On February 1, 2023, the FTC announced an enforcement action against GoodRx for unlawfully disclosing users’ health information through the use of third-party tracking technologies, sending a strong warning to the online health industry against tracking health-related...
The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced use of its Penalty Offense Authority in connection with endorsement and testimonial enforcement actions. While the FTC has been consistently active in bringing actions based on endorsements or testimonials...
In a unanimous ruling, the Supreme Court held that the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) lacks authority to seek equitable monetary relief in cases brought in federal court under Section 13(b) of the FTC Act. Section...
The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) recently gave final approval to a settlement with the Canadian smart locks company Tapplock, Inc. over alleged deceptive practices in the data security context. Tapplock offers Internet-connected, fingerprint-enabled padlocks that interact with...