The Federal Trade Commission has settled with a payment processor and four affiliated entities over allegations that the companies knowingly enabled deceptive merchants, including foreign tech-support operations, to access the U.S. card-payment system. Beyond the $4.85 million monetary judgment, the case is notable for an accompanying Joint Statement from Chairman Andrew Ferguson and Commissioner Mark
FTC launches a Rule Guidance Program for stakeholders to raise ambiguities, conflicts and other substantive issues involving consumer protection rules.
Continue Reading FTC Opens New Channel for Questions About Its Consumer Protection Rules
On Sept. 15, 2026, Federal Trade Commission staff published FAQs to help the automobile industry comply with the FTC Act. Consistent with the FTC’s recent focus on pricing transparency, the guidance reiterates that the advertised price of a vehicle must be the actual price any consumer can walk in and pay, excluding only charges the
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.
If entered, the proposed order would permanently prohibit Humboldt from processing payments for certain high-risk merchant categories and from engaging in credit card
The Federal Trade Commission announced that it has settled with Doxo, Inc. over claims that the company misled consumers.
Continue Reading FTC Secures $2.1 Million Settlement with Bill Payment Firm Doxo
FTC seeks public comment on a proposed policy statement addressing personalized pricing and how the FTC Act Section 5 may apply to data-driven pricing practices.
Continue Reading FTC Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Policy Statement Regarding ‘Personalized Pricing’
FTC’s proposed AI policy statement targets undisclosed output steering and highlights disclosure obligations under the FTC Act.
Continue Reading FTC Issues Proposed Policy Statement on AI Accuracy and Output Steering
On May 4, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission announced a stipulated final order resolving its enforcement action against data broker Kochava Inc. and its subsidiary Collective Data Solutions (CDS). The order bans them from selling or sharing sensitive precise location data without affirmative express consumer consent. Kochava and CDS provide a range of digital analytics
Companies making U.S.-origin claims – explicit or implied – may see increased scrutiny from the FTC and other federal agencies, as well as potentially significant monetary consequences for noncompliance.
Continue Reading FTC Announces ‘Made in the USA’ Enforcement Sweep 1 Month after Trump Administration Issues Related Executive Order
On March 11, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking public comment on whether it should amend its Rule Concerning the Use of Prenotification Negative Option Plans.
Continue Reading FTC Seeks Comment on Potential Updates to Negative Option Rule