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FTC Bureau Of Consumer Protection Creates New Mechanism For Industry Input On FTC Rules
The Federal Trade Commission's Bureau of Consumer Protection has launched a new program allowing businesses and stakeholders to formally identify ambiguities, conflicts, and problems within FTC consumer protection rules. This mechanism provides an unprecedented opportunity for regulated entities to challenge regulatory provisions that may be unclear, outdated, or inconsistent with other legal requirements.
United States Consumer
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Ballard Spahr LLP
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FTC Targets Payment Processor In Proposed $12 Million Sham-Merchant Settlement
The Federal Trade Commission has reached a proposed $12 million settlement with Humboldt Merchant Services based on allegations that it processed payments for merchants that were shell companies or engaged in fraud. This enforcement action highlights the FTC's scrutiny of payment processors and their obligations to identify and prevent fraudulent merchant activity.
United States Consumer
GT
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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August 2026 Alcohol Industry Update: State Regulatory Changes, FDA Actions, And Hemp Beverage Developments
Alcohol beverage companies face a complex regulatory environment as states enact new legislation, federal agencies propose changes to ingredient and formulation requirements, and hemp-derived THC products generate ongoing legal scrutiny. Recent developments include FDA proposals affecting GRAS notifications and color additives, state-level actions on distribution and sales restrictions, and evolving trademark disputes that may impact product development and compliance strategies.
United States Consumer
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McDermott Will & Schulte
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Westward Bound: Oregon Joins California And Washington As A Must-Watch Jurisdiction For Consumer Class Actions
Oregon is fast becoming one of the most consequential jurisdictions in class action litigation. A convergence of newly enacted state laws, aggressive local judicial developments, and the powerful structural incentives created by Oregon’s statutory damages framework has made the Beaver State a magnet for plaintiffs’ attorneys targeting consumer-facing businesses.
United States Litigation
BS
Ballard Spahr LLP
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Seventh Circuit Revives Nationwide “Zero Sugar” Class Action, Holds Allulose Is A Sugar Under FDA Regulations
The Seventh Circuit's reversal in Franco v. Chobani has upended food manufacturers' reliance on FDA guidance regarding allulose labeling, creating a wave of class action litigation across the United States. Companies marketing products as "sugar free" despite containing allulose now face significant legal exposure as courts align with the FDA's regulatory definition rather than its enforcement discretion guidance.
United States Consumer
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Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
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No Individual Claims For Receipt Of Text Messages Under TCPA
Readers may recall a recent piece in which we discussed the first federal appellate court (“7th Circuit Court”) decision to address whether the Telephone Consumer Protection Act’s (“TCPA”) private right of action applies to the receipt of unwanted text messages. After this ruling, other federal courts were expected to adopt its reasoning, which was exactly what a federal judge in North Carolina did in a case involving TCPA claims arising out of the alleged receipt of unsolicited text messages (“TCPA Text Decision”).
United States Litigation
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Klein Moynihan Turco LLP
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The Class Action Weekly Wire – Episode 163: DOJ Secures $400 Million Settlement To Resolve TikTok Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Lawsuit (Video)
TikTok has agreed to pay $400 million to resolve allegations that it violated the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act by collecting personal information from children under 13 without proper parental consent. This settlement represents one of the largest COPPA recoveries ever and comes alongside efforts to vacate a 2019 consent decree against TikTok's predecessor, Musical.ly. The case highlights the evolving landscape of children's privacy enforcement and the serious regulatory scrutiny facing companie
United States Privacy
DM
Duane Morris LLP
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Class Action Follows NACA’s Polymarket Influencer Lawsuit
Polymarket faces multiple lawsuits alleging deceptive influencer marketing practices, including undisclosed paid endorsements and staged betting videos on fake platform copies. A new class action complaint claims content creators filmed winning bets on simulated Polymarket websites built by the company, with some videos allegedly showing fabricated results that would have resulted in significant losses on the real platform.
United States Consumer
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Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
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Algorithmic Pricing Under Fire: State Restrictions on Personalized and Surveillance Pricing
State regulation of algorithmic pricing is rapidly evolving, with California, Connecticut, Maryland, and New Jersey enacting new restrictions while New York considers even stricter measures. The key distinction lies in whether pricing algorithms use competitor data to address antitrust concerns or consumer-specific personal data to address fairness and deception issues. With several provisions already in effect and others phasing in through 2027, businesses must navigate varying rules by industry, product t
United States Consumer
GT
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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WHAT IS A STOP REQUEST?: Palm Beach Tan To Pay $2.5MM To Settle TCPA Suit For Text Messages Sent After Stop Requests–And They Provide A Handy List Of Stop Requests (Video)
Palm Beach Tan agrees to pay $2.5 million to settle a TCPA class action lawsuit over text messages sent after customers requested to stop communications. The settlement reveals an extensive list of words and phrases that constitute valid opt-out requests, providing crucial guidance for businesses managing SMS marketing campaigns.
United States Consumer
Troutman Amin LLP
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Kentucky Sues Nonprofit For Advertising About The Availability Of Abortion Pills
Kentucky's Attorney General has filed suit against reproductive health nonprofit Mayday Health, claiming the organization's advertisements for mail-order abortion pills violate state consumer protection laws. The case centers on whether advertising information about abortion pill access constitutes illegal activity when the underlying distribution is prohibited under Kentucky law, raising critical questions about state authority to regulate commercial speech.
United States Media & IT
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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)
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Algorithmic Pricing Under Fire: State Restrictions On Personalized And Surveillance Pricing
State regulation of algorithmic pricing is accelerating across the United States, with California, Connecticut, Maryland, and New Jersey enacting new restrictions while New York lawmakers advance legislation that would expand existing disclosure requirements. The key distinction lies in the data driving the price: some states restrict tools using competitor data to address antitrust concerns, while others target consumer-specific pricing based on personal data to address unfairness and deception. These deve
United States Anti-trust
GT
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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