The resolution corresponds with the president’s executive order on the development and use of artificial intelligence. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently approved an omnibus resolution that authorizes…
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FTC Issues Refund to Businesses HomeAdvisor’s Deceptive Practices
The company claimed to provide a month of free mHelpDesk, but actually charged extra for the service. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has begun refunding over $3 million…
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FTC Warns Groups and Influencers Who Promoted Aspartame or Sugar
The entities and individuals did not adequately disclose they were compensated by the industry. The Federal Trade Commission sent warning letters to trade associations, registered dieticians, and other…
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FTC Reports Decline in Cigarette and Smokeless Tobacco Sales
Menthol and other non-tobacco product purchases comprise half of purchases. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released a Cigarette Report that provides data on industry sales in 2022.…
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FTC Takes Total Wine to Federal Court Over Antitrust Compliance
Federal agency seeks records in its investigation of industry pricing. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently filed a petition in federal court, urging Total Wine to comply with…
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Federal Judge Rules in FTC’s Favor in Telemarketing Case
Companies held liable for deceptive practices. A federal judge in Illinois upheld the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) case that began in 2019 against a telemarketing company and its…
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FTC Reports Increase in Social Media Scams
Latest figures show consumers have lost $2.7 billion since 2021. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released data regarding scams on social media, which have caused the greatest…
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FTC Fines TransUnion for Illegal Rental Background Check and Reporting
One fine was for poor screening and another for lying to customers. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have issued two fines…
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White House Addresses Consumer Junk Fees
FTC and CFPB to implement actions to follow the president’s lead. President Joe Biden gave a speech from the White House Rose Garden this week, addressing the pervasive…
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FTC Joins Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in Credit Information Appeal
The case involves how disputed credit information should be handled under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) was joined by the Federal Trade…
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