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Sweeps, Standards and the FTC

The magazine’s resident legal wiz revisits the FTC’s standard for deception in response to the agency’s crackdown on false advertising.

Ohio Regulator Accuses Mich. Dealer of Advertising Violations

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has filed a lawsuit against Monroe Dodge-Chrysler Inc., claiming the dealer advertised prices not all consumers qualified for and failed to disclose all required terms.

FTC Settles With Two Dealers for Deceptive Advertising

By unanimous vote, the Federal Trade Commission approves final orders settling charges against two dealers for deceptive advertising.

FTC Charges 10 Dealers With Deceptive Advertising

The Federal Trade Commission announced today that an enforcement sweep has netted 10 dealers in seven states for deceptive advertising practices.

N.Y. Regulator Reaches $135K Settlement With Dealer

The dealership will pay more than $86,000 to customers who were charged a bogus administrative fee when purchasing a used vehicle, in addition to $50,000 in penalties to the state.

NY Attorney General Cracks Down on Fake Reviews

Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced an agreement with 19 companies to stop writing fake online reviews and to pay more than $350,000 in fines.

Washington Dealer Agrees to $150K Settlement With Attorney General

A defiant Washington dealer settles a two-year-old lawsuit filed by the state attorney general’s office, which charged the operation with deceptive advertising and other violations.