On August 4, 2015, the CFPB announced that it filed a lawsuit in federal district court against NDG Enterprise (NDG), a complex web of commonly controlled companies, for collecting money consumers did not owe.

The authors discuss how swap dealers and their counterparties must take action as a result of the new rules under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

Plaintiff brought suit on behalf of a putative class of owners of New York buildings with Pella windows, alleging that Pella's windows contained common design defects.

By some accounts discounting by retailers this holiday season has been even more widespread than usual. As we have noted previously, however, retailers must be careful not to overpromise the true value of any advertised bargain.

CarSure, LLC, a Texas-based aftermarket automotive warranty seller, faces a lawsuit brought by a group of Wisconsin car owners who claim that the company violated the Driver's Privacy Protection Act ("DPPA") by purchasing the motor vehicle records of Wisconsin car owners from third-party data suppliers.

On July 19, 2018, it was announced that Operation Troop Aid ("OTA") entered into a settlement with multiple states, including California, Delaware, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington ...

Earlier this year, two plaintiffs launched a putative class action against Portland-based Craft Brew Alliance, the fifth largest brewing company in the U.S. and parent company of Kona Brewing Co.

Last week, the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") settled a claim against the Consumer Education Group for $100,000 regarding alleged violations of the FTC's Telemarketing Sales Rule ("TSR") and Section 5(a) of the FTC Act.

Popular indoor cycling company SoulCycle Inc. recently settled a nationwide putative class action in an agreement valued between $6.9 million and $9.2 million.

Last week a class action lawsuit was filed against Vitamin Shoppe, Inc. The plaintiffs asserted that Vitamin Shoppe misled consumers and made scientifically inaccurate claims with regard to its garcinia cambogia weight loss supplement in violation of California's unfair competition law, false advertising law, and the Consumer Legal Remedies Act.

A Pennsylvania moviegoer has filed a class action lawsuit against AMC Theatres, alleging the company engages in deceptive pricing practices by adding mandatory convenience fees late in the online ticket purchase process. The case highlights the growing tension between state-by-state compliance approaches and uniform pricing transparency standards, with potential implications for how companies handle fee disclosures across different jurisdictions.

The Federal Trade Commission and Connecticut secured a $4 million settlement with Manchester City Nissan over allegations of deceptive pricing practices. The auto dealer allegedly advertised certified pre-owned vehicles at specific prices but charged consumers additional unauthorized fees and inflated government charges at the point of sale.

The Federal Trade Commission and Connecticut secured a $4 million settlement with Manchester City Nissan over allegations of deceptive pricing practices. The auto dealer allegedly advertised certified pre-owned vehicles at specific prices but charged consumers additional unauthorized fees and inflated government charges at the point of sale.

The Ankura Performance Improvement team visited malls and retail locations across the U.S. during Black Friday 2023, evaluating holiday shopping and consumer trends.

The FTC has charged that Volkswagen Group of America Inc. deceived consumers with its advertising campaign to promote supposedly "clean diesel" vehicles...

When does a superlative marketing claim cross the line from harmless puffery to an actionable advertising claim requiring substantiation? The National Advertising Division recently examined this question in a dispute between two athletic supply companies over hockey tape advertising that used the phrase "World's Highest Quality." The decision provides crucial guidance on how context transforms corporate pride into objective product claims.

Last month, the New York AG filed a lawsuit against Sirius XM Radio, alleging that the company ​"sells subscriptions that are easy to purchase, and extremely difficult to cancel."

Each week, Crowell & Moring’s State Attorneys General team highlights significant actions that State AGs have taken.

Glad advertises that its ForceFlex MaxStrength bags are ​"25% more durable."

Last week, this blog covered the slack-fill decision in Bautista v. Cytosport, Inc., 2016 WL 7192109 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 12, 2016), in which the court dismissed the putative class action complaint for failure to allege non-conclusory facts.