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2012 Signals Continued FTC Privacy Scrutiny: Web Browser Toolbar Triggers Enforcement Action
On January 5, 2012, the FTC announced a settlement with Upromise, Inc., a membership service intended to help consumers save money for college, over charges that the company misled users about the extent to which it…
The "Prior Substantiation" Doctrine: An Important Check On the Piggyback Class Action
A disturbing trend has emerged in false advertising litigation: plaintiffs are filing class action complaints that are virtually identical to or rely heavily on FTC complaints or FDA warning letters. Those complaints…
Cordray Gets Recess Appointment to Head CFPB
President Obama has made a recess appointment of Richard Cordray to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ("CFPB"). The President had nominated Cordray as the Director in July, but Senate Republicans blocked…
Cordray Gets Recess Appointment to Head CFPB
President Obama has made a recess appointment of Richard Cordray to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ("CFPB"). The President had nominated Cordray as the Director in July, but Senate Republicans blocked…
Food Safety Working Group Releases 2009-2011 Progress Report
The Federal Food Safety Working Group (“FSWG”) yesterday released a progress report highlighting the groups accomplishments over the last two years and outlining priorities for the future. Established by President…