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Permanent Injunctions Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Misrepresentation

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

FTC to permanently ban auto warranty operation

On March 24, the FTC announced that a Florida-based group of operators (defendants) faces a permanent ban from the extended automobile warranty industry and will be barred from any further involvement in outbound...more

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Court Enjoins Credit Repair Company From Making Misrepresentations to Consumers

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On March 21, 2022, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it obtained a permanent injunction against a credit repair company and its CEO, barring the company from making representations that it can improve consumers’...more

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FTC Cracks Down On Deceptive Social Media Campaign By Teami LLC

In April 2018, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) wrote to Florida-based Teami LLC (“Teami”), a Florida-based producer of Teami tea and skincare products, reminding it of the requirement set forth in the FTC’s Endorsement...more

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FTC Obtains $6.8 Million Judgment Against Two Individuals in “Free” Credit Report Scheme

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On October 30, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it had obtained a stipulated order for a permanent injunction and monetary judgment against two individuals for allegedly using fake rental property ads to lure...more

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DC AG Announces Judgment Against Student Debt Relief Provider

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On August 24, 2017, the Attorney General for the District of Columbia (D.C. AG) announced that his office won a judgment in the D.C. Superior Court against a debt relief provider and its owners. The DC AG alleged that the...more

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FTC Issues Order Against Debt Relief Company for Alleged Misrepresentations

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On February 27, 2017, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) entered into a stipulated order for permanent injunction and monetary judgment with defendants United Debt Counselors, LLC, a debt relief company, and its principals,...more

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Diet Pill Company Sale Slash to Pay $43 Million in Settlement with FTC Over Spam Email and Fake Celebrity Endorsements

On February 2, 2016, the FTC settled claims against Sale Slash LLC regarding the marketing of its weight loss pills, including Premium Green Coffee, Pure Garcinia Cambogia, Premium White Kidney Bean Extract, Pure Forskolin...more

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