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The CFPB's Enforcement Strategy Gleaned From Consumer Complaint Analytics
On August 2, 2012, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued its second Semi-Annual Report to Congress. The report provides an update on the CFPB's activities since its first report in January 2012 as…
Federal Court Awards Summary Judgment to Nestlé in False Advertising Class Action Involving Probiotic Supplement
On July 16, 2012, the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey granted summary judgment in favor of Nestlé Healthcare Nutrition, Inc. in Scheuerman, et al. v. Nestlé Healthcare Nutrition, Inc., No.…
CFPB Defines "Larger Participants" of the Consumer Reporting Market
On July 16, 2012, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a final rule granting it supervisory authority over leading credit reporting agencies. Those firms newly subject to the CFPB's oversight include…
NAD Determines that Pinterest Promotion Needs Disclosures
The NAD reviewed weight-loss success stories on Nutrisystem’s Pinterest board, and determined that the weight-loss claims featured atypical results. As we’ve posted before, the FTC’s Endorsement Guidelines state that…
Facebook Agrees to Pay $10 Million to Settle Right of Publicity Suit
Facebook has agreed to pay $10 million and make various changes to its terms in order to settle a lawsuit alleging that the company's Sponsored Stories violates members' rights of publicity. With Sponsored Stories,…