Federal Deception & Abuse Law

A comprehensive guide to federal and parallel state solutions, covering Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) rules, RICO, the False Claims Act, debt relief, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), and telemarketing regulations.

Key Federal Rules & Statutory Frameworks

• TCPA & Robocalls: In-depth analysis of the TCPA, covering statutory damages and challenges to unwanted robocalls and texts.
• FTC Trade Rules & Holder Rule: Detailed analysis of 13 major FTC Trade Regulation Rules (from credit cards to door-to-door sales), the FTC Holder Rule (creditor liability for seller misconduct), and the broad application of the FTC Telemarketing Sales Rule.
• CFPB UDAAP: Coverage of CFPB "UDAAP" rulemaking, enforcement, and compliance standards.
• RICO & False Claims Act: Federal and state RICO statutes, alongside whistleblower recoveries under the federal False Claims Act.

Remedies, Disclosures & Practice Tools

• Debt Relief & Market Scams: Private remedies targeting debt settlement and other debt relief scams.
• Disclosure Standards: Requirements governing plain English and non-English consumer disclosures.
• Litigation Tools: Customizable sample pleadings and discovery materials.

Praise

"The manuals combine first-rate scholarship with numerous useful practice tips and aids."
— Richard Gross, former Chairman, Consumer Protection Committee, National Assn. of Attorneys General