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Third Circuit Finds Class Plaintiff Lacks Standing to Sue Under the FDCPA

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The Third Circuit Court of Appeals recently affirmed the district court’s decision to dismiss a putative class action against a collection company on the grounds that the plaintiff lacked standing to sue under the Fair Debt...more

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Podcast - New Guidance on Complying with FTC Rule on Deceptive and Unfair Fees

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In this episode of "Clearly Conspicuous," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta breaks down the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees, focusing on recent FAQs that clarify its application...more

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP

Challenge to Amusement Park Price Promotions Adds to Roller Coaster of Canadian Drip Pricing Enforcement

Just months after obtaining a record C$38.9-million penalty in the first fully contested drip pricing case in Canada, the Competition Bureau has initiated a new drip pricing case against Canada’s Wonderland Company, the...more

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Companies Should Stop and Read the Tea Leaves After Latest False Advertising Verdict

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While we have previously written on Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforcement of “Made in America” claims, a recent jury verdict shows that manufacturers should also be wary of potential consumer claims....more

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Tennessee expands consumer protection against deceptive practices

On April 11, Tennessee enacted HB 911 (the “Act”), amending certain consumer protection measures. The Act introduces changes focusing on deceptive and unfair practices, motor vehicle-related misrepresentations, and regulatory...more

Hinch Newman LLP

Court Chops Up Measure of Damages in California CLRA Case for Deceptive “Made in USA” Claims

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A federal jury in the Central District of California has awarded $2.36 million in damages to a consumer class, finding that R.C. Bigelow Inc. (“Bigelow”), without limitation, violated the Consumer Legal Remedies Act and...more

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Florida Investigates Proxy Advisors Over DEI and ESG Investing Policies

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Florida AG James Uthmeier announced an investigation into whether proxy advising companies Glass Lewis & Co. and Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. may have misrepresented their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Indications relatives à l’origine canadienne des produits : Risques liés à la réglementation et à la responsabilité civile

Les consommateurs canadiens sont de plus en plus favorables à l’idée de privilégier les produits locaux et, par conséquent, scrutent plus que jamais les étiquettes pour connaître l’origine des produits. De leur côté, les...more

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Three Point Shot - March 2025

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Paddle Manufacturer in a Pickle: First Game to Plaintiffs in Consumer Protection Suit over Allegedly Mislabeled Pickleball Paddles - Sport Squad, Inc. (“Sport Squad”), a pickleball paddle manufacturer, has found itself in...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Maple-Washing: Regulatory and Civil Liability Risks of Calling a Product Canadian

Canadian consumers have become increasingly supportive of buying homegrown products, scrutinizing product labels like never before. At the same time, Canadian businesses are working tirelessly to satisfy the surging demand...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Stay ADvised: 2025, Issue 5

FTC Continues Junk Fee Quest With Lawsuit Targeting Largest Rental Manager - In its quest to police what it considers to be junk fees, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has joined forces with Colorado's Attorney General...more

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Higher Education Institutions Cautioned Against Misleading Statements About External Service Providers

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On Jan. 14, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education issued guidance through a Dear Colleague Letter that, if left in place by the new administration, could significantly expand Federal Student Aid program reviews, attorney...more

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC

Oregon Sticks with Existing Regulations to Govern AI (For Now)

The Oregon Department of Justice (DOJ) recently issued significant guidance detailing how the state's existing legal framework will regulate artificial intelligence, eschewing the need for immediate AI-specific legislation....more

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC

Defending Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Product/Benzene Litigation

This year, a laboratory issued a report wherein it claims to have tested over-the-counter and prescription acne products containing benzoyl peroxide and found what it deemed to be “unacceptably high” levels of benzene. In...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Stay ADvised: 2024, Issue 14

Energizer False Advertising Suit Runs Out of Juice at 9th Circuit - The 9th Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a class action lawsuit alleging that Energizer falsely advertised its AA MAX batteries as "up to 50% longer...more

Hinch Newman LLP

1MM FTC Settlement With Online Used Car Dealer Over Alleged Misrepresentations and Failing to Deliver on Time

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On July 2, 2024 the Federal Trade Commission announced that it initiated action against online used car dealer Vroom for allegedly misrepresenting that it thoroughly examined all vehicles before listing them for sale and...more

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PA Supreme Court Ruling Provides Consumers Both Treble and Punitive Damages Under UTPCPL

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The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently gave consumers a huge win by allowing them to recover both treble damages and punitive damages under Pennsylvania’s Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law (UTPCPL)....more

Pierce Atwood LLP

Massachusetts Attorney General Clarifies Position on Artificial Intelligence

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The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office (AGO) recently issued an advisory clarifying that existing Massachusetts law applies to artificial intelligence (AI) to the same extent as any other product in the stream of...more

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Here Comes Treble: Pennsylvania Supreme Court holds treble damages under the UTPCPL cannot be limited by punitive damages

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On April 25, 2024, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania held that trial courts considering violations of Pennsylvania’s Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law (“UTPCPL”) may not limit damages because of separate...more

Wiley Rein LLP

Wiley Consumer Protection Download (April 30, 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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Telemarketing Trial: Defendant Sweeps All Six Claims Against the FTC and Pennsylvania AG

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It’s not often we see defendants win a resounding victory against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and/or state attorneys general, especially after trial. But a recent opinion out of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania...more

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UAE Issued New Penalties Under the Consumer Protection Law

The Ministry of Economy in the UAE has recently introduced a comprehensive list of violations under Cabinet Decision No. 66/2023 concerning the Executive Regulation of Federal Law No. 15/2020 on Consumer Protection. Federal...more

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Minnesota AG Investigates Student Loan Debt Relief Companies

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Minnesota AG Keith Ellison has opened investigations into 52 student loan debt relief companies suspected of violating the state’s consumer protection laws and failing to register as debt settlement services providers in the...more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (June 5, 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 Signals Additional Coordination With State AGs

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has brought far more consumer protection enforcement actions in conjunction with state attorneys general’s offices this year, and the trend shows no signs of slowing down. For example,...more

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