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Federal Agencies Raise Mortgage Appraisal Threshold to $34,200

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Federal Reserve Board, and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency announced that the 2026 threshold for higher-priced mortgage loans subject to special appraisal requirements will increase from $33,500 to $34,200.

•Three federal agencies jointly increased the small loan exemption threshold from $33,500 to $34,200 for 2026
•Loans below the threshold are exempt from enhanced appraisal requirements for higher-priced mortgages
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Danone Recalls So Delicious Frozen Dessert Pints Over Foreign Material

Danone U.S. has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cluster frozen dessert pints due to potential foreign material contamination. The recall affects products with best-by dates before August 8, 2027.

•Voluntary recall affects So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cluster frozen dessert pints nationwide
•Products with best-by dates before August 8, 2027 are included in the recall
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FTC Sues to Block $725M Henkel-Liquid Nails Construction Adhesive Merger

The Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit to block Henkel AG's $725 million acquisition of Liquid Nails, citing concerns that combining the two dominant construction adhesive brands would eliminate competition and drive up costs for American consumers building and maintaining homes.

•FTC seeks to block $725 million acquisition of Liquid Nails by Henkel, maker of Loctite brand adhesives
•Combined company would dominate construction adhesive market at major retailers like Home Depot and Lowe's
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FTC Warns 13 Property Management Software Companies Over Hidden Rental Fees

The Federal Trade Commission issued warning letters to 13 property management software providers nationwide, alleging they may be violating federal law by preventing rental property managers from displaying complete pricing information to consumers. The enforcement action follows the FTC's recent $24 million settlement with Greystar for deceptive pricing practices.

•FTC sent warning letters to 13 unnamed property management software companies for potentially hindering accurate rental pricing disclosure
•Software providers allegedly prevent inclusion of mandatory fees in advertised rental prices, harming consumer decision-making
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FTC Rejects SpyFone CEO's Bid to Overturn Stalkerware Ban

The Federal Trade Commission denied a petition from SpyFone CEO Scott Zuckerman to vacate or modify a 2021 order that permanently bans him from the surveillance app business. The Commission found Zuckerman failed to demonstrate sufficient changed circumstances to justify reopening the consent order.

•FTC unanimously rejected Zuckerman's petition to overturn the 2021 ban on surveillance app businesses
•Original case involved SpyFone apps that secretly monitored devices and required disabling security protections
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FDA Seizes $1M Worth of 7-OH Opioid Products from Missouri Firms

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, working with the Department of Justice, announced the seizure of approximately 73,000 units of 7-hydroxymitragynine products valued at roughly $1 million from three Missouri companies in a coordinated federal enforcement action.

•73,000 units of 7-hydroxymitragynine products seized with estimated value of $1 million
•Three Missouri firms targeted in coordinated FDA-DOJ enforcement operation
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FTC Permanently Bans Seek Capital, CEO from Business Financing Services

The Federal Trade Commission has permanently banned Seek Capital and its CEO Roy Ferman from providing business financing, debt relief, and credit repair services to settle allegations that the California-based company deceived small business owners seeking funding through false promises of special lender relationships and zero-interest financing.

•Seek Capital and CEO Roy Ferman permanently banned from providing business financing, debt relief, and credit repair services
•Company allegedly charged thousands for credit cards while falsely promising zero-interest business loans through special lender relationships
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FTC Orders Divestiture of 45 Oil Change Shops in $625M Valvoline Deal

The Federal Trade Commission is requiring Valvoline Inc. and Greenbriar Equity Fund V to divest 45 quick-lube oil change shops to address antitrust concerns in their $625 million acquisition deal. The divestiture aims to preserve competition and prevent higher prices for consumers across eight states.

•FTC requires divestiture of 45 Oil Changers outlets to Main Street Auto LLC as condition for Valvoline's $625 million acquisition of 200 quick-lube shops
•Antitrust concerns focused on elimination of competition in 25 local markets across eight states where companies directly compete
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FTC Shuts Down Tax Relief Scam That Impersonated IRS, Stole Millions

The Federal Trade Commission and Nevada obtained a federal court order to temporarily halt American Tax Service and its operators for running a multi-million dollar tax debt relief scam. The defendants allegedly impersonated government agencies including the IRS and defrauded consumers by falsely promising to settle tax debts for pennies on the dollar.

•Federal court temporarily halted American Tax Service and operators Terrance Selb and Tyler Bennett for impersonating government agencies including the IRS
•Company allegedly defrauded consumers of tens of millions by falsely promising to settle tax debts for 'pennies on the dollar'
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Citizens Disability to Pay $1M for 109 Million Illegal Telemarketing Calls

Citizens Disability, LLC and its subsidiary will pay $1 million to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that they made over 109 million illegal telemarketing calls between 2019-2022, including more than 25 million calls to numbers on the Do Not Call Registry.

•Citizens Disability made 109 million illegal telemarketing calls over 3.5 years, with 25.7 million to Do Not Call Registry numbers
•Company allegedly used deceptive prize and coupon websites to collect consumer information for illegal sales calls
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