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FTC Report On Product Support For “Smart” Devices Suggests Future Enforcement Push - Seyfarth's Future of Automotive Series

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On Tuesday, November 26, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) released a staff report examining the duration of software support commitments by manufacturers of 184 connected devices, ranging from “smart” phones to...more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (July 16, 2024)

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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 Sends Warning Letters Over Warranty Practices

The FTC is focused on ensuring that consumers have options when it comes to repairing products. Two years ago, we summarized an FTC workshop, report, Policy Statement, and three settlements on this issue. Last week, the FTC...more

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FTC Actions Against Manufacturers Demonstrate Agency’s Priority in Enforcing Unlawful Repair Restrictions

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On June 23, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it had entered into consent orders with manufacturers Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, LLC and MWE Investments, LLC (maker of Westinghouse outdoor...more

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Use It or Lose It?: FTC Warns Companies Against Conditioning Warranty Coverage on Use of Specified Parts or Services

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On April 10, 2018, the FTC announced that its staff sent warning letters to six major companies that market and sell automobiles, cellular devices, and video gaming systems in the United States. The FTC expressed concerns...more

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