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Apple to Pay at Least $32.5 Million in Refunds for Unauthorized In-App Purchases
Today, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC” or “Commission”) announced a settlement with technology giant Apple Inc., which will require the company to pay at least $32.5 million in refunds to consumers that the…
Patent Troll Sues FTC for Accusing it of Being a Patent Troll?
Yesterday, a suspected “patent troll” filed suit in Texas federal court against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alleging that the FTC unlawfully interfered with its constitutional right to identify and seek redress…
FTC Announces Settlement with Makers of “Genetically Customized” Dietary Supplements and Skin Serums
The FTC earlier this week announced settlements with two companies that sold “genetically customized” dietary supplements and skin serums through multilevel marketing. According to the FTC, distributors sent…
FTC Updates Its Media Guide on Weight Loss Claims
In 2003, the FTC issued Red Flag: A Reference Guide for Media on Bogus Weight Loss Claim Detection . The guide was intended to assist media outlets in spotting what the FTC believes to be deceptive weight loss claims.…
In Pricing Case, California Court Determines Meaning of "Free" Shipping
In the Overstock.com case described in the post yesterday, the plaintiff also argued that Overstock’s representations that shipping was “free” or “only $2.95” violated California’s False Advertising Law because the…