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FTC Targets Deceptive Marketing of Weight-Loss “Shapewear”

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On September 29, 2014, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced settlements with two separate marketers of women’s undergarments who claim that use of their products results in weight loss.  Specifically, both Norm Thompson Outfitters, Inc. and Wacoal America, Inc. have entered into settlement agreements with the FTC, requiring the companies to collectively pay some $1.5 […]

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Warning: FTC’s “Operation Full Disclosure” Targets Over 60 TV and Print Advertisers for Alleged Deceptive Marketing

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As part of its “Operation Full Disclosure,” the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) recently issued over sixty “warning” letters to companies involved in national television and print advertising, including twenty of the 100 largest advertisers in the country, for allegedly failing to make adequate disclosures in their ads. Operation Full Disclosure The FTC scrutinized a number of

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Debt Collector that Allegedly Called Wrong Numbers Settles Multi-Million Dollar TCPA Class Action

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A debt collection company recently entered into a settlement agreement in the putative class action captioned Jonsson v. USCB, Inc. (C.D. Cal.)(Case No. 13-CV-8166), involving allegations that it violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act by calling the named plaintiff and thousands of class members using an autodialer

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Accessing the National Do Not Call Registry: Telemarketer Fees Increase as of October 1, 2014

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The Telemarketing Sales Rule (“TSR”), as amended, prohibits calls to consumers who have placed their phone numbers on the National Do Not Call Registry.  Since January 1, 2005, telemarketers, sellers and service providers, as those terms are defined by the TSR, are required to search the Registry at least once every thirty one (31) days

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Mobile Marketing Principal Settles Cramming Lawsuit for $97 Million

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In June, we informed you of the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) settlement with mobile marketer Tatto, Inc. and other third-party entities.  (See Mobile Marketing Companies Settle FTC Mobile Cramming Lawsuit for $150 Million).  The FTC has now settled its claims against Tatto’s principal, Andrew Bachman.  In total, the settlement with Mr. Bachman is a whopping

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FTC Issues Report and Guidelines for Mobile Shopping App Developers and Consumers

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The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) recently issued a report on mobile shopping apps, which follows a case study of many different shopping-related apps that are currently available to consumers.  The report provides recommendations to the companies that provide such apps and to the consumers that use them, with a focus on the privacy and security

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FTC Issues Recommendations to Thwart Mobile Cramming

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The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) recently issued a report to address mobile “cramming,” the unlawful practice of placing unauthorized third-party charges on mobile telephone bills. Background of Mobile Cramming As technology has developed and the use of mobile telephones is rampant, consumers are now able to pay for goods and services using their mobile phones. 

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FTC Enforces Restraining Order against Cramming Defendants

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As part of the increased regulatory focus on the mobile marketing space, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California issued a temporary restraining order against six (6) companies and their respective principals, effectively halting an alleged mobile phone cramming scheme.  “Cramming” is the act of placing unauthorized charges on a consumer’s telephone bill.  In

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