From: malQRMassimilation@gmail.com   
      
   by Jeffrey A. Greenbaum (New York)   
      
   The Federal Trade Commission announced that it reached a settlement   
   with HomeAdvisor, resolving allegations that the company used   
   deceptive and misleading tactics to sell home improvement project   
   leads to service providers. As part of the settlement, the company --   
   which is affiliated with Angi (formerly known as "Angie’s List") --   
   agreed to pay up to $7.2 million.   
      
   By bringing this action, the FTC is signaling that it intends to use   
   its resources not only to protect individual consumers, but also small   
   businesses, including those operating in the gig economy. This action   
   follows up the FTC's Policy Statement on Enforcement Related to Gig   
   Work, which was issued late last year. In announcing the action,   
   Samuel Levine, the Director of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer   
   Protection, said, “Even as the nature of work and the economy change,   
   the FTC will continue to combat dishonest commercial practices aimed   
   at consumers, workers, and small businesses.”   
      
   https://www.mondaq.com/article/news/1275800?q=1803232&n=684&tp=15&tlk=5&lk=57   
      
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