Trial Win Against FTC Yields Increased Attorney-Fee Award Six Months Later
The Federal Trade Commission failed to adjust its "shotgun approach" in aggressively pursuing claims against the client despite the emerging evidence he did not directly participate in unfair and deceptive practices, said attorney Charles Hoffecker.
September 20, 2024 at 11:17 AM
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Consumer ProtectionThe original version of this story was published on Daily Report
A federal judge in Georgia has awarded attorney fees to a defendant nearly six months after he successfully defended against claims by the Federal Trade Commission that he was involved in a telemarketing scheme for payday lending.
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