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Audio Conference Event: Tips for Reducing Class Action Litigation Risk following Regulatory Enforcement
The number of consumer class actions filed following regulatory enforcement by the FTC, FDA, or NAD have skyrocketed in recent years. Consumer products companies – particularly food, dietary supplement, and cosmetic…
Members of Congress Target Outlet Mall Pricing
Last Thursday, four members of Congress sent a letter to the FTC Chairwoman expressing concerns that consumers are being deceived by pricing at outlet stores and asking the FTC to investigate potential violations of…
In A Culture Of Instant Gratification, Court Tosses Class Action Regarding Availability of Certain Product Features
On January 29, a California federal judge tossed a putative class action claiming the makers of video game blockbuster “Grand Theft Auto V” misled gamers by marketing online features that weren’t immediately ready,…
New FTC Settlement and Cal. AG Lawsuit Reflect Continued Focus on Consumer Data Protection
Two new actions announced in the past week indicate that federal and state regulators will continue to aggressively enforce data security and consumer protection laws in the wake of recent high profile consumer data…
CFPB Director Cordray Testifies Before House Financial Services Committee
CFPB Director Richard Cordray testified before the House Financial Services Committee today, fielding questions and comments on an array of issues from the CFPB’s data collection practices to the Qualified Mortgage…