Evoke Wellness to Pay $1.9 Million to Settle FTC Claims That They Misled Consumers Seeking Substance Use Disorder Treatment

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Evoke allegedly used Google ads and telemarketing to pretend to be other clinics; court order permanently bans them from similar deceptive conduct The operators of a Florida-based substance use disorder treatment clinic have agreed to pay $1.9 million, settling allegations that they used deceptive Google search ads and telemarketing to impersonate other treatment providers. They also … Read more

FTC Announces Workshop on Exploring Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices in “Gender-Affirming Care” for Minors

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The workshop will include presentations from doctors, specialists, medical ethicists, whistleblowers, detransitioners, and parents. Today the Federal Trade Commission announced it will host a workshop focusing on unfair or deceptive trade practices in “gender-affirming care” for minors. The workshop, called “The Dangers of ‘Gender-Affirming Care’ for Minors,” will take place on July 9, 2025, in … Read more

EDPB publishes final version of guidelines on data transfers to third country authorities and SPE training material on AI and data protection

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Brussels, 06 June – During its latest plenary, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopted the final version of its guidelines on Art.48 GDPR about data transfers to third country authorities, after public consultation. In addition, the Board presented two new Support Pool of Experts (SPE) projects providing training material on artificial intelligence and data protection. … Read more

FTC Dismisses Lawsuit Against PepsiCo

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The Federal Trade Commission today voted to dismiss without prejudice a Robinson-Patman Act (RPA) lawsuit against PepsiCo, Inc. (Pepsi) that was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.View Press Release

Student Loan Debt Relief Scam Operators Agree to be Permanently Banned from Industry, Turn Over Assets to Resolve FTC Charges

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FTC says operators falsely claimed affiliation with U.S. Department of Education, made false promises of loan forgiveness, and promoted fake reviews and testimonials The operators of an alleged transnational student loan debt relief scam have agreed to be permanently banned from the debt relief industry and to turn over more than $1 million in assets … Read more

FTC and DOJ File Statement of Interest in Energy Collusion Case Against BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard

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Statement argues asset managers misapply the antitrust laws in defending coal production collusion allegations that drove up energy prices for consumers The Federal Trade Commission, joined by the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division, filed a Statement of Interest in a multistate antitrust case against asset managers BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard. View Press Release