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Instacart to Pay $60 Million to Settle FTC Deceptive Practice Claims

10 months ago

Global

18 December 2025

Instacart to Pay $60 Million to Settle FTC Deceptive Practice Claims

Instacart has agreed to a $60 million settlement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC)…

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Concerns Rise Over AI Toys and Their Impact on Children

11 months ago

Global

30 November 2025

Concerns Rise Over AI Toys and Their Impact on Children

As the holiday season approaches, concerns are mounting over AI-equipped toys after reports of inappropriate…

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Federal vs State Showdown in AI Regulation

11 months ago

Global

28 November 2025

Federal vs State Showdown in AI Regulation

The United States is witnessing a significant debate over the regulation of artificial intelligence, highlighting…

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Real Authentication Urges Consumers to Protect Luxury Purchases During Holiday Season

11 months ago

Global

27 November 2025

Real Authentication Urges Consumers to Protect Luxury Purchases During Holiday Season

Real Authentication, a global leader in luxury goods authentication, is urging consumers to authenticate their…

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Amazon Settles $2.5 Billion FTC Lawsuit Over Prime Subscription Practices

1 year ago

Global

26 September 2025

Amazon Settles $2.5 Billion FTC Lawsuit Over Prime Subscription Practices

Amazon has agreed to a $2.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to…

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Real Authentication Aids in Recovering Funds from Counterfeit Luxury Purchases

1 year ago

Global

21 August 2025

Real Authentication Aids in Recovering Funds from Counterfeit Luxury Purchases

Real Authentication, a leading virtual luxury goods authentication service, is helping consumers recover funds lost…

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Texas AG Investigates Meta and Character.AI for Misleading Mental Health Claims

1 year ago

Global

19 August 2025

Texas AG Investigates Meta and Character.AI for Misleading Mental Health Claims

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated an investigation into Meta AI Studio and Character.AI…

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1 year ago

Canada

11 June 2025

Competition Bureau Seeks Public Input on Algorithmic Pricing in Canada

The Competition Bureau of Canada is inviting public feedback on the use of algorithmic pricing.…

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Competition Bureau Sues DoorDash Over Hidden Fees

1 year ago

Canada

10 June 2025

Competition Bureau Sues DoorDash Over Hidden Fees

The Canadian Competition Bureau has filed a lawsuit against DoorDash, accusing the company of misleading…

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2 years ago

Canada

31 March 2025

Apple Faces Class-Action Lawsuit in Canada Over Misleading AI Claims for iPhone 16

Apple is confronting a proposed class-action lawsuit in British Columbia, Canada, over allegations of misleading…

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2 years ago

Ontario

6 February 2025

Ontario Builder Convicted for Operating Without a Licence and False Advertising

Al-Leem Kassam, operating as Creative Design & Construction, was found guilty of building without a…

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Wise Fined $2.5 Million for Misleading Advertising Practices

2 years ago

Global

31 January 2025

Wise Fined $2.5 Million for Misleading Advertising Practices

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has fined Wise, a UK-based international remittance company, nearly…

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Consumer protection

Instacart to Pay $60 Million to Settle FTC Deceptive Practice Claims

Concerns Rise Over AI Toys and Their Impact on Children

Federal vs State Showdown in AI Regulation

Real Authentication Urges Consumers to Protect Luxury Purchases During Holiday Season

Amazon Settles $2.5 Billion FTC Lawsuit Over Prime Subscription Practices

Real Authentication Aids in Recovering Funds from Counterfeit Luxury Purchases

Texas AG Investigates Meta and Character.AI for Misleading Mental Health Claims

Competition Bureau Seeks Public Input on Algorithmic Pricing in Canada

Competition Bureau Sues DoorDash Over Hidden Fees

Apple Faces Class-Action Lawsuit in Canada Over Misleading AI Claims for iPhone 16

Ontario Builder Convicted for Operating Without a Licence and False Advertising

Wise Fined $2.5 Million for Misleading Advertising Practices

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