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FTC opens discussion on “Technology Platform Censorship”

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The FTC recently requested public comment “to better understand how technology platforms deny or degrade (such as by ‘demonetizing’ and ‘shadow banning’) users’ access to services based on the content of the users’ speech or...more

BakerHostetler

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

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

CFPB issues new proposal to ban certain financial contract terms

On January 13, the CFPB proposed a new rule to ban large banks and consumer finance companies from using certain contractual provisions in agreements with consumers under Regulation AA. The CFPB’s proposal warns against the...more

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CFPB Introduces New Rule Banning Certain Contractual Provisions in Consumer Financial Agreements

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) proposed a new rule aimed at banning certain contractual provisions in agreements for consumer financial products or services. The CFPB’s proposal targets certain...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

The FTC Announces New Enforcement Actions Against Certain Businesses for Engaging in “Deceptive AI” Practices

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As part of a new enforcement initiative called “Operation AI Comply,” the FTC recently announced that it has brought the following five enforcement actions against businesses that use or sell AI tools in a manner that the FTC...more

Quarles & Brady LLP

Justice Department’s New Task Force on Health Care Monopolies and Collusion

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DOJ recently formed the Antitrust Division’s (the “Division”) Task Force on Health Care Monopolies and Collusion (“HCMC”), signaling anticompetitive activity in health care markets as an enforcement priority....more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

All Gas No Brakes – The FTC, DOJ, and HHS Unveil Online Reporting Portal as Latest Effort to Combat Unfair and Anticompetitive...

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On April 18, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”), Justice Department (“DOJ”), and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) launched an online reporting portal, HealthyCompetition.gov, for the public to...more

Hinch Newman LLP

FTC Order Will Ban U.K.-Based Software Provider from Selling Browsing Data for Ad Purposes and Require It to Pay $16.5MM Over...

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On February 24, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it will require software provider Avast to pay $16.5MM and prohibit the company from selling or licensing any web browsing data for advertising purposes to...more

Wiley Rein LLP

Wireless Roundup (February 2024)

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FCC Requests Comment on CPNI/SIM Change Authentication Item: In this Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) seeks comment on whether to harmonize the existing...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

FTC Unveils Sweeping Rule to Tackle 'Junk Fees' and Redefine Consumer Pricing Transparency - Kattison Avenue | Issue 11

In response to the Biden administration's resounding call for more transparency in consumer pricing, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has unveiled a proposed rule on "junk fees," setting the stage to significantly impact...more

Jones Day

FTC Public Comment Request Signals Continued Increase in State AGs Enforcement Efforts

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On June 7, the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC" or "Commission") announced a request for public comments ("Request") regarding how it can enhance collaboration efforts with state attorneys general ("AGs") to more effectively...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

FTC requests comment on consumer advocate petition regarding auto “yo-yo financing”

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On May 31, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) requested public comment on a petition for rulemaking it received from six national consumer advocate groups regarding “yo-yo sales,” a term the groups use to refer to...more

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FTC seeks to work with states on combatting fraud

On June 7, the FTC announced it is soliciting public comments on how the Commission can work more effectively with state attorneys general to prevent and inform consumers about potential fraud. The FTC said in its...more

Hinch Newman LLP

FTC Explores Recycling Claims, Updates to Green Guides and Pending Rulemakings

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On May 23, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission hosted a national workshop designed to consider the current state of recycling practices and recycling-related advertising. This follows an FTC announcement in December 2022 that...more

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FTC Turns Its Attention to Franchising

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On Friday, March 10, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission issued a Request for Information (“RFI”) soliciting public comments on various issues pertaining to the franchisor-franchisee relationship, including franchisor supply...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Last Call for the FTC’s Green Guides

Comment Period Closes on April 24, 2023 - The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is in the process of updating its Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (Green Guides) to assist marketers in ensuring that their...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

FTC Publishes Updates to its “Green Guides” for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims

On December 14, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it is seeking public comment with respect to proposed revisions and updates to the “Green Guides for the Use of Environmental Claims” (“Green Guides”)....more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

FTC Considering Updates to Environmental “Green Guides”

On December 14, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it is seeking public comment “on potential updates and changes to the Green Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims” (the Notice). The...more

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FTC Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Regarding Junk Fees and Drip Pricing; January 9, 2023 Comment Deadline

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) regarding its intent to promulgate rules on so-called “drip pricing” and “junk fees.” The anticipated rulemaking may not be...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

China Tariffs: Opportunity to Request Modifications

On November 15, 2022, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) opened its docket (USTR-2022-0014) seeking public comments in its review of Lists 1 and 2 of the Trump-era tariffs on Chinese imports. The tariffs were...more

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FTC Issues Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on ‘Junk Fees’

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On October 20, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it is issuing an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR or Notice) to address “junk fees,” a term used in the Notice to refer to “unfair or deceptive...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

FTC issues advance notice of proposed rulemaking on “junk fees”

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On October 20, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced that it is issuing an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“ANPR” or “Notice”) to address “junk fees,” a term used in the Notice to refer to “unfair or...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

FTC Seeks Public Comment on So-Called “Junk Fees”

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On October 20, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, seeking public comment on the harms stemming from what it characterizes as “junk fees,” i.e., fees that are allegedly...more

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FTC Seeks Public Comments Following Introduction of Federal Privacy Bill

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Data privacy and security are again taking center stage in Washington, DC. On the heels of Congress’s introduction of the American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on...more

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FTC Intends to Initiate Review of, and Seek Comment on, Green Guides in 2022

On August 5, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced its modified ten-year regulatory review schedule. 87 Fed. Reg. 47947. FTC reviews its rules and industry guides on a ten-year schedule to ensure they remain...more

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