Topic
Deceptive Practices
192 published works
Retail & Consumer Products Law Observer
FTC Updates (September 16-27, 2024)
As fall approaches, the FTC continues to enforce actions on the consumer protection front against deceptive practices in the cash advance, e-commerce, and telemarketing sectors. All this, and more, after…
Retail & Consumer Products Law Observer
FTC Updates (August 5-9, 2024)
The FTC stayed busy during the beginning of August. The agency announced a host of proposed settlements with companies and individuals engaged in deceptive and fraudulent business schemes. All this…
Regulatory Oversight
New Hampshire AG Files Criminal Charges Against Owner for CPA Violations
By Troutman Pepper Locke State Attorneys General Team
On August 20, New Hampshire Attorney General (AG) John Formella announced the arrest of Ricky Southers, the owner of Southers Construction, Inc., for allegedly violating the terms of an injunction…
Consumer Financial Services Law Monitor
FTC and Arizona AG Reach $2.6 Million Settlement with Motor Vehicle Dealer Over Alleged Deceptive and Discriminatory Sales and Financing Practices
By Christopher Carlson, Brooke Conkle, Lori Sommerfield, Alan D. Wingfield, Chris Capurso
Yesterday, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the State of Arizona announced a joint action against Coulter Motor Company, an Arizona-based motor vehicle dealership, and its former general manager, for…
Retail & Consumer Products Law Observer
Final Rule Announced: The FTC Strengthens Its Enforcement Capacity Against “Deceptive” Reviews and Testimonials
By Joanna Rosen Forster, Toni Michelle Jackson
As we’ve previously reported, FTC practitioners and businesses alike have been anxiously awaiting details about the rule that will prohibit purportedly deceptive practices in connection with reviews and testimonials. Our readers…
Financial Services Observer
FTC Targets Adobe for Hidden Fees and Deceptive Subscription Practices
By Timothy A. Butler, Matthew White
On June 17, 2024, the FTC filed a federal court complaint against Adobe and two of its executives. The complaint alleges that Adobe deceived consumers by failing to adequately disclose that its…
Consumer Protection Insights
FTC Targets Adobe for Hidden Fees and Deceptive Subscription Practices
By Timothy A. Butler, Matthew White, Tessa Cierny, Greenberg Traurig, LLP
On June 17, 2024, the FTC filed a federal court complaint against Adobe and two of its executives. The complaint alleges that Adobe deceived consumers by failing to adequately disclose that its…
Consumer Finance and Fintech Blog
FTC Files Action Against Student Debt Relief Enterprise
On June 28, the FTC announced it had filed an action in federal court against a California-based student debt relief enterprise for deceptive practices, including unlawfully obtaining advance fees for…
Financial Services Observer
CFPB Warns Against Deceptive Fine-Print Tactics Targeting Consumers
By Timothy A. Butler, Matthew White, Tessa Cierny, Nanette Aguirre
On June 4, 2024, the CFPB released a circular cautioning companies against including unlawful or unenforceable terms and conditions in contracts for consumer financial products or services. The circular asserts that companies often…
Consumer Protection Insights
CFPB Warns Against Deceptive Fine-Print Tactics Targeting Consumers
By Timothy A. Butler, Matthew White, Tessa Cierny, Greenberg Traurig, LLP
On June 4, 2024, the CFPB released a circular cautioning companies against including unlawful or unenforceable terms and conditions in contracts for consumer financial products or services. The circular asserts that companies often…