The judge will hear the case regarding the private data of minors on January 29. D.C. District Court Judge Randall Moss has announced that he would hear arguments…
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Federal Judge Rules FTC Can Restrict Meta’s Private Data Use
The company sought to have the dispute with the Federal Trade Commission transferred to the court. The District of Columbia U.S. District Court denied a motion filed by…
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FTC Approves Resolution on AI Product Oversight
The resolution corresponds with the president’s executive order on the development and use of artificial intelligence. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently approved an omnibus resolution that authorizes…
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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 Reports Decline in Cigarette and Smokeless Tobacco Sales
Menthol and other non-tobacco product purchases comprise half of purchases. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released a Cigarette Report that provides data on industry sales in 2022.…
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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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Federal Judge Rules in FTC’s Favor in Telemarketing Case
Companies held liable for deceptive practices. A federal judge in Illinois upheld the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) case that began in 2019 against a telemarketing company and its…
Read MoreFTC Reports Increase in Social Media Scams
Latest figures show consumers have lost $2.7 billion since 2021. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released data regarding scams on social media, which have caused the greatest…
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FTC Fines TransUnion for Illegal Rental Background Check and Reporting
One fine was for poor screening and another for lying to customers. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have issued two fines…
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