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FTC Targets Multiple Industries in International Safe Harbor Enforcement Actions
The FTC recently announced settlements with twelve U.S. companies regarding alleged false claims of compliance with the U.S.-EU Safe Harbor and the Swiss Safe Harbor (collectively the “Safe Harbors”). The Safe Harbors…
FTC Cries Foul Over Green Diaper Claims
The FTC recently announced that it had reached a settlement with Down to Earth Designs, d/b/a gDiapers, regarding composition, biodegradability, compostability, and disposability claims featured on the company’s infant…
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…