Alaska Attorney General Stephen Cox announced a sweeping settlement with a prominent dealer group resolving allegations that multiple Alaska dealerships charged document fees that were not included in advertised vehicle prices.
A recent FTC enforcement action against Seek Capital and its CEO, in his individual capacity, sends yet another unmistakable message to companies and executives nationwide: personal liability is becoming an important element of both federal and state consumer protection enforcement.
Federal and state regulators recently brought an enforcement action against a Connecticut dealership and several of its employees that should serve as a cautionary tale for dealerships nationwide.
Earlier this month, the Alaska Supreme Court upheld the AG’s authority to subpoena records in consumer protection investigations, even when the probe began with an anonymous letter.
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The FTC recently announced a proposed $7.5 million settlement with Education Tech provider Chegg, and, just today, announced a $2.5 billion settlement with Amazon—both having to do with subscription practices.
New regulations take effect on July 1, 2025. With a continued emphasis on enforcement and the recent passage of these new regulations, the BAR is becoming emboldened and there is no sign of them slowing down.
By Mark Sanborn Senior Product and Regulatory Counsel State attorneys general across the country are increasingly cracking down on deceptive
By Mark Sanborn Senior Product and Regulatory Counsel The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently issued a ruling that should
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By Hao Nguyen Senior Product and Regulatory Counsel In December of last year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the
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