How-to guide explains identity theft policies for businesses 
Published: June 13, 2013
Tags: FTC, identity theft, red flags rule
A how-to guide has been published by the Federal Trade Commission to help businesses comply with rules requiring a written policy and procedures to prevent and respond to identity theft.
FTC briefs Senate committee on credit reporting accuracy
Published: May 22, 2013
Tags: Congress, consumer protection, Fair Credit Reporting Act, FCRA, Federal Trade Commission, FTC
Errors in credit reports can cause businesses to deny credit to potentially valuable customers, a director of the Federal Trade Commission warned a U.S. Senate subcommittee earlier this month.
FTC issues new guidelines for online advertising
Published: April 1, 2013
Tags: consumer protection, Federal Trade Commission, FTC, online advertising
The Federal Trade Commission has updated its guidelines for online advertising disclosures to grapple with some of the new technologies since its last guidance in 2000.
Injury claims pile up in Skechers toning shoe MDL
Published: February 5, 2013
Tags: consumer protection, Federal Trade Commission, FTC, multidistrict litigation, product liability, Skechers
More than 50 product liability suits consolidated in Kentucky federal court claim that Skechers toning shoes cause leg, ankle and foot injuries.
FTC weighs in on proposed regulation of Tennessee’s attorney advertising
Published: February 4, 2013
Tags: attorney advertising, consumer protection, Federal Trade Commission, FTC
The state of Tennessee should decline to adopt attorney advertising regulations that would unnecessarily restrict truthful and non-misleading information available to consumers, the Federal Trade Commission recommended.
FTC scrutinizes data brokers over use of consumer info
By:
Kimberly Atkins
Published: December 19, 2012
Tags: consumer law, data security, Federal Trade Commission, FTC, privacy
WASHINGTON – In an effort to bring more transparency to the consumer data collection industry, the Federal Trade Commission has issued orders to nine data brokerage companies directing them to supply the agency with information about how they collect and use consumers’ personal records.
FTC releases consumer privacy guidance
Published: November 9, 2012
Tags: data security, Federal Trade Commission, FTC, privacy
With the use of facial recognition technology on the rise, the Federal Trade Commission has released a report with recommendations on how companies can protect consumers’ privacy.
FTC: Alleged ‘forensic audit’ scam stopped
Published: June 22, 2012
Tags: FTC, mortgage, Mortgage Assistance Relief and Services Rule
WASHINGTON – An alleged “forensic audit” scam has been halted by a U.S. District Court, the Federal Trade Commission has announced.
FTC to update investigations, attorney misconduct allegations
Published: January 26, 2012
Tags: attorney misconduct, e-discovery, electronic discovery, Federal Trade Commission, FTC
The Federal Trade Commission plans to both update its investigative process and clarify how it handles allegations of attorney misconduct, the agency has announced, seeking public comment on both issues.
Reebok to pay $25 million to consumers over shoe claims
Published: October 17, 2011
Tags: deceptive marketing, Federal Trade Commission, FTC, Reebok
Reebok will pay $25 million to customers to settle charges by the Federal Trade Commission that it made deceptive claims in ads that its toning shoes would strengthen and tone the legs and buttocks of those who wear them.
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