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FTC Finalizes Credit Karma Order Requiring Hefty Payment and the Cessation of Allegedly Deceptive ‘Pre-Approved’ Claims

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In September 2022, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it had taken action against credit services company Credit Karma for allegedly deploying dark patterns to misrepresent that consumers were “pre-approved” for...more

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Pennsylvania AG Sues Lead Generators For Deceptive Ads

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On November 2, 2022, the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General filed a lawsuit in federal court alleging that a group of companies offering lead generation services violated the Telemarketing Sales Rule (“TSR”), 16 C.F.R....more

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FTC To Focus on Subscription Services — Hints at Taking Action Against “Dark Patterns”

The FTC has issued a new Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Negative Option Marketing (Policy Statement), generally warning companies about their compliance obligations relating to negative option programs and against...more

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FTC to Increase Enforcement Against Illegal Dark Patterns Targeting Consumers with Subscription Schemes

On October 28, 2021, the FTC issued an enforcement policy statement warning companies against utilizing illegal dark patterns that trick or trap consumers into subscription services. Dark patterns apply deceptive techniques...more

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Subscription Service Agrees to Pay $10 Million for Automatic Renewal Law Violations

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Earlier this month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a $10 million settlement with the online learning company ABCmouse for allegedly violating the FTC Act as well as the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act...more

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Web-tracking Software Company Settles FTC Charges on Personal Data

A web analytics company, Compete Inc., has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission (FTC) charges that it violated federal law by using its web-tracking software to collect consumers’ personal data without sufficient...more

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