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Public Event: Nixing the Fix: A Workshop on Repair Restrictions
March 12, 2019
Staff of the Federal Trade Commission hosted a workshop on July 16, 2019 to examine ways in which manufacturers may limit third-party repairs and is seeking research focused on such limitations. Nixing the Fix: A Workshop on Repair Restrictions focused on how manufacturers may limit repairs by...
Case: Digital Altitude LLC
The Federal Trade Commission alleged that the defendants operated a multi-million dollar business coaching scheme known as Digital Altitude that they deceived consumers by claiming they could earn "six figures in 90 days." The Federal Trade Commission is sending refunds totaling nearly $4.7 million...
Case: Help the Vets, Inc.
The Federal Trade Commission, along with law enforcement officials and charity regulators from 70 offices in every state, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam and Puerto Rico, announced more than 100 actions and a consumer education initiative in “Operation Donate with Honor,” a crackdown...
Closing Letter: Solve America’s Problems, doing business as, TV Liquidator
March 7, 2019
Case: Crystal Ewing (Health Nutrition Products, LLC)
The FTC filed a lawsuit in federal court to stop a dietary supplement marketer from making misleading claims that its product can help treat and even cure people who are addicted to opiates, including prescription pain medications and illegal drugs such as heroin.
Closing Letter: Native Ken Eyewear, Inc.
February 27, 2019
Closing Letter: Cirrus Systems, Inc.
February 27, 2019
Case: Musical.ly, Inc.
Video social networking app Musical.ly, Inc., now known as TikTok, agreed to pay $5.7 million to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations that the company illegally collected personal information from children in violation of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act.
Case: Social Finance, Inc. and Sofi Lending Corp., In the Matter of
In October 2018, the FTC announced that online student loan refinancer SoFi Lending Corp. (SoFi) agreed to stop misrepresenting how much money student loan borrowers have saved, or will save, by refinancing their loans with the company. The Commission approved the final consent in February 2019. In...
Case: NutriMost LLC
The FTC is mailing 3,483 checks totaling more than $1.95 million to consumers who bought the NutriMost Ultimate Fat Loss System between October 1, 2012 and August 9, 2016, in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area. Each consumer will receive a refund of $560.54.
Closing Letter: 3D Solutech, Inc.
February 22, 2019
Case: A&O Enterprises, doing business as iV Bars, and Aaron K. Roberts, In the Matter of
Following a public comment period, the FTC has approved a final order settling charges against a Texas-based marketer and seller of intravenously injected therapy products (IV Cocktails) who allegedly made a range of deceptive and unsupported health claims about their ability to treat serious...
Case: Fat Giraffe Marketing Group LLC
The defendants in an alleged work-from-home business opportunity scam are banned from selling any business coaching service or business opportunity under a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission.
Case: WV Universal Management, LLC
The FTC is mailing 1,244 checks to consumers who bought deceptively marketed credit card interest rate reduction services after being contacted via illegal robocalls. Affected consumers will receive full refunds, with most receiving $1,100 or more, within the next week.
Public Event: Strictly Business: An FTC Forum on Small Business Financing
February 13, 2019
The Federal Trade Commission hosted a forum on small business financing on May 8, 2019, to examine trends and consumer protection issues in this marketplace, including the recent proliferation of online loans and alternative financing products. Small businesses are an integral part of the U.S...
Case: Inside Publications, LLC, In the Matter of
Following a public comment period, the FTC has approved two final orders settling allegations that Creaxion Corporation, Inside Publications, LLC, and their respective principals misrepresented that paid endorsements were independent consumer opinions and that commercial advertising was independent...
Case: Creaxion Corp., In the Matter of
Following a public comment period, the FTC has approved two final orders settling allegations that Creaxion Corporation, Inside Publications, LLC, and their respective principals misrepresented that paid endorsements were independent consumer opinions and that commercial advertising was independent...
Case: Global Asset Financial Services Group, LLC
10 Companies and 10 individuals settled Federal Trade Commission allegations that their deceptive and unfair tactics violated the FTC Act and the Fair Debt Collection Practice Act. The action is part of the FTC's continuing crackdown on all players involved in phantom debt schemes, including those...
Case: Soundboard Association
Soundboard Association sued the Federal Trade Commission alleging that the agency violated the APA by not issuing the regulation following notice-and-comment rulemaking, and that it was infringing on telemarketing companies' First Amendment rights.
Closing Letter: Whiteside Machine & Repair Company, Inc.
February 5, 2019
Case: Tarr Inc.
The FTC is mailing 227,995 checks totaling more than $6 million to consumers who purchased health products from three individuals and the 19 companies they controlled—collectively known as Tarr, Inc. Affected consumers will receive their refund checks, which average $26.57, soon.
Public Statement: Cross Brands Manufacturing, LLC (Sea & Ski sunscreen products)
Type of Public Statement:
Staff Letter
Case: Roca Labs, Inc.
The FTC is taking action against the Florida-based marketers of a line of weight-loss supplements who allegedly made baseless claims for their products, and then threatened to enforce “gag clause” provisions against consumers to stop them from posting negative reviews and testimonials online.
Closing Letter: KONG Company, LLC
December 11, 2018
Case: Student Debt Doctor LLC
Case: Universal City Nissan, Inc., et al.
Case: Lawrence L. Duskin
Case: Liberty Supply Co., et al.
Case: A1 DocPrep Inc.
Case: MoneyGram International, Inc.
Case: ReadyTech Corporation, In the Matter of
Case: Uber Technologies, Inc., In the Matter of
Public Statement: Aubio Life Sciences (Cold Sore Treatment Gel)
Type of Public Statement:
Staff Letter
Case: RealPage, Inc.
Closing Letter: Eversan, Inc.
October 1, 2018
Closing Letter: The Gillette Company, LLC
October 1, 2018
Public Statement: Pharmavite, LLC (NatureMade Omega-3 with Xtra Absorb Technology Supplements)
Type of Public Statement:
Staff Letter
Case: Mikey & Momo, Inc. (Aromaflage), In the Matter of
Case: Tatto, Inc., also d/b/a Winbigbidlow and Tatto Media, et al.
Rule Summary: Test Procedures and Labeling Standards for Recycled Oil
The Rule, which is mandated by the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975, prescribes testing procedures and labeling standards for recycled oil.
Case: NetSpend Corporation
Case: Nectar Brand LLC, In the Matter of
Case: BLU Products and Samuel Ohev-Zion, In the Matter of
Closing Letter: RentACoop, LLC
September 10, 2018
Case: Sunkey Publishing and Fanmail.com
Closing Letter: Prime-Line Products Company
August 22, 2018
Rule Summary: Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries
Closing Letter: Nerve Pain Away
August 1, 2018
Case: Delaware Solutions
Public Statement: Conair Corporation (Cuisinart kitchen appliances)
Type of Public Statement:
Staff Letter

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