Match.com

Match.com’s Alleged Deceptive Marketing Practices Lead to Federal Action Under FTC Act/ROSCA

September 27, 2019 On September 25, 2019, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) filed a Complaint against Match Group Inc. (“Match Group”), parent company of Match.com, seeking a permanent injunction and civil penalties.  The FTC’s Complaint alleges that Match.com engaged in the use of deceptive marketing practices “to induce consumers to subscribe to Match.com and keep […]

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A Match at Match.com may be no Marketing Law Match at all

May 8, 2018 On May 2, 2018, a class action lawsuit based on violations of Illinois State marketing laws was filed by Plaintiff Matthew Ditnes (“Ditnes”) in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois against Defendant Match Group, LLC.  Match Group, LLC owns and operates the dating website “Match.com,” as well

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How Can Online Dating Websites Protect Themselves From Their Members?

Online dating websites can have staggeringly large numbers of users posting content daily.  Without the proper safeguards in place, online dating websites could be held responsible for the actions of its users.  To protect themselves from facing regulatory actions and unwanted lawsuits, online dating websites should adopt and enforce detailed terms of use and associated policies

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