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Clearly Conspicuous is a podcast series brought to you by Holland & Knight and hosted by consumer protection attorney ... more
FAQs about Clearly Conspicuous:How many episodes does Clearly Conspicuous have?The podcast currently has 64 episodes available.
April 17, 2024The CFPB's Rule to Remove Medical Debt from Credit ReportsIn this episode of his "Clearly Conspicuous" podcast series, "The CFPB's Rule to Remove Medical Debt from Credit Reports," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta discusses the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) new rulemaking process to remove medical bills from consumer credit reports. Mr. DiResta explains that the proposal aims to consider what would help families financially recover from medical crises, stop debt collectors from coercing people into paying bills they may not even owe and ensure that creditors are not relying on data that is inaccurate. He also notes that the CFPB has engaged with stakeholders on the issue through public hearings featuring complaints about illegal debt collection and credit reporting practices related to medical billing....more7minPlay
April 03, 2024The FTC Takes Initiative to Stop Junk FeesIn this episode of his "Clearly Conspicuous" podcast series, "The FTC Takes Initiative to Stop Junk Fees," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta summarizes the FTC's proposed rule to prohibit junk fees. Mr. DiResta dives into the rule's provisions, including requiring disclosed prices to include all mandatory fees and prohibiting fee misrepresentation. He emphasizes junk fees as a top FTC priority and encourages continued strategic compliance in this evolving regulatory environment and how the proposed rule aims to ban hidden, bogus and misrepresented fees through enforcement and refunds....more6minPlay
March 20, 2024The FTC Takes a Closer Look at Blurred Advertising to ChildrenIn this episode of his "Clearly Conspicuous" podcast series, "The FTC Takes a Look at Blurred Advertising to Children," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta analyzes a new Federal Trade Commission (FTC) staff paper recommending that businesses, social media influencers and others that market or promote products online to children should avoid blurring advertising with other content. Mr. DiResta outlines harms like deception, financial losses from accidental purchases, and targeting of harmful products. He also summarizes five recommendations from an FTC workshop to mitigate these risks, such as clearly distinguishing advertising and using disclosure icons....more8minPlay
March 06, 2024The FTC Enforces the Fair Credit Reporting ActIn this episode of his "Clearly Conspicuous" podcast series, "The FTC Enforces the Fair Credit Reporting Act," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta discusses the Federal Trade Commision's (FTC) recent actions against background check companies Truth Finder and Instant CheckMate. The FTC alleges the companies misrepresented criminal record information and violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) by failing to verify report accuracy. Under the proposed $5.8 million settlement order, Truth Finder and Instant CheckMate must implement monitoring, disclose material connections and permanently comply with all FCRA provisions if deemed a consumer reporting agency. Mr. DiResta emphasizes the FTC's robust enforcement of the FCRA and importance of properly evaluating regulatory obligations....more9minPlay
February 23, 2024The FTC Acts Against Experian Customer ServicesIn this episode of his "Clearly Conspicuous" podcast series, "The FTC Acts Against Experian Customer Services," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta discusses the recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC) action requiring Experian to pay $650,000 for violations of the CAN-SPAM Act. Mr. DiResta delves into CAN-SPAM compliance, offering a comprehensive guide to avoid potential legal pitfalls in email marketing. He highlights the active enforcement of consumer protection laws and underscores the importance of adhering to legal standards to safeguard consumer rights and ensure business success....more9minPlay
February 23, 2024The CFPB Targets Data Brokers with Latest Proposed RuleIn this episode of his "Clearly Conspicuous" podcast series, "The CFPB Targets Data Brokers with Latest Proposed Rule," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta shares his insight on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) proposed rules governing the practices of data brokers under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). He outlines the comprehensive rules established by the FCRA that regulate consumer reporting agencies as well as the CFPB's previous studies regarding data brokers. Mr. DiResta explains that the key to staying on top of the current laws that deal with technological developments is to pay attention to the CFPB's initiatives that go beyond the financial services industry....more7minPlay
January 24, 2024The Biden Administration's Push for Transparency in AI TechnologyIn this episode of his "Clearly Conspicuous" podcast series, "The Biden Administration's Push for Transparency in AI Technology," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta discusses the efforts of the Biden Administration to promote the transparent and secure development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology as well as initiatives that minimize AI-related harms. Mr. DiResta examines the White House's three principles that it deems fundamental to the future of AI: safety, security and trust. He explains that while the White House initiative lacks any enforcement mechanism, it can still take action to inform consumer protection agencies of appropriate regulatory structures around AI. ...more7minPlay
January 10, 2024The FTC's Health Privacy Enforcement ActionsIn this episode of his "Clearly Conspicuous" podcast series, "The FTC's Health Privacy Enforcement Actions," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta examines the two recent actions from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that signal its emergence as a leading regulatory agency concerning health data. Mr. DiResta reviews a joint letter from the FTC and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), as well as a recent post on the FTC's business blog that provides key insights for companies regarding its approach to health data protection and regulatory enforcement....more9minPlay
December 27, 2023The FTC Announces Three Important DevelopmentsIn this episode of his "Clearly Conspicuous" podcast series, "The FTC Announces Three Important Developments," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta highlights six of the final changes in the revised endorsement guides. Mr. DiResta examines what the proposed rule would specifically prohibit. The FTC believes there is a need for a rule specifying certain practices as illegal that clearly spells out prohibited practices and authorizes courts to impose civil penalties strengthening the FTC enforcement actions....more8minPlay
December 13, 2023The FTC Takes Action Against the Amazon Prime ProgramIn this episode of his "Clearly Conspicuous" podcast series, "The FTC Takes Action Against the Amazon Prime Program," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta examines the recent actions that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) took against Amazon for allegedly enrolling consumers in its Prime program without their consent and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions. Mr. DiResta breaks down the FTC's main complaints against Amazon and discusses how the case shows the FTC isn't afraid to combat the use of dark patterns in the marketplace, even against big companies....more6minPlay
FAQs about Clearly Conspicuous:How many episodes does Clearly Conspicuous have?The podcast currently has 64 episodes available.