United States: Consumer Trading & Unfair Trading

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it is sending warning letters to 97 auto dealership groups nationwide, reminding them that the price they advertise to consumers...

State attorneys general are increasingly acting as primary regulators of consumer-facing business practices, targeting pricing transparency, algorithmic pricing, junk fees, and subscription practices through investigations and settlements. Federal regulations have been delayed or challenged, creating a fragmented enforcement landscape with dual exposure risk from both regulatory enforcement and private litigation.

Our readers know that making unsolicited telephone calls to consumers whose telephone numbers are on the National Do Not Call registry (“DNC List”) is a big no-no.

On July 8, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit blocked the "click-to-cancel" rule, which would have required companies to make it as easy to cancel subscriptions...

On July 8, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit vacated the Federal Trade Commission's Negative Option Rule, also referred to as the...

On June 25, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the agenda for its July 9, 2025 Workshop exploring the characterization of gender-affirming health care as involving consumer deception or unfair trade practices.

For the first time in almost 25 years, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed an enforcement action under the price discrimination provisions of the Robinson-Patman Act, 15 U.S.C. § 13 (RPA).

To kick off the last full month of the current presidential administration, the Federal Trade Commission's activity included numerous consumer protection updates.

Last month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced an enforcement action against Evolv Technologies, alleging that the company made deceptive claims about the capabilities...