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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…
New ADA Lawsuit Could Lead to Requirements for all Retailers
Last year, we posted that Department of Justice will soon address the applicability of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) to private retailers offering goods and services to the public online. This month,…
Beware the “Industry Sweep”: Car Dealerships Hit with FTC Enforcement
As we reported previously, the FTC, in September, announced settlements with two car dealerships over price advertising alleged to be deceptive. At that time, the FTC noted that the two settlements were “part of [a]…
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.…