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Calculated Shard: 139 (from laksa121)

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[Justice.gov](https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/)\n2. [Civil Division](https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/civil)\n3. [Archives](https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/archives)\n4. Consumer Protection Branch\n\nThis is archived content from the U.S. Department of Justice website. The information here may be outdated and links may no longer function. Please contact [webmaster@usdoj.gov](mailto:webmaster@usdoj.gov) if you have any questions about the archive site.\n\n# Consumer Protection Branch\n[![DOJ Main building with flag](https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/d9\/2023-01\/building_4.jpg)](https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/civil\/media\/1347451\/dl?inline=)\n\nLearn More\n\n## [Consumer Protection Branch Recent Highlights](https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/civil\/media\/1347451\/dl?inline=)\n\n[![DOJ Building and Flag](https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/d9\/2022-09\/hero_facade_flag.png)](https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/archives\/opa\/pr\/dallas-anesthesiologist-convicted-tampering-iv-bags-sentenced-190-years-prison)\n\nPress Release\n\n## [Dallas Anesthesiologist Convicted of Tampering with IV Bags Sentenced to 190 Years in Prison](https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/archives\/opa\/pr\/dallas-anesthesiologist-convicted-tampering-iv-bags-sentenced-190-years-prison)\n\n[![DOJ Flag](https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/d9\/2022-09\/hero_doj_flag_closeup.png)](https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/archives\/opa\/pr\/epsilon-senior-executive-and-sales-manager-both-sentenced-selling-data-millions-us-consumers)\n\nPress Release\n\n## [Epsilon Senior Executive and Sales Manager Both Sentenced for Selling Data on Millions of U.S. Consumers to Fraudsters](https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/archives\/opa\/pr\/epsilon-senior-executive-and-sales-manager-both-sentenced-selling-data-millions-us-consumers)\n\n[![DOJ Seal on metal gate](https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/d9\/2022-05\/carousel_doj_seal_metal.png)](https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/archives\/opa\/pr\/justice-department-sues-tiktok-and-parent-company-bytedance-widespread-violations-childrens)\n\nPress Release\n\n## [Justice Department Sues TikTok and Parent Company ByteDance for Widespread Violations of Children’s Privacy Laws](https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/archives\/opa\/pr\/justice-department-sues-tiktok-and-parent-company-bytedance-widespread-violations-childrens)\n\n[![DOJ Building](https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/d9\/2023-01\/building_5.jpg)](https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/archives\/opa\/pr\/united-states-files-complaint-against-adobe-and-two-adobe-executives-alleged-violations)\n\nPress Release\n\n## [United States Files Complaint Against Adobe and Two Adobe Executives for Alleged Violations of Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act](https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/archives\/opa\/pr\/united-states-files-complaint-against-adobe-and-two-adobe-executives-alleged-violations)\n\n[![DOJ Building and Flag](https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/d9\/2022-09\/hero_doj_flag.png)](https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/archives\/opa\/pr\/opioid-manufacturer-endo-health-solutions-inc-ordered-pay-1536b-criminal-fines-and)\n\nPress Release\n\n## [Opioid Manufacturer Endo Health Solutions Inc. Ordered to Pay \\$1.536B In Criminal Fines and Forfeiture for Distributing Misbranded Opioid Medication](https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/archives\/opa\/pr\/opioid-manufacturer-endo-health-solutions-inc-ordered-pay-1536b-criminal-fines-and)\n\n### About the Branch\nThe Consumer Protection Branch leads Department of Justice efforts to enforce laws that protect Americans’ health, safety, economic security, and identity integrity. To accomplish its mission, the Branch brings both criminal and affirmative civil enforcement cases throughout the country. The Branch uses its strong relationships with U.S. Attorneys’ Offices and investigative agencies, expertise with complex litigation, and nationwide reach to respond nimbly to emerging consumer threats.\n\nIn addition to its enforcement mandate, the Consumer Protection Branch is authorized to defend the Food and Drug Administration, the Federal Trade Commission, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and other federal agencies in civil litigation before both district and appellate courts. This work is aided by the Branch’s knowledge and command of the laws at issue in such litigation.\n\nThe Consumer Protection Branch also plays a key role in devising and implementing Department policies and initiatives, opining on proposed legislation and regulations, and developing new investigative tools and litigation techniques. It further coordinates interagency and multi-district matters, as well as global enforcement efforts. The Branch helps law enforcement partners and the public by offering training and advice, and Branch personnel regularly participate in working groups and events.\n\nComprised of more than 215 attorneys, support professionals, and embedded law enforcement agents, the Consumer Protection Branch offers its personnel unique opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.\n\n## Large Case Information\n- [US v. Edward Courdy, et.al.](https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/civil\/case\/united-states-v-edward-courdy-linden-fellerman-guy-benoit-steven-kennedy-sayyid-quadri)\n- [US v. Poupak Jannissar](https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/civil\/case\/us-v-poupak-jannissar)\n- [In re: Littlebundle.com and Huggable.com](https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/civil\/case\/european-baby-formulas-sold-online-huggablelittle-bundle)\n\n- [US v. Johannes Vulto and Vulto Creamery, LLC.](https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/civil\/case\/united-states-v-johannes-vulto-and-vulto-creamery-llc)\n- [US v. Arias, et.al.](https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/civil\/case\/united-states-v-juan-rafael-parra-arias-et-al-docket-number-24-cr-6-ccc-district-new)\n\n- ![envelope icon](https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/themes\/custom\/usdoj_uswds\/images\/doj-header-footer-icons\/doj-icon-footer-mail.svg)\n  U.S. Department of Justice  \n  Civil Division  \n  950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW  \n  Washington DC 20530-0001\n  \n  [Civil.Feedback@usdoj.gov](mailto:Civil.Feedback@usdoj.gov)\n\n- ![smartphone icon](https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/themes\/custom\/usdoj_uswds\/images\/doj-header-footer-icons\/doj-icon-footer-phone.svg)\n  Phone: 202-514-2000\n\n- ![smartphone icon](https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/themes\/custom\/usdoj_uswds\/images\/doj-header-footer-icons\/doj-icon-footer-smartphone.svg)\n  [Signup for Email Updates](https:\/\/public.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/USDOJ\/subscriber\/new)  \n  [Social Media](https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/social)\n  \n  - [twitter ![twitter icon](https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/themes\/custom\/usdoj_uswds\/images\/doj-header-footer-icons\/doj-icon-footer-twitter.svg)](https:\/\/x.com\/DOJCivil)\n\n![U.S. Department of Justice logo](https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/themes\/custom\/usdoj_uswds\/images\/doj-main-header-logo.svg)\n\n- [About](https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/about \"About DOJ\")\n- [Budget & Performance](https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/doj\/budget-and-performance \"Budget and Performance\")\n- [Archives](https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/archives\/doj-archive \"Department of Justice Archive\")\n- [FOIA](https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/oip \"Office of Information Policy\")\n\n- [Accessibility](https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/accessibility\/accessibility-statement \"Accessibility Statement\")\n- [Legal Policies & Disclaimers](https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/legalpolicies \"Legal Policies and Disclaimers\")\n- [Privacy](https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/doj\/privacy-policy)\n- [For Employees](https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/employees \"For Employees\")\n\n- [Office of the Inspector General](https:\/\/oig.justice.gov\/)\n- [No FEAR Act Data](https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/jmd\/eeo-program-status-report \"Data Posted Pursuant To The No Fear Act\")\n- [EEO Policy Statement](https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/jmd\/media\/1425556\/dl?inline \"DOJ EEO Policy_December 2025\")\n- [Vulnerability Disclosure](https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/jmd\/vulnerability-disclosure-policy \"Vulnerability Disclosure Policy (VDP)\")\n\n- [Multilingual](https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/multilingual \"Multilingual Resources\")\n- [Vote.gov](https:\/\/vote.gov\/)\n\n**Have a question about Government Services?**\n\n- [Contact USA.gov](https:\/\/www.usa.gov\/)\n\n[![Return to the top of the page.](https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/themes\/custom\/usdoj_uswds\/images\/doj-icon-back-top-arrow-up.png) Top](https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/archives\/civil\/consumer-protection-branch)","attrs_readable_markdown":"In addition to its enforcement mandate, the Consumer Protection Branch is authorized to defend the Food and Drug Administration, the Federal Trade Commission, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and other federal agencies in civil litigation before both district and appellate courts. 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[Justice.gov](https://www.justice.gov/) 2. [Civil Division](https://www.justice.gov/civil) 3. [Archives](https://www.justice.gov/archives) 4. Consumer Protection Branch This is archived content from the U.S. Department of Justice website. The information here may be outdated and links may no longer function. Please contact [webmaster@usdoj.gov](mailto:webmaster@usdoj.gov) if you have any questions about the archive site. # Consumer Protection Branch [![DOJ Main building with flag](https://www.justice.gov/d9/2023-01/building_4.jpg)](https://www.justice.gov/civil/media/1347451/dl?inline=) Learn More ## [Consumer Protection Branch Recent Highlights](https://www.justice.gov/civil/media/1347451/dl?inline=) [![DOJ Building and Flag](https://www.justice.gov/d9/2022-09/hero_facade_flag.png)](https://www.justice.gov/archives/opa/pr/dallas-anesthesiologist-convicted-tampering-iv-bags-sentenced-190-years-prison) Press Release ## [Dallas Anesthesiologist Convicted of Tampering with IV Bags Sentenced to 190 Years in Prison](https://www.justice.gov/archives/opa/pr/dallas-anesthesiologist-convicted-tampering-iv-bags-sentenced-190-years-prison) [![DOJ Flag](https://www.justice.gov/d9/2022-09/hero_doj_flag_closeup.png)](https://www.justice.gov/archives/opa/pr/epsilon-senior-executive-and-sales-manager-both-sentenced-selling-data-millions-us-consumers) Press Release ## [Epsilon Senior Executive and Sales Manager Both Sentenced for Selling Data on Millions of U.S. Consumers to Fraudsters](https://www.justice.gov/archives/opa/pr/epsilon-senior-executive-and-sales-manager-both-sentenced-selling-data-millions-us-consumers) [![DOJ Seal on metal gate](https://www.justice.gov/d9/2022-05/carousel_doj_seal_metal.png)](https://www.justice.gov/archives/opa/pr/justice-department-sues-tiktok-and-parent-company-bytedance-widespread-violations-childrens) Press Release ## [Justice Department Sues TikTok and Parent Company ByteDance for Widespread Violations of Children’s Privacy Laws](https://www.justice.gov/archives/opa/pr/justice-department-sues-tiktok-and-parent-company-bytedance-widespread-violations-childrens) [![DOJ Building](https://www.justice.gov/d9/2023-01/building_5.jpg)](https://www.justice.gov/archives/opa/pr/united-states-files-complaint-against-adobe-and-two-adobe-executives-alleged-violations) Press Release ## [United States Files Complaint Against Adobe and Two Adobe Executives for Alleged Violations of Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act](https://www.justice.gov/archives/opa/pr/united-states-files-complaint-against-adobe-and-two-adobe-executives-alleged-violations) [![DOJ Building and Flag](https://www.justice.gov/d9/2022-09/hero_doj_flag.png)](https://www.justice.gov/archives/opa/pr/opioid-manufacturer-endo-health-solutions-inc-ordered-pay-1536b-criminal-fines-and) Press Release ## [Opioid Manufacturer Endo Health Solutions Inc. Ordered to Pay \$1.536B In Criminal Fines and Forfeiture for Distributing Misbranded Opioid Medication](https://www.justice.gov/archives/opa/pr/opioid-manufacturer-endo-health-solutions-inc-ordered-pay-1536b-criminal-fines-and) ### About the Branch The Consumer Protection Branch leads Department of Justice efforts to enforce laws that protect Americans’ health, safety, economic security, and identity integrity. To accomplish its mission, the Branch brings both criminal and affirmative civil enforcement cases throughout the country. The Branch uses its strong relationships with U.S. Attorneys’ Offices and investigative agencies, expertise with complex litigation, and nationwide reach to respond nimbly to emerging consumer threats. In addition to its enforcement mandate, the Consumer Protection Branch is authorized to defend the Food and Drug Administration, the Federal Trade Commission, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and other federal agencies in civil litigation before both district and appellate courts. This work is aided by the Branch’s knowledge and command of the laws at issue in such litigation. The Consumer Protection Branch also plays a key role in devising and implementing Department policies and initiatives, opining on proposed legislation and regulations, and developing new investigative tools and litigation techniques. It further coordinates interagency and multi-district matters, as well as global enforcement efforts. The Branch helps law enforcement partners and the public by offering training and advice, and Branch personnel regularly participate in working groups and events. Comprised of more than 215 attorneys, support professionals, and embedded law enforcement agents, the Consumer Protection Branch offers its personnel unique opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment. ## Large Case Information - [US v. Edward Courdy, et.al.](https://www.justice.gov/civil/case/united-states-v-edward-courdy-linden-fellerman-guy-benoit-steven-kennedy-sayyid-quadri) - [US v. Poupak Jannissar](https://www.justice.gov/civil/case/us-v-poupak-jannissar) - [In re: Littlebundle.com and Huggable.com](https://www.justice.gov/civil/case/european-baby-formulas-sold-online-huggablelittle-bundle) - [US v. Johannes Vulto and Vulto Creamery, LLC.](https://www.justice.gov/civil/case/united-states-v-johannes-vulto-and-vulto-creamery-llc) - [US v. 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Readable Markdown	In addition to its enforcement mandate, the Consumer Protection Branch is authorized to defend the Food and Drug Administration, the Federal Trade Commission, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and other federal agencies in civil litigation before both district and appellate courts. This work is aided by the Branch’s knowledge and command of the laws at issue in such litigation. The Consumer Protection Branch also plays a key role in devising and implementing Department policies and initiatives, opining on proposed legislation and regulations, and developing new investigative tools and litigation techniques. It further coordinates interagency and multi-district matters, as well as global enforcement efforts. The Branch helps law enforcement partners and the public by offering training and advice, and Branch personnel regularly participate in working groups and events. Comprised of more than 215 attorneys, support professionals, and embedded law enforcement agents, the Consumer Protection Branch offers its personnel unique opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.
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