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FTC Accuses Cash-Advance App of Misleading Consumers

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The FTC has filed a lawsuit against online cash advance app Dave, Inc. alleging that it misled consumers about cash advances and fees in violation of the FTC Act and the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act....more

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The FTC and State Case Against Amazon Highlights Risks and Impacts from Using Pricing Algorithms

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Both the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division have focused their sights on big technology companies. Understanding the precedents set by these suits is critical for clients...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

The Iliad Flows: Federal Judge Allows FTC “Dark Patterns” Suit Against Amazon to Proceed

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In a lengthy ruling, a Seattle federal judge has allowed the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to proceed with its groundbreaking case alleging that Amazon’s Prime online subscription marketing tactics constituted deceptive...more

Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP

FTC Targets Amazon In Crackdown On ‘Dark Patterns’ Marketing Tactics

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alleged that Amazon used digital marketing tactics known as “dark patterns” to trick millions of customers into unknowingly enrolling in Amazon Prime auto-renewing subscriptions, while...more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (July 10, 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

Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC

FTC Cracks Down on Company Touting the Best Reviews Money Could Buy

Social media has completely overhauled the way businesses market themselves, and in turn, has elevated the importance and influence of online customer reviews. Online transactions often prompt an ensuing pop-up window asking...more

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FTC Fines Warrior Trading for Misleading Day-Trading Customers

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The FTC reached a settlement with online day-trading companies Warrior Trading, Inc. and Warrior Operating, Inc., and the company’s owner and operator (collectively “Warrior”) to resolve allegations that Warrior misled...more

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FTC Settles Privacy and Security Allegations with Online Merchant for $500K and Agreement to Extensive Compliance Program

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The FTC recently settled its enforcement action involving data privacy and security allegations against an online seller of customized merchandise. In addition to agreeing to pay $500,000, the online merchant consented to...more

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