[PDF] examples of ftc violations

Every year the FTC brings hundreds of cases against individuals and companies for violating consumer protection and competition laws that the agency enforces. These cases can involve fraud, scams, identity theft, false advertising, privacy violations, anti-competitive behavior and more.
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  • What is an example of the FTC?

    Examples of Federal Trade Commission Actions
    The FTC has been active in the healthcare industry, too, blocking the proposed acquisition of Palmyra Medical Center by Putney Memorial Hospital based on potential harm to consumers. 6 The case went to the Supreme Court, which ruled in the FTC's favor in 2013.

  • What actions can the FTC take?

    The basic statute enforced by the FTC, Section 5(a) of the FTC Act, empowers the agency to investigate and prevent unfair methods of competition, and unfair or deceptive acts or practices affecting commerce.
    This creates the Agency's two primary missions: protecting competition and protecting consumers.

  • What are the basic FTC rules?

    Under the law, claims in advertisements must be truthful, cannot be deceptive or unfair, and must be evidence-based.
    For some specialized products or services, additional rules may apply.

  • What are the basic FTC rules?

    Refund amounts will depend on how much the FTC is able to collect from the defendants and how many people lost money.
    In most FTC cases, the money is distributed on a pro rata basis, meaning that each recipient receives an equal percentage of his or her total loss.

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Federal Trade Commission Act Section 5: Unfair or Deceptive Acts

Violations of section 5 of the FTC Act can present significant legal reputational



VII. Unfair Deceptive

https://www.fdic.gov/resources/supervision-and-examinations/consumer-compliance-examination-manual/documents/7/vii-1-1.pdf



Federal Trade Commission Act Section 5: Unfair or Deceptive Acts

11 mars 2004 Other acts and practices may violate only the FTC. Act while fully complying with other ... review a sample of consumer complaints adver-.



Complaint for Permanent Injunction and Other Equitable Relief

8 juil. 2020 attorneys to enjoin violations of the FTC Act and MITOR



Federal Trade Commission 2020 Privacy and Data Security Update

24 mai 2021 Since 2005 the FTC has brought about 35 cases alleging violations of the GLB Act and its implementing regulations



FTCs Use of Its Authorities to Protect Consumer Privacy and Security

18 juin 2020 2005 the FTC has brought about 35 cases alleging violations of the GLB Act and its implementing regulations. The Commission has used these ...



Mortgage Solutions FCS Inc.: Complaint for Permanent Injunction

7 janv. 2020 equitable relief for Defendants' acts or practices in violation of Section 5(a) of the FTC Act 15. U.S.C. § 45(a); in violation of the FCRA ...



FTC Report to Congress on Privacy and Data Security

13 sept. 2021 In many cases when we allege violations of the FTC Act



Shire Viropharma Inc.: Brief of The Federal Trade Commission and

19 juin 2018 B. Where a Defendant Has Already Violated the Law “Is or Is ... C. Limiting Section 13(b) to Cases of Ongoing or Imminent. Violation Would ...



advertising case outline

FTC ADVERTISING ENFORCEMENT. 2. II. REMEDIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE LAW. A. Cease and Desist Orders: In advertising cases the basic administrative remedy is