FTC Takes Action Against Car Dealerships Promoting Vehicles They Don’t Actually Sell
Increased Scrutiny on Car Dealers Following FTC Regulations Car dealerships are facing heightened regulatory attention after the FTC deemed advertising vehicles that aren’t available as illegal. Experts in the industry are suggesting that dealers should remove listings for sold cars within a day. The FTC has intensified its monitoring of dealer advertising tactics, zeroing in […]
Additional resort fees are increasing hotel prices even with FTC rules on clarity.
Resort Fees Cause Concern for Travelers Despite recent regulations aimed at improving transparency, resort fees continue to inflate hotel costs for travelers. A NerdWallet survey of around 160 hotels revealed that these fees average about $33 per night, but can range anywhere from $15 to $50. Often marketed as “destination” or “amenity” fees, these charges […]
Intuit wins court case against the FTC, lifting limits on “free” TurboTax advertisements.
Fifth Circuit Ruling on FTC’s False Advertising Claim The Fifth Circuit has determined that the FTC’s claim regarding false advertising “represents a traditional exercise of law and equity, thereby enabling a private right to seek judgment in an Article III court.” The court dismissed the FTC’s stance that these claims are tied to public rights […]
MRC calls on the FTC to look into Apple News for suspected conservative bias
FTC Investigation Requested Into Apple News The Media Research Center (MRC) is urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate possible unfair business practices by Apple News, which is the default news aggregator on Apple devices. The group claims that Apple News shows a significant bias, favoring liberal outlets while sidelining conservative ones. In January […]
FTC alerts 97 car dealerships regarding deceptive pricing methods
FTC Sends Warning to Auto Dealers on Pricing Transparency The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a notification to 97 car dealerships nationwide, emphasizing that the prices advertised must include all mandatory fees that consumers might face. This communication serves as a reminder for auto dealers to review their advertising strategies and pricing methods, ensuring […]
FTC chair warns that wedding site The Knot may be breaking the law by possibly deceiving small businesses
Concerns Over The Knot Worldwide’s Business Practices Andrew Ferguson, the chairman of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), has raised concerns that The Knot Worldwide, a popular wedding planning platform, may be breaching federal laws amid accusations of defrauding small business owners, as reported by a local newspaper. On February 18, Ferguson reached out to Senator […]
FTC Expands Its Investigation into Microsoft
FTC Deepens Microsoft Investigation The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is intensifying its inquiry into Microsoft, reaching out to the company’s competitors regarding the bundling of AI, security, and identity software with its offerings. This increased scrutiny contrasts with prior perceptions of the administration’s interactions with Silicon Valley, particularly under the leadership of Chairman Andrew Ferguson, […]
Trump’s FTC issues letter to Apple regarding claimed political bias in its news app
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached out to Apple regarding concerns about potential political bias within the Apple News app. In a letter sent to Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson expressed that Apple News might be infringing Section 5 of the FTC Act, which stands against unfair or misleading practices. […]
FTC chair cautions that political bias in Apple News app could breach consumer protection laws
FTC Cautions Apple Over Alleged Consumer Law Violations The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a strong warning to Apple on Wednesday, suggesting that the company may be breaching consumer protection laws by potentially censoring right-leaning news outlets on its news app. Andrew Ferguson, the FTC Chairman, directed a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook shortly […]
FTC alerts taxpayers about phone scams pretending to be IRS officials as the 2025 tax season approaches
Tax Fraud Emerges as the 2025 Filing Season Approaches As we get closer to the 2025 tax season, scams aimed at taxpayers are starting to pop up. Typically, tax season runs from January to April, so it’s that time again. The Federal Trade Commission has issued a warning regarding an increase in scams where individuals […]