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Recent News About US Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
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FTC mailing checks to consumers victimized by alleged payday loan scam
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission announced that it will mail checks to consumers who were victims of a scam that allegedly promised help in getting payday loans. -
Boost Software settles with Florida and FTC over allegations of deceptive marketing
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – The office of Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, in conjunction with the Federal Trade Commission, announced a $200,000 settlement with Boost Software over allegations the company deceptively marketed computer software and tech support services. -
FTC takes action against two operators of online high schools
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission has filed charges claiming that two operators of online high schools that claim legitimacy are actually little more than diploma mills. -
FTC drafts document on its enforcement of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission staff put together an annual summary on the enforcement of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and delivered it to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. -
FTC discusses its competition enforcement and advocacy work in recent testimony
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission explained its competition enforcement and advocacy work for state regulatory boards and licensing requirements for occupations, trades and professions in testimony presented to a subcommittee from the U.S. Senate. -
FTC takes action against DeVry University's allegedly deceptive advertising practices
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit against the operators of DeVry University, claiming that the university’s advertisements deceived consumers. -
FTC announces report that shows fewer pharmaceutical patent disputes in fiscal year 2014
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission released a new report that shows that pharmaceutical companies have entered into considerably fewer potential pay-for-delay patent dispute settlements in fiscal year 2014. -
Colorado Attorney General continues enforcement against debt collectors
DENVER (Legal Newsline) – Colorado Attorney General Cynthia H. Coffman plans to continue her office’s pursuit of allegedly deceitful debt collectors, announcing additional actions against them in collaboration with the Federal Trade Commission and its Operation Collection Program (OCP). -
Makers of 5-hour Energy drink agree to deal over allegations of misrepresenting product's benefits
BOISE, Idaho (Legal Newsline) – Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden reached a settlement agreement with Living Essentials LLC and Innovation Ventures LLC over allegations of misrepresenting their 5-hour Energy drink. -
Florida Attorney General and FTC files suit against CardReady's alleged laundering scheme
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, along with the Federal Trade Commission, announced a lawsuit against CardReady LLC over allegedly laundering credit card transactions. -
FTC warns 32 companies using environmental 'green' seals
In September, the Federal Trade Commission issued warning letters to five manufacturers of environmental certification seals and 32 businesses that use those seals, cautioning that the certifications do not comply with the FTC’s “Green Guides.” -
FTC reaches $2.2M settlements with Red Cedar, SFS Inc. over illegal fee allegations
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission has reached settlements with payday lenders Red Cedar Services and SFS Inc. for $2.2 million each over allegations they charged consumers illegal fees. -
Lumosity will pay $2 million to resolve claims of deceptive advertising
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission has reached a $2 million agreement with the creators and marketers of the Lumosity “brain training” program over allegations of deceiving consumers. -
FTC seeks aid of public in developing an auto dealership survey
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has developed a qualitative survey method of learning about consumer experiences in buying and financing automobiles at dealerships and it currently seeks public comment on it. -
FTC reaches agreement with ArcLight and Gulf Oil, requires them divest four LPP terminals
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Federal Trade Commission will require ArcLight Energy Partners Fund VI LP, to divest four light petroleum product terminals in Pennsylvania so that it can complete its acquisition of Gulf Oil Limited Partnership.