The offending company agrees to a $7 million penalty for selling consumer information. The Department of Justice (DOJ) reached an agreement with Response Tree, LLC, in which the…
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FTC Bans Rite Aid From Use of Facial Recognition for 5 Years
The agency says the company was “reckless” in its use of the technology for surveillance purposes. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has prohibited Rite Aid from using facial…
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FTC Acts Against Telemarketing Scheme
“The Sales Mentor” misled consumers with deceptive practices and false earnings claims. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has obtained proposed orders against the operators of “The Sales Mentor”…
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DOT Fines Southwest Airlines for 2022 Holiday Meltdown
The largest-ever penalty for violating consumer protections. The Department of Transportation has issued a civil penalty against Southwest Airlines, requiring the company to pay $140 million for canceling…
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New Company Merger Guidelines Released By DOJ and FTC
White House economist says antitrust guidance is important to ensure competition and lower consumer costs. The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) jointly released…
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DOJ Collects Fraud Cases Against “Microtransactions”
Civil division official says the schemes “prey upon individuals and small businesses.“ The Department of Justice (DOJ) unsealed two cases this month filed against fraud networks that make…
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FTC Issues Refund to Businesses HomeAdvisor’s Deceptive Practices
The company claimed to provide a month of free mHelpDesk, but actually charged extra for the service. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has begun refunding over $3 million…
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FTC Warns Groups and Influencers Who Promoted Aspartame or Sugar
The entities and individuals did not adequately disclose they were compensated by the industry. The Federal Trade Commission sent warning letters to trade associations, registered dieticians, and other…
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FTC Takes Total Wine to Federal Court Over Antitrust Compliance
Federal agency seeks records in its investigation of industry pricing. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently filed a petition in federal court, urging Total Wine to comply with…
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Silicon Valley Executive Fined $24 Million for Fraudulent COVID-19 Tests
Mark Schena engaged in elaborate ruses to convince investors of claims. A coordinated effort headed by the U.S. Justice Department to prosecute COVID-19-related frauds recently concluded its first…
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