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Equifax Breach Puts Credit Bureaus' Oversight In Question

Equifax spent over $1 million last year on lobbying efforts, according to data compiled by the Center for Responsive Politics. Mike Stewart/AP hide caption

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Equifax Breach Puts Credit Bureaus' Oversight In Question

September 21, 2017 • The day that Equifax said millions of Americans' personal information had been exposed, lawmakers were considering legislation the industry favored. Now, some are calling for tougher regulation.

Equifax Breach Puts Credit Bureaus' Oversight In Question

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Western Union Will Pay $586 Million For Aiding In Wire Fraud, Other Violations

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Western Union Will Pay $586 Million For Aiding In Wire Fraud, Other Violations

January 19, 2017 • The global money service company admitted it had acted criminally by "willfully failing to maintain an effective anti-money laundering program" and assisting people committing wire fraud.

Herbalife Agrees To Pay $200 Million To Settle Complaints It Deceived Consumers

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Herbalife Agrees To Pay $200 Million To Settle Complaints It Deceived Consumers

July 15, 2016 • The FTC has ordered the company to revamp the way it compensates distributors, but because the punishment wasn't even tougher, Herbalife's share price rises.

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So Far, There's No Magic Bullet For The Mind

January 6, 2016 • Lumosity has agreed to settle a deceptive advertising suit. It may be good to play the sorts of games they offer, but it doesn't mean they are a quick fix for mental strength, says blogger Alva Noë.

FTC Sues To Block The Merger Of Office Depot And Staples

The planned merger by Staples and Office Depot faces opposition from federal regulators, who say it would hurt competition for businesses buying office supplies. Steven Senne/AP hide caption

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FTC Sues To Block The Merger Of Office Depot And Staples

December 7, 2015 • Regulators say the deal would hurt the market for office supplies sold to large corporations.

Why It's Hard To Put An End To Unwanted Robocalls

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Why It's Hard To Put An End To Unwanted Robocalls

November 18, 2015 • It's difficult for regulators to stop companies that flout the Do Not Call Registry. Robocalls can come from overseas, making them hard to regulate, and they often spoof caller IDs.

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FTC Closes Google Inquiry; Tech Giant Makes Changes And Avoids Antitrust Charges

January 3, 2013 • Google has agreed to change some of its business practices, in an agreement made with the Federal Trade Commission that will end the U.S. agency's antitrust probe of the search and technology company.

Google Settles Over Safari Privacy Breach; Will Pay Record $22.5M Fine

August 9, 2012 • The FTC came down on the company for putting "cookies" on computers after it told Safari users that wouldn't be done.

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Judge Sours On POM Wonderful's Erectile Dysfunction And Heart Disease Claims

May 22, 2012 • A federal judge says POM Wonderful violated the law by making claims that led people to believe the juice could treat, prevent or reduce the risk of certain diseases. But the company is claiming victory because it will not have to clear its future marketing plans with the FDA.

Exec Selling Vacation Home To Settle Hoodia Claims

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