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5th Circuit Slams the Brakes on FTC’s CARS Rule

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There are generally two paths that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) takes for rulemaking. First, there may be a specific statute that gives the FTC specific rulemaking authority, such as the Children’s Online Privacy...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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Is the FTC a “Regulator”?  It Sure Seems to be Moving in that Direction  

For the 26+ years I served at the FTC, the agency always described itself as a “law enforcement agency,” not a “regulator.” That’s because the FTC spent most of its resources on enforcing the FTC Act and other laws passed by...more

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‘An Avalanche of Rulemakings’ – The FTC Gears Up for an Active 2022

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Privacy In Focus®- On December 10, 2021, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published its Annual Regulatory Plan for 2022 – the first under FTC Chair Lina Khan – noting that it “will consider developing both...more

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The FTC’s Magnuson-Moss Rulemaking Process – Still an Uphill Climb

We’ve been hearing a lot lately about the FTC’s rulemaking procedures under Section 18 of the FTC Act (also known as “Mag-Moss” rulemaking). Long decried as too burdensome and difficult to use on a regular basis, this tool is...more

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FTC Unanimously Adopts Right to Repair Policy Statement

On Wednesday, July 21, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC or the “Commission”) unanimously voted to issue a new policy statement to target unlawful right to repair acts or practices that violate competition laws or Section 5...more

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FTC’s First Open Meeting Highlights Aggressive Enforcement Priorities and Partisan Divide

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On Thursday, July 1, the Federal Trade Commission held its first meeting under Chair Lina M. Khan and first open business meeting in over twenty years. The Commission considered four items during the nearly two hour long...more

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FTC Investigates Small Business Financing Based On Expansive View Of UDAP Authority

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On May 23, the FTC launched an investigation into potentially unfair or deceptive practices in the small business financing industry, including by merchant cash advance providers. Although the launch of the investigation was...more

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