Michael Guerrero

Sep 10, 2024 | jdsupra.com | John Culhane Jr. |Michael Guerrero |Joseph J. Schuster

Saying it wants to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive or anticompetitive practices, the Transportation Department on Sept. 5 launched an investigation into the rewards programs operated by the nation’s four largest airlines. As part of that probe, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg sent the four airlines letters ordering them to provide records and submit reports about the operation of their programs.

Aug 23, 2024 | jdsupra.com | John Culhane Jr. |Michael Guerrero |Kaley Schafer

On August 7, 2024, the CFPB published an Issue Spotlight on the solar lending industry. In conjunction with the CFPB’s Issue Spotlight, the CFPB, U.S. Department of Treasury, and the Federal Trade Commission also issued a Consumer Advisory in connection with solar energy sales. All of this comes on the heels of states increasing scrutiny of solar sales practices.

Aug 21, 2024 | jdsupra.com | John Culhane Jr. |Michael Guerrero |Brian Turetsky

The Federal Trade Commission on August 14 announced a final trade regulation rule intended to fight fake reviews and testimonials by prohibiting their purchase or sale and by allowing the agency to seek civil penalties against violators. The final rule, 16 CFR Part 465: Trade Regulation on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials, follows a proposed rule issued in June 2023 and an informal hearing on the proposal that was held in February.

Aug 13, 2024 | jdsupra.com | John Culhane Jr. |Michael Guerrero |Brian Turetsky

CarShield, a company that sells vehicle service contracts (VSCs), will pay $10 million to settle FTC allegations that its advertisements and telemarketing pitches deceived consumers, the agency announced on July 31. The money will be used to provide refunds to consumers who were defrauded.

Aug 6, 2024 | jdsupra.com | John Culhane Jr. |Michael Guerrero |Reid Herlihy

The CFPB’s latest focus on consumer fees is targeting payment processors for school lunches. The CFPB says that families who choose to purchase school lunches are being forced to pay fees to companies that process their payments. “These fees are widespread, regressive, and may be burdensome for families and districts, who have little control over fee rates and few opportunities to shop around,” the bureau said, in releasing a report on the payment processors.