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Blackbaud settlement with FTC mandates data deletion and comprehensive security measures to safeguard consumers. Learn more about the charges and the massive data breach.
Federal Trade Commission Holds Blackbaud Inc. Accountable for Security Lapses Read More
WASHINTON, D.C. — A federal district court last week issued final orders against Day Pacer, LLC and EduTrek, LLC, along with their owners, marking one of the most significant crackdowns …
Court Slaps $28.7M Fine on Telemarketers for Violating Do Not Call Registry: A Wake-Up Call for the Industry Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a concerted effort to protect American consumers from the nuisance of robocalls, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has ramped up its enforcement of telemarketing laws over …
FTC Intensifies Battle Against Overseas Robocalls, Making Strides with Project PoNE Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has yet again extended its review period for an application submitted by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) and two tech firms, …
FTC Extends Review of ESRB’s Facial Age Estimation Tech: What It Means for Entertainment Software Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tractor manufacturer Kubota North America Corporation has been hit with a $2 million civil penalty for falsely labeling its replacement parts as “Made in USA.” This action, …
Kubota Slapped with Record $2 Million Penalty over ‘Made in USA’ Deception Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sent warning letters to 39 funeral homes across the United States. This move came after the agency’s first unsuccessful undercover phone …
FTC Cracks Down on Funeral Home Transparency Breach in Groundbreaking Undercover Operation Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has levied sanctions against the online cash advance provider, FloatMe, and its co-founders. The online platform has been accused of using deceptive …
FTC Strikes at Cash Advance App: FloatMe Faces Penalties for Deceptive Practices Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently finalized a consent order against Florida-based EXOTOUSA LLC, operating under the name Old Southern Brass. The FTC charged the company with …
FTC Finalizes Consent Order Against Florida Company for Deceptive ‘Made in USA’ Claims Read More
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