Business Guidance Resources

The Commission’s Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials, which went into effect on October 21, 2024, addresses deceptive and unfair conduct involving consumer reviews and testimonials...

Introduction Effective May 12, 2025, the FTC’s Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees, 16 C.F.R. Part 464, prohibits bait-and-switch pricing and other tactics used to obscure and misrepresent total prices...

As a business leader in your community, you may be asked to support local or national charities. Supporting a charity can be a great thing to do, but before you give your time, money, or your business...

When is an employment background screening company a “consumer reporting agency”? Background screening reports are “consumer reports” under the FCRA when they serve as a factor in determining a person...

When is a tenant background screening company a “consumer reporting agency”? Background screening reports are “consumer reports” under the FCRA when they serve as a factor in determining a person’s...

Do you sell products on online platforms? If you meet the definition of a "high-volume third party seller," the INFORM Consumers Act may impact your business. The FTC has more information about the...