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Mar 12, 20244 min read

The FTC +10States Charges Against Gregory B. Anderson & Women's Cancer Fund aka Cancer Recovery Fou. Intel. For Misleading Donors Who Wanted To Provide Fin. Assistance To Women Fighting Cancer

According to the complaint, fundraisers for Women’s Cancer Fund assured potential donors that their contributions would "save lives" and "di

Mar 11, 20245 min read

FTC Moves to Ban Creators of Automators AI, formerly known as Empire Ecommerce, and Onyx Distribution For E-Commerce Money-Making Scheme

In a lawsuit filed in August 2023, the FTC alleged that Roman Cresto, John Cresto, and Andrew Chapman, in conjunction with various entities

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Mar 4, 20244 min read

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Challenges Kroger’s Acquisition of Albertsons: Three Reasons Why-Flawed Divestiture Harm, Harm to Consumers, Worker Vulnerability

This merger would undoubtedly make them a force to be reckoned with in the retail industry. Additionally, the merger would result in a signi

Feb 28, 20246 min read

FTC's Ruling Mandates Avast to cease Selling Browsing Data for Advertising Purposes & Imposes a $16.5 M Penalty for Selling Data despite claiming their Products would prevent Online Tracking

Starting in 2014, the FTC alleges that Avast has been gathering information about users' online activities through browser extensions and an

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Feb 26, 20246 min read

Jonathan Braun, a Merchant Cash Advance Operator, is now facing a Judgment filed by the FTC for deceiving Small Businesses and Unlawfully Seizing Assets: The Judgment Amounts to over $20.3 million

Braun and four other defendants were sued by the FTC for deceiving small businesses and organizations. They were accused of misrepresenting

Feb 14, 20244 min read

FTC Mandate Demands Blackbaud to Erase Redundant Data, Enhance Safeguards to Resolve Allegations of Insufficient Security Measures Resulting in Data Breach

As a result of these security shortcomings, a hacker was able to access a customer's database hosted by Blackbaud in early 2020. The breach,

Feb 8, 20243 min read

Kubota Faces $2 Million Penalty from FTC for Misleading Made in USA Claims

Apex Building as seen from the Newseum balcony, Washington, DC, March 30, 2013. Home of the Federal Trade Commission.

Jan 31, 20245 min read

FTC & State of California Files Charges Against CRI Genetics For False Representations To Consumers

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the state of California have obtained an order against a DNA testing company. The company has been ac

Dec 1, 20236 min read

The FTC Issued Warnings To Two Trade Unions & Twelve Influencers About Aspartame or Sugar

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued warnings to two trade associations and twelve influencers regarding their social media posts..

Nov 28, 20234 min read

FTC Refunds Over $3 Million to Victims Who Paid for HomeAdvisor Memberships & Setup Claims Process

The Federal Trade Commission charged the company, Home Advisor, for misleadingly advertising leads for home improvement projects.