Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Andrew Ferguson sent letters to "several large healthcare employers and staffing firms" Wednesday suggesting they review their employment contracts for any ...

These two matters, along with other recent activity, provide insights into how the FTC may use its enforcement resources regarding consumer reviews and AI. 1. FTC warning letters on consumer reviews ...

[Update as of Aug. 15, 2024] The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a final rule to combat fake online reviews and testimonials by prohibiting their sale or purchase and allowing the agency to ...

The Federal Trade Commission on Friday proposed a new rule that seeks to ban fake online reviews, marking its most aggressive step yet to thwart review fraud. The proposed rule would prohibit ...

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) continues to focus on companies’ subscription and cancellation practices. Our Consumer Protection/FTC Team reviews the latest consent order accusing a company of ...

The Federal Trade Commission this week warned 10 companies that they may be in violation of 2024 regulations that outlawed phony reviews. "Based on information staff has reviewed, it has reason to ...

Buying fake 5-star reviews is now a federal crime under new FTC rules, exposing medical and service businesses to massive legal and financial liability. This regulatory shift, combined with Google's ...

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Cross Country Healthcare (NASDAQ:CCRN) dropped 5% amid a report about the status of the Federal Trade Commission's review of its planned sale to Aya Healthcare. The FTC has been deposing third parties ...

When brands buy five-star praise or nudge customers only to gush, they’re not just boosting ratings—they’re rigging the market. Consumers get misled, honest competitors get smothered and digital “word ...