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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently found Intuit Inc., the maker of the widely-used TurboTax tax filing software, guilty of deceptive advertising. The FTC claims that Intuit …
Federal Trade Commission Cracks Down on TurboTax Maker, Intuit, for Deceptive Advertising Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Utah-based rent-to-own company Progressive Leasing this week agreed to a $950,000 settlement with the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office over allegations of deceptive pricing practices.
Rent-to-Own Company Progressive Leasing Settles for $950,000 in Pennsylvania Case Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a settlement this week with attorney Erik M. Helbing, his law firm Helbing Law, LLC, and Consumer Law Relief, LLC, which …
Pennsylvania Attorney General Secures Settlement Over Deceptive Debt Settlement Practices Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has decided to postpone the effective date of the Combatting Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Rule due to a pending legal challenge. The …
FTC Postpones Effective Date of Auto Retail Scams Rule Amidst Legal Challenge Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has prohibited InMarket Media from dealing in consumer location data — unless it has the explicit consent of the involved parties. This …
FTC Draws a Line in the Sand on Unauthorized Location Data Sales: The Landmark InMarket Case Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lawsuit has permanently halted a business opportunity scam known as Ganadores Online and Ganadores Inversiones Bienes RaÃces. The fraudulent operation was particularly …
FTC Shuts Down Deceptive Business Opportunity Scam Preying on Spanish-Speaking Consumers Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has opened a claims process for consumers who fell victim to a deceptive mortgage relief operation known as Lanier Law. The scheme, …
FTC Launches Claims Process for Victims of Deceptive Mortgage Relief Scheme Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has agreed to participate in the Global Cooperation Arrangement for Privacy Enforcement (Global CAPE). This international multilateral arrangement will bolster the FTC’s …
FTC Joins Global Privacy Enforcement Initiative: A New Era for Data Protection Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move aimed at modernizing and broadening the scope of its Energy Labeling Rule, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is soliciting public feedback on proposed amendments. …
Revamped Energy Labeling Rule to Empower Consumers, FTC Seeks Public Input Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a landmark move, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has denied a motion to dismiss a multistate lawsuit against Mariner Finance, …
Federal Court Upholds Multistate Lawsuit Against Alleged Predatory Lender, Signaling a Win for Consumer Protection Read More