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By Federal Newswire | Nov 5, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated action against the online cash advance app Dave, accusing it of misleading marketing practices.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 4, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $17 million in refunds to consumers affected by the actions of Brigit, an online cash advance provider.
By Federal Newswire | Nov 4, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated legal action against Global Circulation, Inc. (GCI), a debt collection company based in Georgia, and its owner, Kenneth Redon III.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 31, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $2.5 million to consumers who were misled by Credit Karma's credit offers.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 29, 2024
Six individuals face charges for allegedly engaging in schemes to rig bids, defraud the government, and pay bribes related to IT products and services sold to federal government purchasers.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 29, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the distribution of over $1 million in refunds to consumers affected by Rhinelander Auto Center's alleged unlawful fees and discriminatory financing practices.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 29, 2024
Six individuals face charges for their involvement in schemes aimed at defrauding the federal government, particularly through manipulating bids and engaging in bribery and kickbacks related to IT products and services sold to government purchasers.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 28, 2024
An evidentiary hearing is scheduled to take place before Administrative Law Judge Dania L. Ayoubi in the matter involving Tapestry, Inc., and Capri Holdings Limited.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 28, 2024
A federal court has temporarily halted the operations of a business opportunity scam that allegedly defrauded consumers of over $12 million through false promises of profits from selling goods on platforms like Amazon and Walmart.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 25, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated action against rideshare company Lyft for allegedly making deceptive claims about driver earnings.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 24, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a request for public comment on the proposed modification of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s (HISA) Assessment Methodology Rule.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 23, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services (ABOS) are hosting a free webinar to help library patrons identify and avoid holiday scams. As the holiday shopping season approaches, scammers are also preparing to take advantage of unsuspecting individuals.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 21, 2024
A prehearing scheduling conference is set to take place before Judge D. Michael Chappell concerning the matter of Caremark Rx, Zinc Health Services, and others under Docket 9437. This conference will address issues related to insulin.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 18, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has rejected a motion from H&R Block Inc. to disqualify the Administrative Law Judge presiding over a hearing related to a complaint against the company. The complaint involves allegations of deceptive and unfair practices by the tax preparation firm.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 18, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Economics will host the Second Federal Trade Commission Conference on Marketing and Public Policy on October 18, 2024, in Washington, D.C. This one-day event aims to bring together scholars and policymakers interested in issues at the intersection of marketing, information economics, and public policy.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 17, 2024
Four executives and a corporation have been sentenced for their roles in a conspiracy involving price-fixing, bid-rigging, and job allocation in the ready-mix concrete industry in Savannah, Georgia. The individuals charged were James Clayton Pedrick, Gregory Hall Melton, John David Melton, Timothy “Bo” Strickland, along with Evans Concrete LLC. These charges were initially filed in September 2020.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 16, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated action against Qargo Coffee and its founders for not disclosing essential information required by the Franchise Rule. This includes a founder's connection to the burger franchise BurgerIM, which left potential franchisees uninformed about crucial investment details.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 16, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has introduced a new "click-to-cancel" rule aimed at simplifying the process for consumers to terminate recurring subscriptions and memberships. This rule mandates that sellers must make cancellation as straightforward as the initial sign-up process. Most provisions of this rule will become effective 180 days after its publication in the Federal Register.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 10, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has extended the deadline for public comments on its Request for Information (RFI) regarding franchise agreements and franchisor business practices. Originally set for October 10, 2024, the new deadline is now October 24, 2024. This extension comes in response to disruptions caused by Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 10, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $449,000 in refunds to consumers affected by a telemarketing scam orchestrated by American Vehicle Protection Corp. The company was involved in making deceptive calls nationwide, offering costly "extended automobile warranties" under false pretenses.
