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FTC Tells Congress it Will Explore Tougher Penalties for Made in USA Fraud; Agency Plans Workshop
On May 9, the Federal Trade Commission Chairman and Commissioners testified before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce on a number of issues. Reaffirming a…
FTC Settles with Companies that Sought to Prevent Bad Reviews
The Consumer Review Fairness Act was enacted in 2016 to protect consumers’ ability to share their opinions about businesses. In general, the law prohibits companies from using form contracts that: (a) prohibit or…
FTC Requests Congressional Clarification of Its Ability to Obtain Monetary Relief Under Section 13(b)
Yesterday, Commissioner Christine Wilson testified before the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce, and asked Congress to clarify the extent of the FTC’s…
CFPB Long-Awaited Proposed Rule on Debt Collection Would Address Call Frequency, Texting, and More
The CFPB released its proposed rule governing debt collection, which would impose new requirements for debt collectors related to when and how a consumer can be contacted, what can and must be said when a consumer is…
NAD Opines on “Favorite” Claims
The line between what’s an objective claim (which does require proof) and puffery (which does not require proof) isn’t always clear, and reasonable minds can differ as to on which side of the line a claim belongs. When…