False Advertising Claims: The Justice Department Resolve Allegations Against Lyft Inc with $2.1M Settlement
In a notable development, the Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have announced a settlement requiring Lyft Inc. to p
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Stephen Wick
Oct 244 min read
American Tall Teams Up with NBA Star Jarrett Allen for Stylish New Collection
The American Tall brand is dedicated to stylish clothing for tall individuals and announced today a new collaboration with professional bask
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Stephen Wick
Oct 107 min read
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Michigan Man for Defrauding Minerco Investors
The indictment states that Shumake was responsible for Minerco's daily activities and engaged in practices designed to artificially inflate
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Stephen Wick
Sep 33 min read
USDA to Launch Year-Long Study on Avian Influenza in Former Dairy Cattle Entering Meat Production
The H5N1 virus, commonly known as bird flu, has long affected wild birds and domestic poultry in the U.S. However, the current outbreak amon
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Stephen Wick
Aug 294 min read
Minerco CEO Julius Jenge Arrested for Securities Fraud Over Alleged Scheme to Inflate Share Prices
Jenge is accused of hiding the involvement of a co-conspirator with a criminal background, who allegedly had control over all operations at
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Stephen Wick
Jul 175 min read
FTC and FDA issue another round of cease-and-desist notices to companies marketing items with Delta-8 THC in packaging resembling children's snacks.
According to the letters, children can suffer serious health consequences from eating products containing cannabis, and they are at special
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Stephen Wick
Jun 124 min read
Attorney General Brown Reaches $700 Million Multistate Settlement Against Johnson and Johnson
Johnson & Johnson has a long history of selling Johnson’s Baby Powder, but recent investigations led to the company halting distribution and
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Stephen Wick
Jun 112 min read
The Public Broadcasting Service, Vegas Location, Whistleblower Speaks Out Alleging Both Racism & Workplace Retaliation
Chi claims that the actions were in response to her inquiries regarding undertaking additional responsibilities beyond her job description,
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Stephen Wick
Jun 113 min read
$2.4 Million to be Distributed to Victims of Lurn Business Coaching Scheme per Federal Trade Commission Demands
The complaint highlights that although these programs cost thousands of dollars, very few, if any, consumers actually earned money, despite
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Stephen Wick
May 316 min read
Senior Executive& a former Sales Manager of Epsilon Data Management LLC (Epsilon) guilty of Selling Data on Millions of U.S. Consumers to Perpetrators of Mail Fraud Schemes
The jury determined that the defendants were aware of the fraudulent nature of their actions, as they provided data to clients engaged in fr
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Stephen Wick
Mar 305 min read
Attorney General's Office and the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA) Issue a Caution to the Public Regarding Scams and Fraudsters
To safeguard yourself against deceitful platforms and scammers, it's crucial to take necessary precautions. Alert Issued to Consumers with A
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Stephen Wick
Mar 257 min read
The Federal Trade Commission Issues over $10 million in refunds to consumers who were affected by Response Marketing Group, LLC, as well as its affiliates Nudge, LLC, BuyPD, LLC, and their principals
These included claims that customers received special access to a funding network allowing them to conduct real estate deals without using t
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Stephen Wick
Feb 266 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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Stephen Wick
Feb 24 min read
Attorney General Brown reveals $7.2 million in earnings for Maryland Opioid Restitution Fund following settlement with Publicis, an Opioids Marketing Firm
Purdue allegedly hired Publicis to develop marketing campaigns aimed at boosting sales of OxyContin and other prescription opioids. The comp
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Stephen Wick
Jan 315 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.
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Stephen Wick
Jan 305 min read
The Nation's Third Largest Tax preparation company-Liberty Tax to Pay $750,000 For Deceiving Many of District Residents in "Cash in a Flash" Tax-Prep Scam, Attorney General Schwalb Announced
in 2022, the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) filed a lawsuit against Liberty Tax, accusing the company of unlawfully overcharging numer
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Stephen Wick
Jan 234 min read
FDA issues marketing denial orders to Shenzhen Youme Information Technology Co. Ltd. for two Suorin brand e-cigarette products & Fontem US, LLC for their blu PLUS+ brand e-cigarette products
When evaluating premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs), the FDA considers the risks and benefits of the product to the population as
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Stephen Wick
Dec 1, 20236 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
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Stephen Wick
Sep 18, 20232 min read
Temu: China’s answer to Amazon is already Australia’s popular free app. What makes it so addictive?
The foundation of Temu's business model revolves around highlighting popular products, effectively eliminating subpar ones. .....
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