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FTC obtains preliminary injunction against Seek Capital and CEO Roy Ferman

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A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction against Seek Capital and its founder and CEO, Roy Ferman, barring the company from making false claims and forbidding the company from contacting any consumers whose...more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (October 31, 2023)

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Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (April 24, 2023)

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Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more

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FTC Alleges HomeAdvisor Misled Businesses Regarding Leads

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The FTC has charged HomeAdvisor, Inc.—also d/b/a Angi Leads and HomeAdvisor Powered by Angi—with violations of Section 5 of the FTC Act for allegedly using deceptive and misleading marketing tactics in selling home...more

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Herbal COVID Remedy Is Not The Government’s Cup of Tea

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Last week, the EDNY and the DOJ Consumer Protection Branch brought a civil enforcement action against defendants who manufacture and sell an herbal tea product called B4B Earth Tea Extra Strength (“Earth Tea”).  Earth Tea...more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (February 7, 2022)

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Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more

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FTC cracking down on coronavirus cons: How the agency is protecting consumers during COVID-19

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As we all know – and the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) continues to emphasize – there are no scientifically proven products that treat or prevent the COVID-19 virus....more

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FDA And FTC Send Warning Letters To Companies Marketing Products To Treat Coronavirus; State Attorneys General Follow Suit

The rapid spread of coronavirus has spawned prolific marketing claims that any number of products can treat or prevent coronavirus. It comes as no surprise then that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Federal Trade...more

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FTC and FDA Take Joint Action to Stop COVID-19 Fraud

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On March 6, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued joint Warning Letters to seven companies calling for them to cease marketing products appearing to violate federal law by...more

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