The FTC has sued Fitness International, LLC and Fitness & Sports Clubs, LLC—the operators of “LA Fitness”—alleging that the gyms have made it extremely difficult for consumers to cancel memberships and recurring charges in violation of the FTC Act and the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act.

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Texas AG Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into major baby food manufacturers over concerns that they may have violated state law by deceptively marketing and selling products that contain harmful heavy metals. According to the press release, some companies set internal standards that permit unsafe levels of toxic heavy metals, and exposure to such…

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The FTC has reached a settlement with Match Group, Inc. and Match Group, LLC (collectively, “Match”)—the owners and operators of online dating services Match.com, OkCupid, PlentyofFish, The League, and other dating sites—to resolve allegations that it engaged in deceptive advertising, cancellation, and billing practices in violation of the FTC Act and the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act.

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Nebraska AG Mike Hilgers sued PDD Holdings Inc. and WhaleCo Inc., d/b/a Temu, alleging that Temu’s shopping app operates as malware designed to gain unauthorized access to users’ data in violation of state consumer protection laws. According to the complaint, Temu’s app is designed to surreptitiously gain unrestricted access to a user’s phone operating system—including location…

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New York AG Letitia James sued Capital One N.A. and Capital One Financial Corporation (collectively, “Capital One”) over alleged violations of state and federal consumer protection laws stemming from the marketing of their savings accounts. The lawsuit comes after the CFPB voluntarily dropped a lawsuit against Capital One containing similar allegations. According to the complaint,…

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