Tag: deceptive_claims

FTC Sends Over $2.7 Million to Consumers Harmed by Handy Technologies

7 Jul 2026 11:19 a.m.

The FTC is distributing over $2.7 million to consumers harmed by Handy Technologies' deceptive claims about worker earnings on its gig economy platform, providing restitution to those impacted.

Politics and Government Business Law Enforcement Federal Government Economy Employment and Labor Legal Social Issues Federal Trade Commission Handy Technologies Consumer Protection Gig Economy Deceptive Claims Worker Earnings Restitution
FTC, States Sue World Professional Association for Transgender Health Over Deceptive Claims

17 Jun 2026 1:34 p.m.

The FTC and four states are suing WPATH, alleging the organization facilitated deceptive claims by medical providers to parents regarding pediatric transgender health services, profiting from these unsubstantiated practices.

Politics and Government Law Enforcement Business Federal Government State Governments Legal Social Issues FTC WPATH Lawsuit Transgender Health Pediatric Medical Transition Deceptive Claims States