Adobe Settles DOJ Lawsuit over Deceptive Subscription Practices
Software maker will pay a $75 million fine and provide “affected consumers” with free services.
Heinert et al. v. Bank of America, N.A. et al.
19-cv-6081, W.D.N.Y.
(Jan. 2019)
Investments in financial services, insurance, real estate development, and medical laboratories
Operating a A fraudulent investment operation that tricks investors into thinking that they will earn lots of money on a short-term investment, when, in reality, there isn’t any investment opportunity at all. Rather, the promoter just uses the money from new recruits to pay off the older investors. In other words, stealing from Peter to give to Paul. that promotes lucrative investments when the money invested was used to pay off earlier investors
Dismissed;
Dismissal of claims against certain defendants affirmed on appeal
Software maker will pay a $75 million fine and provide “affected consumers” with free services.
Order puts platforms like Amazon and Walmart on notice.
Advertised “best deal ever” comes with some caveats.
Cecilia D’Anastasio, Bloomberg
Before paying a company for something, know all your options.