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FTC settles with Vipvape over allegations of consumer deception
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a settlement with Very Incognito Technologies Inc., which does business as Vipvape, after allegations of deceiving consumers about participation in the East-Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBRP) system. -
BSG settles with FTC after allegations of unauthorized telephone bill charges
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a proposed $5.2 million settlement agreement with Billing Services Group (BSG) that resolves allegations the company placed crammed charges on consumers’ phone bills. -
BlueHippo Capital CEO to owe $13.4 million for alleged deception
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – A federal court, at the request of the Federal Trade Commission, has found BlueHippo Funding LLC, BlueHippo Capital LLC and Joseph Rensin in contempt for allegedly operating a computer financing scheme that deceived consumers in violation of a 2008 agreement. -
FTC, Simple Pure Supplements marketers reach settlement agreement
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission announced a proposed stipulated court order against Danelle Miller, Jason Miller and 42 corporations the couple controlled after allegations of violating the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act, the FTC Act, the Commission’s Telemarketing Sales Rule and the Electronic Fund Transfer Act. -
FTC takes action against companies for allegedly deceptive subscription notices
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it charged the operators of dozens of companies with allegations of deceiving consumers into purchasing inflated newspaper subscription prices. -
FTC settles with Gigats.com in case involving alleged internet misrepresentation
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it has settled a case against the operators of Gigats.com after allegations the company claimed it was “pre-screening” job applicants for hiring employers yet was actually gathering information for lead generation for other reasons. -
Invibio to settle after allegations it hindered competition in its industry
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that Invibio has agreed to settle in a case involving allegations it violated federal antitrust law by using long-term exclusive contracts to maintain a monopoly. -
Judge grants summary judgment in FTC's lawsuit against Amazon
SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that a federal judge granted its request for a summary judgment in the agency’s lawsuit against Amazon for allegations of billing consumers for unauthorized in-app charges incurred by children. -
FTC approves final order in case involving Lupin's acquisition of Gavis
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approved a final order that settles charges against Lupin that alleged its proposed $850 million acquisition of Gavis would be anticompetitive. -
FTC approves revised order and civil penalty for Star Pipe Products
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that Star Pipe Products LTD will pay $120,000 in civil penalties over allegations it shared competitively sensitive information. -
Four companies agree to settle case involving alleged false skincare products claims
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — In a recent deal with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), four companies that market skin care products, shampoos and sunscreens have agreed to stop making alleged false claims about the “all natural” or “100 percent natural” aspect of their products. -
Bibliologic a part of alleged phone bill fraud scheme
MISSOULA, Mont. (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that Bibliologic LTD will be forced to surrender all of its assets due to its role in an alleged landline phone bill cramming operation. -
FTC sends 'strong message' over native ads, paid promotions on social media with Lord & Taylor settlement
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - Companies using social media influencers or native advertising to promote their products should pay attention to the settlement between Lord & Taylor and the Federal Trade Commission, New York attorney Adam Z. Solomon says. -
FTC warns contact lens prescribers and sellers of potential violations
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it has warned 45 contact lens prescribers and 10 contact lens sellers that they may be violating the agency’s Contact Lens Rule, which helps consumers comparison shop for contact lenses and ensures sales occur only to those with valid prescriptions. -
FTC to mail checks to consumers victimized by alleged debt collection scheme
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced it will mail 1,701 checks to consumers victimized by an alleged debt collection scheme run by Kirit Patel, Broadway Global Master Inc. and In-Arabia Solutions Inc. -
FTC approves modified final order in Hikma acquisition and divestiture case
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission recently approved a modified final order that resolves charges against Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC in its acquisition of various drug products and related assets from Ben Venue Laboratories Inc., which the FTC believes is anti-competitive. -
FTC takes action against Volkswagen for alleged deceptive advertising
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken action against Volkswagen Group of America Inc., charging it with allegedly deceiving consumers through its advertising campaigns. -
Cancer Fund of America, Cancer Support Services to be dissolved
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — Cancer Fund of America Inc. (CFA), Cancer Support Services Inc. (CSS) and their leader, James Reynolds Sr., agreed to settle charges CFA and CSS alleged to help cancer patients yet actually used donation funds on their families and friends. -
FTC and Illinois Attorney General take action against alleged illegal debt collection scheme
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – A federal court, at the request of the Federal Trade Commission and Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, temporarily halted an alleged scheme to threaten and intimidate consumers to collect phantom loan “debts” not actually owed. -
FTC comments on proposed Kentucky denturist legislation
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released comments on proposed legislation in Kentucky that would license and regulate denturists.