes, and improve transparency. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized a settlement requiring H&R Block…
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Federal Court Rules in Favor of Generic Drug Competition in Patent Case
The court orders the removal of improper patent listings, clearing the path for lower-cost medications. The Federal Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals recently upheld a lower court’s decision…
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FTC Finalizes Order Against Rytr for Deceptive AI Online Review Service
The settlement prohibits the sale of AI tools designed to create fake testimonials and reviews. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a consent order against Rytr, resolving…
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FTC Issues Refunds to Consumers Harmed by Unqualified Loans
470 victims receive compensation after Vivint Smart Homes misused credit reports to secure unauthorized financing. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing nearly $500,000 in refunds to consumers…
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FTC Warns of Increase in “Task Scams”
Reports of job fraud have quadrupled in 2024. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported a rise in “task scams,” a type of online job fraud where victims are…
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FTC Expands Telemarketing Rule to Prevent Tech Support Scams
The updated rule addresses fraud tactics in inbound calls to protect vulnerable consumers. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently finalized amendments to its Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR) to…
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Federal Court Orders Jeweler to Reopen Refund Claims for Customers
Retailer violated settlement terms by closing portal – consumers are encouraged to act before the December 21 deadline. Harris Jewelry was found to be in violation of its…
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