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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced final amendments to its longstanding Amplifier Rule, aiming to help consumers make direct comparisons of home entertainment amplifiers. This update …
FTC Updates Amplifier Rule to Aid Consumer Comparisons Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released its annual report to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), detailing its enforcement activities in 2023 under the Truth in …
FTC Annual Report Highlights Key Consumer Protections and Enforcement Actions Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — New data from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reveals that scammers most frequently impersonate Best Buy/Geek Squad, Amazon, and PayPal, tricking consumers into losing significant sums of …
Scammers Impersonate Big Brands, Costing Consumers Millions Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized an order against Blackbaud Inc., settling allegations that the company’s inadequate security measures allowed a hacker to breach its network …
FTC Finalizes Order Against Blackbaud Over Data Breach Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently unveiled its Fiscal Year 2023 report. This annual dossier sheds light on the agency’s relentless efforts to safeguard consumers and stimulate …
FTC: Protector of Consumers, Promoter of Fair Competition Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $180,000 in refunds to consumers misled by false “Made in USA” claims made by motocross and ATV parts maker …
FTC Sends Refunds to Consumers Over False ‘Made in USA’ Claims by Cycra Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate has made significant strides in aviation safety. A statement by Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) revealed that his Saracini Enhanced Aviation Safety Act has advanced under …
Airline Passengers Triumph: Senator Casey’s Aviation Safety Act Advances Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry this week announced a new partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). This collaboration, formalized through a memorandum of understanding (MOU), …
Pennsylvania Joins Forces with U.S. Department of Transportation to Enhance Airline Consumer Protection Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant expansion of a legal battle against Mariner Finance, accused of exploiting consumers through deceptive lending practices, six new states have joined Pennsylvania in a …
States Rally Against Mariner Finance in Expanding Consumer Protection Lawsuit Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House passed a significant piece of legislation on Monday, signaling a shift in the battleground over consumer data rights. House Bill 1201, authored by State …
Pennsylvania Moves to Safeguard Digital Privacy with Landmark Legislation Read More