The Federal Trade Commission is suing Grand Canyon University and its president over what it says were deceptive advertising practices. In the lawsuit filed Wednesday, the FTC accused Grand Canyon University of misleading potential doctoral students about the cost and course requirements. In addition, the commission contends the school misrepresented itself as a nonprofit organization […]
An influencer is facing a $1 million fine after Italian authorities said she misled consumers. It pertains to a partnership with a pastry brand to sell a limited edition cake last Christmas. Authorities say consumers thought they were donating to charity, but that wasn’t the case. An Italian influencer could be on the hook for […]
An Australian court has ordered Airbnb to pay a 15 million Australian dollar (£7.9 million) fine, and the accommodation rental company could pay as much again in compensating customers who had been unaware they were being charged in US rather than Australian dollars. Airbnb admitted making false or misleading representations to Australian users between January […]