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FTC Settles Deceptive Advertising Lawsuit against Operators of Online “High School”

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February 27, 2017 Two weeks ago, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced  multi-million dollar settlements with the operators of two online “high schools.”  According to a complaint filed by the FTC last year, Capitol Network Distance Learning Programs and Stepping Stonez Development, LLC, along with their respective principals (collectively, the “Defendants”), falsely advertised that their […]

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FTC, NY AG Bring Deceptive Advertising Lawsuit Against Dietary Supplement Marketer

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January 10, 2017 The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and the New York Attorney General (“NYAG”) have jointly filed a deceptive advertising lawsuit against the marketers of a dietary supplement.  The lawsuit claims that the marketers of the dietary supplement, Prevagen, made false and unsubstantiated claims regarding the product’s ability to improve memory and provide additional

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FTC Wins Health Benefit-Related Deceptive Advertising Lawsuit

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September 28, 2016 The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) recently prevailed in a deceptive advertising lawsuit against COORGA Nutraceuticals Corporation (“COORGA”) and its principal.  The judgment provides for, among other things, a monetary penalty of approximately $400,000 for consumer refunds and a prohibition against COORGA and its owner from making misleading prevention and other health-related claims

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NYAG Announces Deceptive Advertising Settlements

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July 26, 2016 Last week, the New York State Attorney General (the “Attorney General”) announced settlements with two separate companies relating to claims involving allegations of deceptive advertising and billing practices.  The companies, Tristar Products, Inc. (“Tristar”) and Product Trend (“PT”), directly market their respective products, ranging from women’s undergarments to pillows, to consumers.  The

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NYC Learning Center Settles NYAG Deceptive Advertising Investigation

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July 5, 2016 This week, the office for New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman (the “AG”) announced a settlement with test prep company Xpeed Learning Academy (“Xpeed”) in connection with its investigation into claims of deceptive advertising.  As part of the settlement, Xpeed will refund consumers $60,000, cease its deceptive advertising, and make changes to

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FTC Settles Mosquito Shield Band False Advertising Litigation

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May 25, 2016 On Tuesday, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced its settlement with Viatek Consumer Products Group Inc. (“Viatek”) and its principal Lou Lentine (“Lentine”) concerning claims that their “Mosquito Shield” wristband prevents wearers from being bitten by mosquitos.  The FTC commenced litigation against Viatek and Lentine in February, 2015.  After a failed motion

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FTC Brings Deceptive Advertising Lawsuit Against DeVry University

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January 29, 2016 This week, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Central District of California alleging acts of deceptive advertising against DeVry Education Group Inc., the operator of DeVry University (“DeVry”). What is the nature of the FTC’s allegations?  

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Subway Settles Sandwich Length Deceptive Trade Practices Lawsuit

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October 27, 2015 Earlier this month, a federal judge in Milwaukee preliminarily approved the settlement of a class action deceptive trade practices lawsuit surrounding the advertised length of sandwiches sold by fast food giant Doctor’s Associates Inc. d/b/a Subway Restaurants (“Subway”). How does Subway’s settlement agreement measure up?

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