| 单词 | Federal Trade Commission |
| 例句 | Soon after the deal was announced, the Federal Trade Commission challenged the acquisition as anticompetitive. Wal-Mart Promises Organic Food for Everyone 2014-11-06T05:00:00Z Some suggested filing complaints with the Federal Trade Commission, contacting state and federal representatives and teaming up with other fan armies. Taylor Swift Calls Ticketmaster Woes ‘Excruciating’ in Statement to Fans 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z Suthers and the Federal Trade Commission allege that the company and its principals engaged in deceptive trade practices. FTC, Colo. sue over promissory notes infomercials 2011-05-31T19:56:11Z Federal Trade Commission has reached out to Google and Twitter as part of the agency's standard review for deals of that size. Facebook boosts IPO size again, could top $16B 2012-05-16T12:03:00Z The US Federal Trade Commission is also investigating whether Juul used deceptive social marketing that targeted minors. How e-cigarettes went from celebrity accessory to product non grata 2019-09-29T04:00:00Z “Unfair or deceptive” acts or practices in commerce are prohibited under the Federal Trade Commission Act. Five Stars, Zero Clue: Fighting the ‘Scourge’ of Fake Online Reviews 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z The technique of offering an initial price or estimate and then increasing it as the consumer goes through the booking process is referred to as “drip” pricing by the Federal Trade Commission. One thing the sharing economy won’t share: Transparent pricing 2016-03-31T04:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission narrowly votes to approve Facebook’s acquisition of its fifth Infinity Stone. Style Invitational Week 1469: Post Mortems — our obit poem contest 2021-12-30T05:00:00Z If you’ve been scammed by a fake hotel site, contact your credit card company immediately to initiate a dispute and then get in touch with the Federal Trade Commission to file your complaint. When should you have reservations about your hotel reservations? 2015-05-14T04:00:00Z In a report on privacy last year, the Federal Trade Commission recommended thatCongress pass legislation ”that would provide consumers with access to information about them held by a data broker.” Data brokers are gathering your personal info this very minute 2013-03-08T17:34:00Z In 2009, the Federal Trade Commission looked at ad spending and found that food and beverage companies targeted kids to the tune of $1.8 billion that year. Perspective | Why we should ban junk-food ads aimed at children 2020-08-18T04:00:00Z President Biden signed an executive order in June 2021 that aimed to increase competition across the economy, in part by encouraging the Federal Trade Commission to focus on the way that concentration can harm workers. Will the Biggest Publisher in the United States Get Even Bigger? 2022-07-31T04:00:00Z On Thursday, President Biden released a plan to return infant formula to store shelves, involving the Federal Trade Commission, individual states and the private sector. Perspective | A lot of powerful people seem to have no clue what motherhood means 2022-05-13T04:00:00Z The administration’s lack of action extended to the hotel industry, where mandatory resort fees were on the verge of being eliminated late last year by the Federal Trade Commission. Perspective | It’s been a wild year for travel. What’s ahead for 2018? 2017-12-07T05:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission recently sounded the alarm on smartphones interfacing with the onboard computers of rental cars, saying it could expose your personal information to future renters, employees or even hackers. Travelers, beware! Hacking lurks in plugs and ports 2017-01-06T05:00:00Z And last year the Federal Trade Commission brought its first suit against a review farm. How to spot fake reviews on travel sites 2020-10-29T04:00:00Z The US Federal Trade Commission later approved the deal in its turn without imposing any conditions. EMI-Universal deal gets approval 2012-09-21T15:53:22Z William Kovacic, a former commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission and a professor at the George Washington University Law School, suggested that the issue was also one of free speech. Miuccia Prada Will Be Getting Sensitivity Training 2020-02-04T05:00:00Z When the company refused to participate in a NAD review, the division referred the claims to the Federal Trade Commission and the F.D.A. Skin Deep: Assessing Those Laser, Pulsing-Light and Sonic Skin Care Products for Home Use 2011-10-05T22:30:11Z In a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission after an investigation, Herbalife agreed to pay $200 million in consumer relief and restructure its practices. Review: ‘Betting on Zero’ Tracks a Crusade Against Herbalife 2017-03-16T04:00:00Z And the Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission sent warning letters on March 9 to seven companies peddling illegal or unapproved drugs. Perspective | Garlic and bleach won’t cure coronavirus. How such myths originated — and why they’re wrong. 2020-03-09T04:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission called a halt to an investigation, begun in 1978, into advertising on children’s television, and the F.C.C. stopped pushing for more quality programming for children. Peggy Charren, Children’s TV Crusader, Dies at 86 2015-01-22T05:00:00Z Law enforcement officials have urged restaurant owners to contact Google if they’ve been targeted, and to report these crimes to their local police departments, as well as the F.B.I. and the Federal Trade Commission. Restaurants Face an Extortion Threat: A Bad Rating on Google 2022-07-11T04:00:00Z I hear the episode when a fan unlocked some hidden code inside Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and ended up prompting a Federal Trade Commission inquiry was traumatic for your company. Q. and A.: Rockstar’s Dan Houser on Grand Theft Auto V 2012-11-10T01:05:01Z Separately, you also sent emails to the Department of Transportation and the Federal Trade Commission. Another credit vs. refund dispute, this time over a tour to Spain and Morocco | Travel Troubleshooter 2021-08-30T04:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission eventually prevented the manufacturers from making this claim, but by then they had sold $100 million worth of the product. Robert Vaughn, Who Starred as Napoleon Solo in ‘Man From U.N.C.L.E,’ Dies at 83 2016-11-11T05:00:00Z Fake check scams have become more common in recent years and are responsible for some of the highest losses of any type of fraud, according to the Federal Trade Commission. The Artist John Newman Says a Fake Check Scam Cost Him $12,000 2020-10-07T04:00:00Z Under Federal Trade Commission guidelines that took effect in December 2008, haulers must disclose if they received free products. Skin Deep: Haul Video Brings a Bag of Finds, and Words Only for a Camera 2010-05-05T20:15:00Z In 2012, the Federal Trade Commission issued a warning about fake permits sold online by individuals or companies not authorized to issue them. Perspective | Do you need an international driving permit? 2019-09-25T04:00:00Z He has appointed skeptics of corporate concentration to the Federal Trade Commission and his economic policy team. Justice Dept. Sues Penguin Random House Over Simon & Schuster Deal 2021-11-02T04:00:00Z Keep in mind, this was before the Federal Trade Commission was given the authority to regulate "unfair or deceptive" advertising in 1938. The cutthroat history behind the explosive "Perry Mason" grocery feud 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission signaled that the fees as they are currently advertised by most hotels were “unfair and deceptive.” Hotel resort fees, hidden charges bemoaned by travelers, are climbing higher than ever 2017-07-20T04:00:00Z "The Federal Trade Commission's Green Guides govern environmental marketing claims, including recyclability claims and 60% is the threshold that they have for unqualified recycling claims," she says. 1 in 4 items tossed into recycling bins aren't actually recyclable 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z Ms. Weinstein, 29, is an antitrust lawyer in Washington in the Bureau of Competition at the Federal Trade Commission, working on enforcement actions against health care companies. Rebecca Weinstein, Brian Egan 2018-10-21T04:00:00Z In June, for example, the Federal Trade Commission held an industry conference looking at topics like the surcharges tacked on by companies like Ticketmaster and StubHub. Senators Ask for Antitrust Probe in Concert Ticketing 2019-08-28T04:00:00Z President Biden named Lina Khan, a fan of ratcheting up regulations on tech giants, as the chairwoman of the Federal Trade Commission and signed an executive order zeroing in on anticompetitive practices. Dara Khosrowshahi, Dad of Silicon Valley 2021-07-16T04:00:00Z Unfortunately, the Federal Trade Commission is unlikely to get involved in this case, because the market-concentration threshold they use in hospital-merger cases is too high. Goal of the New York City Hospital Mega-Merger: Raising Prices 2012-06-08T13:13:54Z But this probably won’t include access to marketing data, which the Federal Trade Commission considers less sensitive than data used for credit reports or identity verification. Data brokers are gathering your personal info this very minute 2013-03-08T17:34:00Z The Federal Trade Commission, which is looking into strengthening penalties against companies that solicit and sell fake reviews, also sent a representative, Ms. Foley said. Five Stars, Zero Clue: Fighting the ‘Scourge’ of Fake Online Reviews 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission that subjects the company to 20 years of privacy audits. Google changes privacy policies 2012-01-24T22:20:00Z Federal Trade Commission recently began exploring a new set of antitrust allegations against the company, sources told Reuters last week. Google goes Hollywood with 'The Internship' 2013-05-28T20:25:03Z It’s their marketing of painkillers that earned the majority of Oliver’s ire, as well as that of the Federal Trade Commission. John Oliver Takes on Opioids on 'Last Week Tonight' 2016-10-24T04:00:00Z Rep. Cicilline posted a letter he and four other lawmakers sent last year to the Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission requesting an investigation into the company’s practices. Lawmakers Criticize Ticketmaster After Taylor Swift Presale Snafus 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission has seen a rise in complaints about text messages this year, according to Shameka Walker, manager of the Identity Theft Program. Phone and email scammers have pivoted during the pandemic. Here’s how to protect yourself. 2020-11-02T05:00:00Z The AT&T-DirecTV deal will need approval from the Federal Communications Commission and either the Justice Department or Federal Trade Commission. House, Senate lawmakers promise review of AT&T-DirecTV deal 2014-05-19T04:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission tells you to check your owner’s manual, and use regular gas unless specifically told in the manual to use premium. Hints From Heloise: Take a pass on premium gas? 2016-12-15T05:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration said they do not regulate off-label drug use, and therefore cannot comment on clinics like Nushama. A Ketamine Clinic Treads the Line Between Health Care and a ‘Spa Day for Your Brain’ 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z Oliver ends his segment by pleading with the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice to use their anti-trust powers, after all, small business is the back bone of the economy. John Oliver Breaks Up Corporate Mergers on Last Week Tonight 2017-09-25T04:00:00Z “This case shows that the Federal Trade Commission will continue to fight deceptive marketers’ attention to prey on consumers trying to improve their health.” Dr. Oz guest forced to pay $9 million for weight loss scam 2015-01-27T05:00:00Z Forward any emails like this to the Federal Trade Commission at ftc.gov/complaint. Perspective | Hints From Heloise: Not so neighborly neighbors 2020-11-29T05:00:00Z In a complaint filed Monday, child advocates and consumer groups asked the Federal Trade Commission to investigate and fine the site’s owner, Google, for allegedly violating children’s online privacy and letting ads target them. YouTube under fire for allegedly targeting kids with ads 2018-04-09T04:00:00Z Furniture makers and sellers are still supposed to adhere to the Federal Trade Commission Act, which bars “unfair or deceptive acts,” but that’s it. Misleading furniture labels: How to tell whether you have the real deal 2018-01-05T05:00:00Z Here is news of a consumer group filing a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission alleging “deceptive marketing.” Can babies read? 2012-09-12T16:08:00Z The Federal Trade Commission regards advertising posing as legitimate content to be an illegal form of “consumer deception.” Good at Skipping Ads? No, You’re Not 2016-11-25T05:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission has some hints to help: Perspective | Hints From Heloise: Bad money finds good sales 2019-08-11T04:00:00Z Funeral homes aren't even required to list prices on their websites — though that may be changing thanks to the Federal Trade Commission. My parents are dead—can I afford avocado toast now? 2023-08-26T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission could require an inclusive price, but so far it hasn’t. Perspective | In travel, what’s next for consumer-friendly legislation? 2019-05-16T04:00:00Z In 1962, the Federal Trade Commission ruled against a donation-only blood bank, saying it and hospitals were "illegally joined in a conspiracy to restrain commerce in whole human blood." 'The Red Market:' Scott Carney's expos? of the worldwide traffic in blood and body parts 2011-06-29T23:02:12Z The bill also gives the Federal Trade Commission the authority to enforce the prohibition, and state attorneys general the power to bring a civil action in federal court against violators. A proposed bill limits third-party hotel booking, but consumers have greater concerns 2016-10-06T04:00:00Z In fact, fake reviews are illegal under the Federal Trade Commission Act. Letters from magazine readers 2017-09-08T04:00:00Z She was the first woman director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection at the Federal Trade Commission. Three audacious women before audacious was in 2015-02-26T05:00:00Z He is a retired lawyer who worked for the Federal Trade Commission. Once a robust part of Washington’s social fabric, a men’s garden club meets its quiet end 2019-04-21T04:00:00Z House committee said on Thursday it is investigating the Federal Trade Commission's planned rules to require new consumer protections for car buyers that are sharply opposed by auto dealers. US House panel opens probe into proposed FTC car buyer rule 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z About 1 in 5 American workers, nearly 30 million people, are bound by noncompete agreements, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Business lobby attacks as New York nears a noncompete ban, rare in the U.S. 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z Trump also would seek to bring independent regulatory agencies such as the Federal Communications Commission and the Federal Trade Commission under presidential control. Trump's second-term agenda: punish enemies, fire government workers 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z The Biden administration has encouraged the Federal Trade Commission to advance rules that would stop smartphone makers from restricting independent repairs. You Paid $1,000 for an iPhone, but Apple Still Controls It 2023-11-12T05:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission chair Lina Khan said at an event in San Francisco last week that the agency is looking into cloud provider investments in AI startups to examine any anti-competitive behaviors. Exclusive: Google in talks to invest in AI startup Character.AI -sources 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z But the Federal Trade Commission sees a threat to fair competition — one that has actually led to higher prices. Why Prime may be a bundle of trouble for Amazon 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission proposed a regulation in January banning noncompete agreements, arguing that they hurt workers. Business lobby attacks as New York nears a noncompete ban, rare in the U.S. 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z And older adults lost the most money compared to other age groups, according to the Federal Trade Commission. How to talk to older people in your life about scams 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z Then, we talk to Lina Khan, the chair of the Federal Trade Commission, about the agency’s approach to regulating A.I. and whether the tactics she has used to regulate big tech companies are working. Personalized GPTs Are Here, F.T.C. Chair Lina Khan on A.I. Competition, and Mayhem at Apefest 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission's requests for more information on their planned $8.5 billion deal. Coach handbag maker Tapestry cuts 2024 sales view on slowing demand 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission's antitrust lawsuit against the retailer, at a private companywide meeting. Exclusive: China makes largest US soy purchases in months -traders 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission's antitrust lawsuit against the retailer, at a private companywide meeting. Morning Bid: Drawing support from Wall Street, Fedspeak 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission's antitrust lawsuit against the retailer, at a private companywide meeting. US finds no major trade partners manipulated currencies 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission's antitrust lawsuit against the retailer, at a private companywide meeting. Exclusive: Amazon previews FTC defense at companywide meeting 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z Amazon executives allegedly destroyed two years of communications that the Federal Trade Commission requested as part of its antitrust investigation into the company, according to legal documents made public Thursday. Amazon execs destroyed years of evidence before FTC action, agency says 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act, created by Congress under the oversight of the Federal Trade Commission, is charged with keeping horses and jockeys safe. The spate of racehorse deaths this year has Breeders’ Cup under intense scrutiny 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z The lawsuit by the Federal Trade Commission and 17 states shines a light on Amazon’s monopolistic actions that buyers and sellers know all about. Column: Google's dominance affects us all. Why is its trial being held in secret? 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission is also investigating their practices. CVS tempers 2024 profit forecast on elevated medical costs, shares fall 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission backed down from its contention that Amgen would be able to leverage its big selling drugs to pressure insurance companies and pharmacy benefit managers to favor Horizon's products. Amgen third-quarter sales rise 5%; profit up before charge 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z The Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission have mounted an unprecedented number of legal challenges to mergers since Biden took office. US progressive groups ask DOJ to reverse new M&A safe harbor policy 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z The administration did not release the language of the executive order on Sunday, but officials said that some of the steps in the order would require approval by independent agencies, like the Federal Trade Commission. Biden to Issue First Regulations on Artificial Intelligence Systems 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission, which accuses Amazon of inflating prices and wielding monopoly power. Amazon's cloud stabilizing, shoppers cautious heading into holiday season 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission in September sued Amazon for allegedly inflating prices and wielding monopoly power, claims that Amazon has disputed. Amazon predicts bright holiday season, cloud stabilizing 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z Identifying when content is real or fake is far from quick and easy, so the senators propose empowering the Federal Trade Commission to enforce the AI rules. Two senators push bipartisan bill requiring AI warning labels 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z Restrictive practices used across industry raised costs for consumers, stifled innovation, closed off business opportunities for independent repair shops and created unnecessary electronic waste, Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan said. Apple backs Biden's push for right-to-repair law 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z While similar scams have existed long before the rising popularity of cryptocurrency, the use of these digital assets by fraudsters has been increasing, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Scammers exploit Bitcoin ATMs. Will new California laws help crack down on fraud? 2023-10-22T04:00:00Z In the US the Federal Trade Commission is proposing similar action. Amazon, Expedia and Trustpilot unite to fight fake reviews 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z In June, the Federal Trade Commission proposed a new rule that, among other things, would prohibit businesses from selling or obtaining fake reviews, suppressing honest reviews and selling fake social media engagement. Amazon, Tripadvisor and other companies team up to battle fake reviews while FTC seeks to ban them 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission’s attempt to block the merger while it awaited further review. Microsoft spent two years trying to buy Activision Blizzard. For Xbox CEO, that was the easy part 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission opposed the deal but after failing to stop it, the CMA was left standing alone. Microsoft's $69 billion Activision Blizzard deal cleared by Britain 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission lost a court bid to pause the deal so that its in-house judge could review it. Microsoft’s bid for Activision gets UK approval. It removes the last hurdle to the gaming deal 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission also announced a settlement with Voyager that will permanently ban it from handling consumers’ assets. US regulators sue Voyager Digital's former chief 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission ordered Illumina to sell Grail earlier this year after finding the merger would “stifle competition and innovation in the U.S. market for life-saving cancer tests.” EU orders biotech giant Illumina to unwind $7.1 billion purchase of cancer-screening company Grail 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z This year the Federal Trade Commission ordered GoodRx, a discount drug provider, to stop selling user data for advertising purposes and slapped it with a $1.5 million fine. Costco accused of sharing customer medical information with Meta 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z The president’s new proposal would not limit what sellers can charge but would require vendors to disclose final costs up front and empower the Federal Trade Commission to fine companies that don’t comply. Joe Biden keeps focus on junk fees despite crises in Middle East 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z Chamber of Commerce is urging federal watchdogs to investigate the Biden administration over concerns the Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department broke rules in their efforts to crack down on Big Tech. Chamber of Commerce says Biden administration broke rules over Big Tech, requests federal probe 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission proposed a new rule on Wednesday to ban hidden fees across a swath of industries including car rental agencies, hotels, and event ticketing providers. Biden administration takes aim at junk fees with new proposed rule, guidance 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission’s long-awaited antitrust case is the agency’s most aggressive move yet to tame the market power of Amazon, a company that’s become synonymous with online shopping and fast deliveries. The Amazon antitrust lawsuit is likely to be a long and arduous journey for the FTC 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z Back then CEO Bill Gates was arguing to the Federal Trade Commission and the Justice Department about why shoving its Internet Explorer browser down everyone’s throats was the definition of innovation in tech. Won’t someone think of the Bing!? Microsoft laughably accuses Google of monopoly 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z In February, the Federal Trade Commission ordered telehealth and prescription drug discount provider GoodRx to pay $1.5 million and stop sharing user data for advertising purposes with Facebook, Google and other companies. Costco accused of sharing users’ health data with Meta 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z That plan is unfolding at the same time the Federal Trade Commission has challenged some of Amazon’s practices toward those very sellers. 'A rock and a hard place': Amazon caught between retail troubles and the FTC 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z Now our trust buster is Lina Khan, chair of the Federal Trade Commission, and she’s set her sights on Big Tech, including Google and especially Amazon. A prime battle: Amazon faces an antitrust crusader 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission is scrutinizing artificial intelligence as the regulator known for its tussles with Big Tech looks to shape the development of new tools hitting the market. FTC probing artificial intelligence tools, eyeing potential crackdown 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission asked for information about the market in March, citing similar interest in the UK, France, Japan, The Netherlands and South Korea. UK to examine Amazon and Microsoft's cloud dominance 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z I just hope that when the Federal Trade Commission finishes “improving” Amazon, it hasn’t wrecked it. Amazon: Customer service 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z To avoid such scams, the Federal Trade Commission recommends taking precautions, such as: Orange County woman arrested in alleged $200,000 rental scam. Here's how to avoid being conned 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z Few Amazon customers or sellers could be surprised by most of the allegations in the massive lawsuit filed against the company Tuesday by the Federal Trade Commission and 17 states. Column: The FTC is right about Amazon's monopolistic practices, but struggles with what to do about them 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission's antitrust lawsuit against the online retailer. Futures snap back after previous session's mauling 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z Amazon tumbled 4% after the Federal Trade Commission and 17 state attorneys general filed an antitrust lawsuit against it. Stock market today: Asian shares mostly lower after Wall Street retreat deepens 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission filed a long awaited antitrust lawsuit against the online retailer. Wall St pounded as investors grapple with higher rates 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission's lawsuit filed on Tuesday could hit its advertising business, harming their ability to reach potential shoppers. Merchants want lower fees, need Amazon's ads as US FTC files suit 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission and 17 states sued Amazon on Tuesday for allegedly using illegal tactics to prevent competitors from growing. FTC hits Amazon with antitrust lawsuit accusing it of manipulating the online marketplace 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z On Tuesday, he was handed another challenge: a long-anticipated lawsuit from the Federal Trade Commission. For Amazon’s Andy Jassy, a Cleanup Job Just Got a Lot Bigger 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, Amazon is facing allegations from the Federal Trade Commission that it has enrolled customers in its Prime membership program without consent. Something new is coming to Amazon Prime Video — ads, or a $2.99 fee 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan praised NHTSA's statement "clarifying that automakers can safely comply with Massachusetts' right to repair law and share vehicle data with independent repair shops." Carmakers will not immediately comply with Massachusetts data repair law 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z In June Amazon was accused by the Federal Trade Commission for allegedly engaging in a yearslong effort to enroll consumers without consent into Amazon Prime and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions. Amazon Prime Video will soon come with ads, or a $2.99 monthly charge to dodge them 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z The most recent Federal Trade Commission statistics show older adults “filed close to half a million fraud reports in 2022 with a collective loss of over $1.5 billion,” the study noted. Study finds seniors more vulnerable than assumed to fake government scams 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z The Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2023 would task the Federal Trade Commission with crafting AI regulations and give the agency more taxpayer money to hire 75 employees for enforcement, according to the senators. Democrats propose new AI regulations to curb discrimination, task FTC with enforcement 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z For example, while the Federal Trade Commission can insist on a no-sale period, it’s usually short-lived. Kroger, Albertsons say merger preserves WA stores. History says otherwise 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission also opposes the deal, but it has failed in its attempts to stop it. Britain set to clear fresh Microsoft-Activision deal 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z Most of the Federal Trade Commission's consumer-protection workers would be furloughed, as would half of its antitrust employees. US government shutdown: What closes, what stays open? 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission of participating in an alleged plan to make it difficult for customers to cancel subscriptions to the company’s Prime membership service. FTC accuses 3 Amazon executives of helping deceive Prime users 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z This must be completed according to guidelines set by the Federal Trade Commission. How To Change Your Social Security Number & Get A New Credit File Legally! 2018-03-31T04:00:00Z But earlier this year, GoodRx was penalized by the Federal Trade Commission, or FTC, for disclosing patients’ personal health information without their consent. Free prescription discount cards from GoodRx — What’s the catch? 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z Proponents call it a “do not track” signal similar to the “do not call” list for telemarketers maintained by the Federal Trade Commission. Imagine making shadowy data brokers erase your personal info. Californians may soon live the dream 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission had sued to stop that deal. Arm, the Chip Maker, Raises $4.87 Billion in the Year’s Largest I.P.O. 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z Sen. Ted Cruz, Texas Republican, wrote to the Federal Trade Commission on Monday with concerns about the agency’s plans to regulate AI for disinformation and bias. Senators huddle with Big Tech titans to begin monumental task of writing laws to govern AI 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z She said it would be helpful for regulators like the Federal Trade Commission, which enforces the United States' consumer protection laws, to step in with some clearer guidelines on these kinds of environmental claims. Companies are claiming to be "plastic neutral." Is it greenwashing? 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z Republican Congressman Kevin Kiley asked the head of the Federal Trade Commission, which handled the Microsoft-Activision case at a hearing in July. Google monopoly trial: Is the US losing the fight against Big Tech? 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z None of which has stopped Republicans from jumping to Musk's aid to defend him from Federal Trade Commission investigations. Musk, Starlink and hypocrisy: Elon's "Benedict Arnold" moment shows US can't have it both ways 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z Retail experts say that information probably won’t be shared until closer to the merger’s approval by the Federal Trade Commission, which the companies hope to see sometime next year. Kroger and Albertsons agree to sell 104 WA stores as part of merger 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z Intuit misled consumers by claiming its TurboTax product was free when most customers needed to pay to use the popular tax preparation software, a Federal Trade Commission judge ruled. Intuit misled consumers with ‘free’ TurboTax ads, FTC judge says 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z Before the deal with C&S closes, Kroger may, in connection with securing Federal Trade Commission and other governmental clearance, require C&S to buy up to an additional 237 stores in certain regions. Kroger, Albertsons selling more than 400 stores in $1.9B deal as they look to close their merger 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission, as well as competition enforcers from the EU, UK and Germany over the past year, the report said, citing a person familiar with the matter. Zoom talks with regulators on Microsoft competition concerns - Bloomberg News 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z It was 2009, and the Federal Trade Commission was assessing whether Google had rigged technology markets in its favor. Google Turns to a Steady Old Hand to Fight Antitrust Charges 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission may file a lawsuit later this month against Amazon.com after the company did not offer concessions to settle antitrust claims, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. FTC may file suit against Amazon later this month - WSJ 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z And the US Federal Trade Commission almost never steps in on these kinds of cases. Why your burger may not always look like the advert 2023-09-02T04:00:00Z And the law, in its civil form, like the Federal Trade Commission, had a few words about what Scheib could and could not do in his ads. Patt Morrison: Will L.A. ever produce more gimmicky, lovable pitchmen like Cal Worthington? 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission in 2019 announced that romance-related scams have generated more losses than any other consumer fraud reported to the agency. Indonesia arrests 88 Chinese nationals in online romance scams 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission recently revealed the most reported text message scam: bank impersonations. How to avoid the No. 1 text message scam putting your money at risk 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission Chairwoman Lina Khan is under fire for allegedly colluding with foreign regulators to cramp American businesses with rules crafted by European officials. ‘Unthinkable’: FTC’s work with foreign regulators under fire from Congress 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z Children’s advocacy groups including Fairplay and Common Sense Media are asking the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Google, saying the tech giant serves personalized ads to kids on YouTube despite federal law prohibiting the practice. Children’s advocates ask FTC to investigate Google for targeting ads to kids 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission also says to beware if someone thanks you for a donation you didn’t make. Disasters like Hilary are a magnet for fraudsters. Look out for these scams 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission in the United States also opposed the deal, but it has failed in its bids to block it. Microsoft, Activision to sell streaming rights to secure biggest video gaming deal 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission sued to block it last December and British authorities said they would likewise attempt to stop the acquisition. Microsoft Offers British Regulators Changes to Activision Deal 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z In the US Microsoft beat the Federal Trade Commission’s court challenge over the deal. Microsoft, Activision deal back in play with fresh UK probe 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission had sued to stop the deal. Arm, the Chip Designer, Files for an I.P.O. Expected to Be Among the Largest 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission – indicated they were destined for the U.S. and Canada, trade records from data providers Panjiva and ImportGenius show. Exclusive: Walmart, Centric probe suppliers for potential links to Cambodia women's prison 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z Staffers for the Federal Trade Commission, which is leading the federal probe, have spoken with experts in food deserts, the farming industry and smaller grocery chains, according to people who were queried by the agency. California probes 'pharmacy deserts' in Kroger's Albertsons deal-sources 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z A spokesperson for the Federal Trade Commission referred to recent comments in a podcast by Chair Linda Khan. Striking writers take antitrust aim at Disney, Amazon, Netflix 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z Financial scams, including cryptocurrency schemes, cost consumers $3.8 billion last year just in the U.S., according to the Federal Trade Commission, twice as much as in 2021. Investment scams are everywhere on social media. Here’s how to spot one 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z A coalition of booksellers, authors and a think tank wants the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Amazon over its alleged monopoly of the bookselling industry. Booksellers call for FTC to probe Amazon 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission said on Wednesday it had moved to resolve antitrust concerns over the transaction by hammering out a consent order that "prevents entanglements" between Quantum Energy Partners and EQT Corp. US FTC approves deal for natgas producer EQT to buy THQ Appalachia 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z Recently Lina Khan, Federal Trade Commission head, said based on prior work in safeguarding the Internet, the FTC could oversee the consumer safety and efficacy of AI. Safeguarding AI Is Up to Everyone 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z As Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan recently stated, this structure “can enable firms to exert market power over creators and workers alike and potentially limit the diversity of content reaching consumers.” Opinion: Hollywood strikes prove Netflix and other streamers have grown too powerful. Time to break them up 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission charges it spammed consumers with marketing emails without giving them a way to opt out. Esmark makes $7.8-billion offer for U.S. Steel Corp 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission charges it spammed consumers with marketing emails without giving them a way to opt out. US FTC fines Experian unit for spamming consumers 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z By late 2020, the Federal Trade Commission announced a settlement with Zoom which cornered the company into beefing up security practices and being more clear about user privacy misrepresentations. Not so private room: Zoom’s AI privacy fiasco exposes how vulnerable we are to Big Tech's whims 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission Chairwoman Lina Khan is rallying support for the Biden administration’s plan for tougher policing of business mergers while congressional investigations of her work heat up. FTC’s Lina Khan charging forward on a mission to beef up antitrust laws 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z The Environmental Protection Agency asked the Federal Trade Commission in April to substitute the arrows logo on plastics with solid triangles, a decision that the agency believes could help clear up confusion around labeling. His Recycling Symbol Is Everywhere. The E.P.A. Says It Shouldn’t Be. 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z Biden also encouraged the independent Federal Trade Commission to produce an analysis of how gun-makers “market firearms to minors and … to all civilians, including through the use of military imagery.” Illinois to ban advertising for guns allegedly marketed to kids and militants 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z Earlier this year, the Environmental Protection Agency recommended that the Federal Trade Commission ditch the logo because it was deceiving consumers. Do you have "recycling bias?" 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission struggled in its attempts to block the deal. UK regulator seeks public input on Microsoft-Activision deal 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission reports that the top scams of 2022 include people impersonating institutions like banks, phony sweepstakes and fake job postings. Kimberly Palmer: How to stay safe from financial scams 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z For a product to qualify to be advertised as recyclable, the Federal Trade Commission requires that at least 60 percent of the company’s customers have access to recycling facilities where it can be processed. His Recycling Symbol Is Everywhere. The E.P.A. Says It Shouldn’t Be. 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z Mr. Wester filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission in 2022 concerning the car’s phantom braking, which causes some of Tesla’s self-driving cars to stop for no apparent reason. Tesla under investigation in California for autopilot safety, misleading marketing 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z Like the Federal Trade Commission, the new Digital Consumer Protection Commission would have five commissioners with a maximum of three from one political party. US senators Warren, Graham kick off bipartisan anti-Big Tech push 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z He faces mounting bank fees and server payments, not to mention potentially enormous fines from the Federal Trade Commission and the European Union. Column: Elon Musk has replaced Twitter with X — and an actual business with science fiction 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission also opposed the transaction but lost a court fight to stop it. Microsoft reports $20.1B quarterly profit as it promises to lead ‘the new AI platform shift’ 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z Mr. Jordan is investigating the Federal Trade Commission for abuse of power in probing Twitter since Mr. Musk’s takeover. House Judiciary Committee weighs holding Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in contempt this week 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z If you note any errors, contact both the credit bureau and the lender that provided the incorrect information, the Federal Trade Commission says. Why It’s Smart to Revisit New Year’s Savings Goals Now 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z The manufacturers of a supplement that claimed to reduce cravings for alcohol will now have to refund at least $650,000 to customers under a Federal Trade Commission order proposed Wednesday. Rejuvica makers ordered by FTC to refund customers at least $650,000 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z The 51 pages of guidelines by the Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission described, without naming them, deals like Amazon.com's purchases of video doorbell Ring in 2018, and said the antitrust agencies should scrutinize them. U.S. antitrust enforcers tackle digital platforms in new merger guidelines 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission are proposing revised guidelines for how they evaluate mergers. Biden’s White House is taking on corporate mergers, landlord junk fees and food prices 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission arguments that the merger would hurt competition in cloud gaming, consoles and subscription services. Buffett cut Activision stake before judge approved Microsoft merger 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z The House Oversight and Reform Committee, citing Friedman’s testimony, notified the Federal Trade Commission that the Commanders “may have engaged in a troubling, long-running, and potentially unlawful pattern of financial conduct,” according to the panel. Jason Friedman files defamation lawsuit against Commanders, attorney 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z Both sides had said they were asking the Competition Appeal Tribunal for the delay after a court in the U.S. thwarted the Federal Trade Commission’s efforts to stop the acquisition. Microsoft and UK regulators want more time to work on $69 billion Activision deal 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission amid concerns among some U.S. lawmakers that the pricing power ICE would gain in the mortgage data market could lead to higher costs for consumers. ICE buyout target Black Knight to sell unit to ease antitrust concerns 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z Also helping the stock, a U.S. appeals court on Friday rejected the Federal Trade Commission's request to pause Microsoft's $69 billion purchase. Futures lackluster as investors wait for more earnings 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission, which is currently investigating OpenAI over concerns of consumer harm, did not address autonomous agents directly, but referred Reuters to previously published blogs on deepfakes and marketing claims about AI. Insight: Race towards 'autonomous' AI agents grips Silicon Valley 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission was a last-ditch effort from antitrust enforcers to halt the merger after another federal judge earlier this week ruled against the agency’s attempt to block it. Microsoft moves closer to completing $69 billion Activision takeover after court rebuffs regulators 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z Twitter asked a U.S. court on Thursday to terminate a consent order with the Federal Trade Commission that governed the social media company's data privacy protections, arguing that the regulatory agency has made "unceasing demands." Elon Musk says xAI will use public tweets for AI model training 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission lost its court attempt to stop the deal, handing Microsoft a big victory. Microsoft gets more time from UK to plead case to buy video game maker Activision 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission has launched an investigation into ChatGPT creator OpenAI and whether the artificial intelligence company violated consumer protection laws by scraping public data and publishing false information through its chatbot. FTC investigating ChatGPT creator OpenAI over consumer protection issues 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission Chairwoman Lina Khan faced mounting congressional scrutiny Thursday over allegations she has ignored lawmakers and wasted taxpayer money in pursuit of her personal agenda. FTC Chair Khan under fire for allegedly ignoring Congress, wasting taxpayer cash 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission has sent a request for information to startup OpenAI as part of a probe into its ChatGPT conversational AI bot, according to a person familiar with the request. OpenAI’s ChatGPT probed by FTC over consumer harms 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission is demanding documents from OpenAI as part of a probe into whether the company’s conversational AI tool ChatGPT harms consumers, according to a report first published by the Washington Post. FTC probes ChatGPT over possible consumer harms 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission says it it appealing a judge’s ruling that would have allowed Microsoft to close its deal to buy video game company Activision Blizzard. FTC appeals judge’s ruling that would allow Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard takeover 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z Twitter wants a federal court to end an order imposed by the Federal Trade Commission that limits its data security practices. Twitter seeks end to U.S. oversight of data use as FTC’s Lina Kahn goes before House committee 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission, goes before a Republican-led House committee on Thursday where she will likely face tough questions including about her court defeats over big corporate mergers. US FTC chair to face questions on court losses in congressional hearing 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission ordered Illumina to reverse the buyout after finding it would “stifle competition and innovation in the U.S. market for life-saving cancer tests.” EU fines U.S. firm Illumina $475 million for jumping gun on buying cancer-screening company Grail 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z Lina Khan became chair of the Federal Trade Commission two years ago on a promise to bring bold action against the biggest tech companies. F.T.C.’s Court Loss Raises Fresh Questions About Its Chair’s Strategy 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z A federal judge on Tuesday ruled against the Federal Trade Commission’s attempt to block Microsoft’s $69 billion purchase of video game publisher Activision Blizzard, dealing a blow to the regulator’s antitrust efforts against Big Tech. Judge rejects FTC block of Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z The U.S. court in San Francisco separately gave the Federal Trade Commission until July 14 to appeal the judge's decision. Microsoft deal to buy Activision can go forward, US judge says 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z Musk could be violating Federal Trade Commission rules around deceptive practices and false advertising by misrepresenting which users have paid for Twitter Blue. 'Less hate here on Threads': Giannis, Tom Brady among athletes embracing Twitter rival 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z Since May, the Federal Trade Commission has announced multimillion-dollar settlements with two of the Seattle area’s largest employers: Amazon and Microsoft. Why FTC’s child privacy push costs Seattle’s biggest employers millions 2023-07-02T04:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission proposed a new rule Friday that would ban paying for reviews, suppressing honest reviews, selling fake social media engagement and more. Bogus online reviews are targeted by US regulators with new, proposed bans 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z Both the Federal Trade Commission and the FDA can intervene in the event of false claims but only after the product has hit the shelves and people have spent money on it. We Need to Better Regulate Nutraceuticals 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission is asking a judge to temporarily stop the proposed transaction so that an FTC judge will have time to assesses it. Canada says Microsoft deal to buy Activision likely to lessen competition 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission’s challenge of the blockbuster acquisition, led by its chair, Lina Khan, is viewed as a test of whether more aggressive efforts to curb tech giants can be successful. Microsoft and Activision Chiefs Testify Merger Will Benefit Consumers 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission, which is seeking to block the deal, wants the transaction temporarily stopped in order to allow the agency's in-house judge to decide the case. 'Call of Duty' maker to invest in Barcelona after EU approves Microsoft deal 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission has asked a judge to stop the transaction temporarily in order to allow the agency's in-house judge to decide the case. Microsoft, Activision CEOs expected to urge US judge to allow $69 billion merger 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission has asked a federal judge to stop the transaction temporarily in order to allow the agency's in-house judge to decide if it can go forward. Microsoft attempts to pick apart US legal argument against deal to buy Activision 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission has accused Amazon of using deceptive practices to dupe customers into signing up for its $15-a-month Prime subscription service. FTC sues, says Amazon duped consumers into Prime and then trapped them in subscriptions 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission, which filed a lawsuit against it in Seattle. US retailers' members-only programs under scrutiny with Amazon lawsuit 2023-06-23T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission is trying to persuade Corley to issue an order that would prevent the takeover from being consummated before a more extensive administrative trial begins August 2 in Washington. Microsoft, regulators tangle in court over fate of $69 billion deal that could reshape video gaming 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission sued to block the acquisition through an in-house court in December. Microsoft Says It Could Abandon Activision Deal if Judge Delays It 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z Chamber of Commerce says it is fighting the Federal Trade Commission because the business community is galvanized in opposition to Chairwoman Lina Khan’s agenda. Washington heavyweights lining up against embattled FTC Chair Linda Khan 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z Cullenward pointed to efforts by the Federal Trade Commission to update its Green Guides to specifically address marketing claims related to carbon offsets and climate change. A greenwashing lawsuit against Delta aims to set a precedent 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission chairwoman Lina Khan dismissed the advice of the agency’s ethics official on a case involving Facebook’s parent company Meta. FTC leader bypassed ethics official’s recusal request on Meta case 2023-06-17T04:00:00Z The second, if it goes forward, is before a Federal Trade Commission administrative law judge and begins on Aug. 2. Factbox: Potential outcomes of FTC legal bids to block Microsoft-Activision deal 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission recently intensified its crackdowns on tech companies for violating a federal children’s privacy law. Meta to Lower Age for Users of Virtual Reality Headset to 10 From 13 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z The acquisition is still facing a review in the U.S. by the Federal Trade Commission amid worries about Amazon’s growing market power. Amazon’s $1.7 billion deal to buy Roomba maker iRobot gets U.K. approval 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z Ticketmaster, the country’s largest ticket seller, will begin disclosing fees up front after angry Taylor Swift fans demanded change and the Federal Trade Commission proposed new regulations. How Biden and Taylor Swift beat Ticketmaster 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, the Federal Trade Commission has called for more widespread use of “click to cancel” options to make it easier for consumers to end subscriptions. The White House Renews Its Attack on ‘Surprise Fees’ 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission, which began an investigation into the fees last year, said it planned to announce rules restricting businesses from charging them in the coming months. Watch Out for ‘Junk’ Fees When Booking Travel Online 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z The judge said her order temporarily blocking the deal “is necessary to maintain the status quo” while the Federal Trade Commission’s legal cases against it are still pending. Microsoft’s planned Activision Blizzard merger temporarily blocked by US judge 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission guidance that companies offering free goods should take “extreme care so as to avoid any possibility that consumers will be misled or deceived.” Safeway accused of bamboozling nearly 1 million shoppers 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z Microsoft agreed to pay a $20 million civil penalty to settle children’s privacy transgressions alleged by the Federal Trade Commission, the Justice Department announced Monday. Microsoft settles alleged violations of children’s privacy 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z And the Federal Trade Commission has been keeping tabs on the rise of AI in over-the-phone scams. "Catastrophic damage": Schumer's plan to prevent AI-pocalypse starts in classified briefings 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission has moved to stop the company’s proposed acquisition by Microsoft. Diablo IV Breaks Blizzard Records, Surpassing ‘$666 Million’ in Sales 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission will try to block the tech giant Microsoft from acquiring the gaming powerhouse Activision Blizzard, according to a person familiar with the matter. FTC will try to block Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission has also blocked the deal, a decision which is under appeal by Microsoft. Activision intervenes in Microsoft challenge to UK regulator's block 2023-06-10T04:00:00Z Finally, the Federal Trade Commission punted the implementation of the anti-doping rules until May 22 of this year which — as animal welfare advocate Marty Irby pointed out — would be weeks after the Derby. Dead racehorses aren’t a mystery: We’ve known all along why they’re dying 2023-06-10T04:00:00Z Amazon agreed to pay $30.8 million to resolve two cases brought by the Federal Trade Commission related to privacy lapses on its smart devices. Amazon, Starbucks face WA class-action lawsuit over customer data 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z Lina Khan, the chairwoman of the Federal Trade Commission, is also Muslim. Senate confirms highest-ranking Muslim in gov’t after earlier GOP blockade 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z A study by the Federal Trade Commission, released in 2013, found that one in four consumers identified mistakes on their credit reports that might have lowered their scores. The High Cost of Bad Credit 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z The Justice Department will review the deal instead of the Federal Trade Commission, which often handles sports leagues, Bloomberg reported Wednesday. PGA-Saudi golf merger under review as 9/11 families challenge deal 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan's management of the agency, citing complaints of abuse of power. FTC chair Khan accused of 'abuse of power' in new US House probe 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission and the UK competition agency are also examining the deal. Amazon's iRobot deal faces July 6 EU antitrust deadline 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z Amazon agreed to pay $30.8 million to resolve two cases brought by the Federal Trade Commission Wednesday related to privacy lapses by its smart devices. Amazon to pay $30.8M on claims it violated privacy of kids, Ring owners 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z “I want to quit credit repair,” Alex Miller, of Alex Miller Credit Repair, told a Texas judge last year, after a Federal Trade Commission investigation alleged that he filed false identity-theft reports to the agency. The High Cost of Bad Credit 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission voted to file charges in two separate cases Wednesday that could also force the company to delete certain data collected by its popular internet-connected devices. FTC charges Amazon with privacy violations over Alexa and Ring cameras 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z The case, brought by the Federal Trade Commission and the Justice Department, centers on Amazon’s handling of the personal details it collected from children who conversed with Alexa, the company’s voice-activated virtual assistant. Amazon to Pay $25 Million to Settle Children’s Privacy Charges 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission regarding privacy, according to a filing on Wednesday with the U.S. Amazon.com's Ring mishandled customers videos and will pay $5.8 mln fine 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z A proposal from the Federal Trade Commission to ban noncompete agreements is currently pending. NLRB: Noncompete agreements violate labor laws 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission, which enforces antitrust law, proposed a rule in January that would ban companies from requiring workers to sign noncompete provisions. Noncompete agreements violate US labor law, official says 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission's action seeking to block the deal on the grounds that, the agency said, it would suppress competition. Microsoft sets out grounds for Activision appeal against UK regulator 2023-05-26T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission is probing whether Abbott Laboratories and other companies that make baby formula colluded in bidding on state contracts, according to a document posted on the agency's website. Yellen: greater concentration among largest banks not desirable 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission is investigating whether baby-formula makers colluded on bids for attractive state contracts, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday. Abbott, other formula makers face FTC investigation for collusion - WSJ 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z That stemmed from a congressional review into workplace misconduct that also included a referral to the Federal Trade Commission for potential business improprieties. Goodell confident Commanders sale will gain approval 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit on May 16 aimed at stopping the transaction in a rare move to block a large pharmaceutical deal. US judge hearing fight over Amgen deal for Horizon eyes September trial 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z Shapiro has done his research, and believes Resurgence complies with strict Federal Trade Commission rules that dictate when a consumer good warrants the “U.S. made” designation. An L.A. watchmaker crafted a $70,000 timepiece. It could revolutionize the U.S. watch industry 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission said Tuesday that the deal, announced in December, would give Amgen unfair leverage to block competition for Horizon medications. Monopoly concerns push FTC to sue to block Amgen’s more than $26B deal for Horizon 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday sued to block the drug maker Amgen’s $27.8 billion acquisition of the pharmaceutical company Horizon Therapeutics, saying it would thwart competition in the drug industry. U.S. Sues to Block Amgen’s $27.8 Billion Takeover of Horizon Therapeutics 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission has also filed a complaint to block the deal, which Microsoft has indicated it will fight. UK's competition boss: We do not want a hostile environment for tech 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission is taking the company to court to block the deal, with a trial before the FTC’s in-house judge set to begin Aug. 2. EU backs Microsoft buying Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard. But the $69B deal is still at risk 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z In December, the Federal Trade Commission sued to block the deal, an aggressive stance by U.S. regulators seeking to thwart the unbridled expansion of the company. E.U. Approves Microsoft’s $69 Billion Deal for Activision 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission's case against the deal is pending at the agency. Microsoft to defend Activision deal in gamers' lawsuit in US court 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z Tempur Sealy, which is one of the largest mattress makers in the U.S., said it has received a request for additional information and documentary material from the Federal Trade Commission. Tempur Sealy seeks sales bounce with $4 bln deal for Mattress Firm 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z Weelborg said she made a report to the Federal Trade Commission but hasn’t received any response yet. It’s not the first time this Puget Sound psychologist faces accusations he shortchanged workers 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z Senator Elizabeth Warren, Democrat of Massachusetts, is urging the Federal Trade Commission to take a closer look at some of these large deals, which regulators have so far not blocked on antitrust grounds. Corporate Giants Buy Up Primary Care Practices at Rapid Pace 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z In an administrative action earlier this week, the Federal Trade Commission proposed barring Meta from monetizing the personal data of users under the age of 18 on Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and other company platforms. Judge Dismisses F.T.C. Lawsuit Against a Location Data Broker 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission's lawsuit against Kochava Inc alleging that the data broker unfairly sold geolocation data but gave the regulator an opportunity to revise its case. Judge tosses FTC lawsuit accusing broker of unfair geolocation data sales 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z Sullivan was also found guilty of obstructing an investigation from the Federal Trade Commission. Ex-Uber security chief sentenced over covering up hack 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z Beyond an investigation into national telemental health company Cerebral over allegations of deceptive marketing practices, the Federal Trade Commission hasn’t devoted much attention to telehealth. It’s not the first time this Puget Sound psychologist faces accusations he shortchanged workers 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z "It is essential that the Federal Trade Commission vigorously enforce its orders and hold these companies to account when they fail to protect the privacy of their users." The FTC watchdogs have been set loose — and they're coming for Facebook. 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z A federal judge in Idaho on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit against Kochava, a major location data broker, brought last year by the Federal Trade Commission. Judge Dismisses F.T.C. Lawsuit Against a Location Data Broker 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z Then that date got scrapped when the Federal Trade Commission, which oversees HISA, didn’t give clearance because of legal issues. Horse racing poised for new antidoping, medication rules 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z State attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission are tasked with enforcing the law, and both Democrats and Republicans fretted about how the law would be applied. Graham says Big Tech will kill online child safety bill, teases new proposal with Warren 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z Last week, the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division also said they would use their legal authorities to fight AI-related harm. White House to meet Microsoft, Google CEOs on AI dangers 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z The bill would be enforced by state attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission. Wyden attacks fellow Democrats’ child-Internet bills as ‘premier gift’ to predators 2023-05-03T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission regulations surrounding consumer protection and false advertising. Elon Musk's giving out Twitter Blue for free. Experts say this could mean legal trouble 2023-05-03T04:00:00Z But it would also have to pass muster with the Federal Trade Commission, which would look at whether it is unfair or deceptive. Analysis | To become an Amazon Clinic patient, first you sign away some privacy 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z There is no federal law on data privacy, but the Federal Trade Commission uses its authority to crack down on companies that do not truthfully disclose what they do with your data. Mental health apps may put your privacy at risk. Here's what to look for 2023-05-02T04:00:00Z The head of the Federal Trade Commission, Lina Khan, warned this week that the U.S. government will “not hesitate to crack down” on harmful business practices involving artificial intelligence. OpenAI: ChatGPT back in Italy after meeting watchdog demands 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission filed a complaint to block the deal, which Microsoft has indicated it will fight. Explainer: What next for Microsoft's $69 bln Activision deal after UK ban? 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z The CMA is the first regulator to announce its decision, but last year the US Federal Trade Commission began a legal challenge to block the takeover. UK games sector wanted Microsoft deal, says Sir Ian Livingstone 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission, which last year sued to block Microsoft’s deal for Activision, also raised concerns about competition in cloud gaming, though the agency focused mostly on the impact to the traditional console games business. As Regulators Block Tech Deals, They Increasingly Look to the Future 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission was also suing to block the deal. UK watchdog defends Microsoft block in face of onslaught from companies 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z It must also undergo an August trial in the U.S. before a administrative judge at the Federal Trade Commission. Explainer: Is Microsoft still buying Activision Blizzard? 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z In the U.S., the Federal Trade Commission is suing to block the deal. U.K. blocks $69 billion Microsoft-Blizzard merger 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission is also seeking to block it. UK blocks Microsoft $69 billion Activision deal over cloud gaming concerns 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission, which enforces truth in advertising, also warns people to avoid offers of credit reports from sites other than AnnualCreditReport.com. Analysis | Never Google ‘free credit report.’ Do this instead. 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z Some of Vought’s ideas have found their way into Trump’s proposals, such as a recent announcement on bringing independent agencies such as the Federal Trade Commission and Federal Communications Commission under White House supervision. Trump touts authoritarian vision for second term: ‘I am your justice’ 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z The Securities Exchange Commission and the Federal Trade Commission both claim such powers, and Justice Thomas said the two agencies go well beyond what the founders of the country envision. Supreme Court takes on the administrative state and power-hungry bureaucrats 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission requires franchisers to disclose factors including start-up costs and the company’s financial performance to those considering buying a franchise, and some state laws govern considerations like transfer rights. Franchisers, Facing Challenges to Business Model, Punch Back 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z Circuit Court of Appeals issued its ruling over the objection of the Federal Trade Commission. Illumina wins fast-track appeal of FTC order to offload Grail 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission’s proposed ban on noncompete clauses is a worthy effort. Opinion | Beyond noncompetes, firms use these tactics to stop workers from leaving 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission said on Tuesday the agency would pursue companies who misuse artificial intelligence to violate laws against discrimination or be deceptive. US FTC leaders will target AI that violates civil rights or is deceptive 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z This is what the Commanders-hired weasels said in response to Friedman’s testimony, in an April 2022 letter to the Federal Trade Commission: LOVERRO: Jason Friedman’s validation tour against Dan Snyder, Commanders isn’t over 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z One is the Federal Trade Commission, which issued a request in March for information about the ways in which franchisers control franchisees. Franchisers, Facing Challenges to Business Model, Punch Back 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z The Supreme Court on Friday made it less daunting to challenge the regulatory power of federal agencies, easing the way for constitutional challenges of both the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Federal Trade Commission. Supreme Court makes it easier to challenge structure of federal agencies 2023-04-14T04:00:00Z The suit from 25 consumers in states including California, Texas and Florida was filed amid the Federal Trade Commission's review of Kroger's proposed acquisition. Kroger fights antitrust case as lacking 'real-world' facts 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan subpoenaed Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan on Wednesday for information related to the agency’s probing Twitter’s release of information to journalists. Jim Jordan subpoenas FTC Chair over Twitter probe 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z House of Representatives Judiciary Committee has subpoenaed the Federal Trade Commission's chair for documents related to the regulatory agency's privacy probe of Twitter, the panel said on Wednesday. Goldman Sachs no longer expects Fed rate hike in June 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z House of Representatives Judiciary Committee has subpoenaed the Federal Trade Commission's chair for documents related to the regulatory agency's privacy probe of Twitter, the panel said on Wednesday. US House panel subpoenas FTC for Twitter probe documents 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission is inspecting the ways generative AI could exacerbate scams or fraud, Sam Levine, the director of the agency’s consumer protection bureau, said in a Tuesday interview. Biden administration is trying to figure out how to audit AI 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission has ordered a supplement maker to pay $600,000 for deceiving Amazon customers by merging the reviews of different products to inflate the review scores of its unpopular products. FTC fines supplement maker $600K for misleading consumers with ‘review hijacking’ 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z In March, the Federal Trade Commission announced a probe to determine if the firm’s layoffs met federal standards. Former Twitter CEO sues company over unpaid legal expenses 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z The committee sent a letter to multiple entities, including the attorneys general of Maryland, Virginia and D.C. and the Federal Trade Commission, outlining the allegations. Commanders to pay $425,000 fine, refund deposits in settlement with D.C. AG 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z Twitter is also under investigation by the Federal Trade Commission, which is scrutinizing the company’s privacy practices. Justice Department Recently Looked Into Twitter, Lawsuit Says 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z That same year, the Federal Trade Commission launched a probe that led to a $191 million settlement in 2019 to resolve claims that Phoenix lied about partnerships with employers such as Twitter and Adobe. A potential deal to buy University of Phoenix draws scrutiny in Arkansas 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission is exploring a rule to crack down on what it calls “junk fees,” a process that could still take years. Resort fees are in the hot seat. Here are 10 of the weirdest. 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z Mr. Dowell had been intimately involved in Twitter’s recent negotiations with the Federal Trade Commission, two people familiar with those discussions said. Senior Twitter Lawyer Resigns, the Latest in a Series of Executive Departures 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission, which enforces federal laws relating to consumers’ privacy. Special Report: Tesla workers shared sensitive images recorded by customer cars 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z The acquisition is already facing a review in the U.S. by the Federal Trade Commission amid worries about Amazon’s growing market power. Amazon’s $1.7B iRobot purchase faces UK antitrust scrutiny 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z Last year, I wrote about a $3.38 million Federal Trade Commission settlement that showed how auto loan markups can, when applied unevenly, be discriminatory. Advice | Car payments are $1,000 for a lot of consumers. Here’s why. 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission in Washington, D.C., federal court that the company abused its personal social networking dominance. Meta defeats photo app's antitrust case in US court 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z In a three-year stint on the Federal Trade Commission, he established himself as an aggressive consumer advocate. US consumer finance chief calls for better risk management at banks, fintechs 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z That disclosure concerned some lawmakers and regulators because the company was already subject to oversight about its security and privacy practices from the Federal Trade Commission. Twitter says parts of source code posted online, seeks leaker 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission to review healthcare conglomerate CVS' $9.5-billion acquisition of Oak Street as well as other merger deals in the sector. CVS expects to close $8 bln Signify deal this week 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z The committee detailed financial allegations against the team and Snyder in an April 2022 letter to the Federal Trade Commission and the attorneys general of D.C., Daniel Snyder has declined to be interviewed in NFL’s investigation 2023-03-26T04:00:00Z It also gave the Federal Trade Commission the authority to oversee HISA. Horse racing’s national anti-doping program starts Monday 2023-03-26T04:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission is proposing a new “click to cancel” rule to help folks get out of hard-to-stop free trials, auto-renewals and subscriptions. Advice | Frustrated over canceling a subscription? Relief may be coming. 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z In February 2021, the American Hospital Association urged the Federal Trade Commission to investigate “anticompetitive pricing” by agencies, and, a year later, hundreds of lawmakers urged the White House to do the same. Temp nurses cost hospitals big during pandemic. Lawmakers seek limits 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z Note: The Federal Trade Commission’s Funeral Rule ensures your consumer rights and access to transparent price lists. Real Talk: A primer on end-of-life costs | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z In addition, romance scams cost roughly 70,000 Americans an estimated $1.3 billion last year, according to data the Federal Trade Commission released on Feb. 9. Apt or app matchmakers? Most marriages today get their start on online 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z House Committee on Oversight and Reform launched its own review of the situation, which included a referral to the Federal Trade Commission. AP source: Magic Johnson joins Harris’ bid for Commanders 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z Antitrust officials at the Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission are increasingly concerned about attempts by tech giants to buy other companies. Finding a Buyer for TikTok May Not Be So Easy 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission which had tried to argue the deal should not go ahead for antitrust reasons. Icahn urges Illumina to unwind Grail deal, pushes ahead on proxy fight 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission in 2021 issued a policy statement that said the agency would make it a priority to address manufacturer restrictions on repairs and parts. Tesla hit with 'right to repair' antitrust class actions 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z Biden is also urging the Federal Trade Commission to issue a public report that would analyze how gun manufacturers market firearms to minors. Biden, decrying gun violence near massacre site, signs executive order 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z The order also requires the Federal Trade Commission to compile a report examining how gun manufacturers market firearms, including to minors. Biden to sign an executive order increasing gun background checks 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z Separately, the measure asks the Federal Trade Commission to issue a report on how gun manufacturers target civilians, especially minors. Biden to sign executive order on firearm background checks 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z And the president is going to ask the Federal Trade Commission to issue a public report analyzing how gun manufacturers market to minors and use military images to market to the general public. Biden expected to sign new executive order on gun control 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z "It's a solid complaint. Whether they win or not - goodness, who knows," agreed Bill Kovacic, a former chair of the Federal Trade Commission. Analysis: JetBlue faces 'uphill battle' in merger fight with government 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission is expected to vote next week on whether to send demands for information about deceptive advertising to eight social media and video streaming companies, the agency said on Thursday. U.S. mulling a probe of deceptive advertising on social media 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z Republican leaders on the House Energy and Commerce Committee wrote a letter to Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan on Wednesday pressing her on the looming departure of Republican Commissioner Christine Wilson. Analysis | The resistance to a TikTok ban is growing in Washington 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z That story even suggested the Federal Trade Commission might need to regulate tipping on digital payment devices. One Seattle business is taking a stand against tipping mania 2023-03-04T05:00:00Z House lawmakers say Federal Trade Commission Chairwoman Lina Khan is ignoring Congress, abusing her agency’s staff and breaking promises to make her work transparent. Wrath of Khan: Lawmakers say FTC chairwoman spurning Congress, abusing staff 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z A portion of the money would go to improve a Federal Trade Commission website, IdentityTheft.gov, a place for people to report identity theft and get help. Biden pushes for $1.6B funding for pandemic fraud measures 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z You can file a complaint with your state attorney general’s office or with the Federal Trade Commission. Tips on Buying Tickets the Next Time Your Favorite Singer Is in Town 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission has brought enforcement orders against companies that used A.I. in violation of its consumer protection rules. As A.I. Booms, Lawmakers Struggle to Understand the Technology 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z Their bill intended to minimize data collection, empower people to turn off targeted ads and create a new privacy bureau within the Federal Trade Commission, among other things. House committee pushing for federal online data privacy laws to hold Big Tech accountable 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z And the Pentagon should work more closely with the Federal Trade Commission and the Justice Department’s antitrust divisions to cast a skeptical eye on further defense mergers. Opinion | An uncompetitive defense industrial base puts the nation at risk 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z The Securities and Exchange Commission and the Federal Trade Commission are now investigating Abbott’s power in the market. Opinion | 106 lawmakers want to prevent another formula shortage. Here’s how. 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z The conservative justices in those cases appeared inclined to make it easier to challenge the regulatory power of agencies in disputes involving the Federal Trade Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission. U.S. Supreme Court to hear fight over consumer watchdog agency's funding 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z The announcement came after news reports surfaced Tuesday that the Federal Trade Commission would not look to block the deal. Analysis | Could Musk’s cuts open Twitter to lawsuits over terrorist content? 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission voted to withdraw an antitrust complaint challenging Meta’s purchase of virtual-reality startup Within Unlimited, officially closing the agency’s case. Meta notches win as FTC drops challenge to virtual-reality deal 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z In the United States, the Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission have filed major antitrust actions against Google and Facebook, although Congress remains politically divided on efforts to address online disinformation, competition, privacy and more. UNESCO chief urges tougher regulation of social media 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z Antimonopoly groups have been calling on the Federal Trade Commission to block Amazon’s purchase of the company, arguing it would endanger patient privacy and give the online retailer more dominance in the marketplace. Amazon closes $3.9B buyout of health company One Medical 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission won’t challenge Amazon’s $3.49 billion acquisition of One Medical parent 1Life Healthcare, according to people familiar with the decision, a move that will allow the deal to close this week. FTC won’t challenge Amazon’s $3.49B One Medical deal 2023-02-21T05:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission will not file a complaint aimed at stopping Amazon.com's plan to buy primary care provider One Medical, an FTC official said on Tuesday. Morning Bid: Boomtime stats 2023-02-21T05:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission has asked a judge to block the deal. Microsoft inks Nvidia game deal to assuage regulators over Activision merger 2023-02-21T05:00:00Z We can require real age verification processes and direct the Federal Trade Commission to carry out periodic audits to ensure compliance. Opinion | Congress must act to keep kids off social media 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z Abbott Laboratories said on Friday it received a civil investigative demand in January from the Federal Trade Commission related to a probe of the companies participating in bids for women, infants and children formula contracts. White House to consider Andrew Ferguson as U.S. FTC commissioner -Bloomberg News 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z The Department of Justice has filed a complaint on behalf of the Federal Trade Commission alleging that a network of companies and individual defendants facilitated tens of millions of robocalls. Federal Trade Commission sues companies for allegedly delivering millions of robocalls 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z They promised investors returns of 800 percent in as little as a week, according to a joint complaint filed in 2021 by the Federal Trade Commission and the state of Arkansas. Advice | Why knowing how to spot a scam doesn’t always protect you 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission estimates that consumers lost $547 million to romance scams broadly in 2021, the most recent year it analyzed. Crypto scam aimed at online acquaintances costs victims billions 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z Ten years later, the Federal Trade Commission pledged to beef up its right to repair enforcement at the direction of President Joe Biden. 11 states consider ‘right to repair’ for farming equipment 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission has cracked down on some spa operations — for unsubstantiated health claims rather than resource misuse. Decisions by CVS and Optum panicked thousands of their sickest patients 2023-02-12T05:00:00Z She called on the Federal Trade Commission to consider blocking the deal to protect seniors who “will have little choice but to rely on CVS’s notoriously poor customer service model.” CVS would add primary care to its health empire with $10.6 billion deal 2023-02-08T05:00:00Z Those advocates shared the TechNet-edited version of the bill with Fahy's staff, which gave it to the Federal Trade Commission, or FTC, the agency charged with protecting American consumers. How Big Tech rewrote the nation’s first cell phone repair law 2023-02-08T05:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission said Tuesday it will not appeal a federal judge’s order rejecting the regulator’s effort to stop Meta from acquiring the virtual reality platform Within Unlimited. FTC won’t appeal judge’s order greenlighting Meta acquisition of virtual reality business 2023-02-07T05:00:00Z The survey results expose a stark knowledge gap among Americans as the Federal Trade Commission is poised to curb online consumer tracking by companies — or, as regulators have termed it, “commercial surveillance.” Americans Flunked This Test on Online Privacy 2023-02-07T05:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission has cracked down on some spas for unsubstantiated health claims. Patients needing home IV nutrition fear dangerous shortages 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission is charged with enforcing the disclosure requirement. Bipartisan bills would expose privacy threats posed by China-linked apps 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z District Judge Edward Davila denied the Federal Trade Commission’s request for a preliminary injunction against the deal. Meta to buy VR startup Within after favorable court ruling 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z Earlier in the week, a federal judge rejected the Federal Trade Commission’s request to block Meta from buying Within, a small virtual reality start-up. The Week in Business: The Fed Slows Down 2023-02-05T05:00:00Z Some projects are reviewed by public relations staff, as well as internal compliance experts who ensure the company’s products comply with its 2011 Federal Trade Commission agreement on how it handles user data. Big Tech was moving cautiously on AI. Then came ChatGPT. 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission’s proposal to ban noncompete agreements would be an economic game changer, affecting up to one-fifth of American workers. Opinion | Banning noncompete clauses would be an economic game changer 2023-02-04T05:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission chose to sue Microsoft in its own administrative court rather than first moving to block the deal in a federal court. Microsoft’s Activision Deal Tests a New Global Alignment on Antitrust 2023-02-04T05:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department have brought major cases against tech companies, including a lawsuit to break up Google and a suit to block Microsoft’s purchase of the gaming company Activision. Biden’s State of the Union address to take aim at Silicon Valley 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission in December said it would seek to block the transaction. Activision Blizzard to pay $35 million to settle SEC charges on workplace disclosures 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission is preparing a possible antitrust lawsuit against e-commerce giant Amazon.com Inc , the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. Chinese spy balloon changes course, floating over central United States-Pentagon 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission is preparing a possible antitrust lawsuit against e-commerce giant Amazon.com Inc , the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. Run, Joe, run: Democratic loyalists embrace Biden 2024 plan 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission is preparing a possible lawsuit against Amazon that could be filed as soon as this spring, according to people familiar with the investigations. FTC is preparing potential antitrust case against Amazon 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z On Wednesday, a federal judge rejected the Federal Trade Commission’s request to stop Meta from buying a virtual reality start-up. Tech’s Biggest Companies Discover Austerity, to the Relief of Investors 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z Meanwhile, the Biden administration increased its scrutiny of the industry, with the Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department suing and investigating the major tech companies. Tech giants broke their spending records on lobbying last year 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z In 1997, Abbott settled on Federal Trade Commission charges that it made false and unsubstantiated claims in a national advertising campaign by saying doctors recommended Ensure as meal replacement for healthy, active adults. Why Grandma’s Nutrition Drink Is So Hard to Disrupt 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z Senate Democrats will introduce legislation on Thursday directing the Federal Trade Commission to create rules banning the marketing of firearms to children, including the JR-15, which has become a target of gun control advocates. U.S. Senate Democrats to push FTC to restrict marketing of guns to children 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z On Wednesday, the Federal Trade Commission accused the app’s developer, GoodRx Holdings, of sharing sensitive personal data about users’ prescription medications and illnesses with companies like Facebook and Google without authorization. GoodRx Leaked User Health Data to Facebook and Google, F.T.C. Says 2023-02-01T05:00:00Z Chamber of Commerce, which has indicated that it would oppose a broad rule banning most noncompete agreements for employees, asked the Federal Trade Commission Tuesday to extend the comment period for the rule. Business groups want more time to consider FTC's noncompete rule 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z Amgen said on Tuesday that the Federal Trade Commission had requested more information for its review of the deal. Amgen revenue falls slightly as Lilly COVID deal contributes less 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z About 30 million American workers, or one in five, work under various noncompetition agreements, or noncompetes, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Seattle-area man says noncompete agreements cost him a new job 2023-01-30T05:00:00Z Now, the Federal Trade Commission is stepping into the fray, issuing its first new guidelines about health claims in advertising in 25 years. A new threat to advertisers making sketchy health claims 2023-01-30T05:00:00Z You can also report your fraud to the Federal Trade Commission at reportfraud.ftc.gov, a government website that shares information with law enforcement. Kimberly Palmer: How to safely use payment apps 2023-01-30T05:00:00Z In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission has sued to block the acquisition. Analysis | The Pentagon is getting more serious about AI 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z On Thursday, a group of Democratic senators pushed for more scrutiny, asking the Federal Trade Commission to launch an investigation into the company’s marketing practices. A child-size rifle with cartoon skulls, inspired by the AR-15, raises concerns 2023-01-29T05:00:00Z Be suspicious of unexpected requests for payments, the Federal Trade Commission advises, such as someone pretending to be a loved one needing quick cash for an emergency. Easy to Use, Mobile Payment Apps Are Also Easy to Misuse 2023-01-28T05:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission can factor heavily in their decisions. Analysis: Google faces greater threat of forced ad unit sale from U.S. lawsuit 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission: Report to help fight fraud https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/ Kimberly Palmer: How to safely use payment apps 2023-01-30T05:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission to express concern about two pending pharmaceutical deals. U.S. Senator Warren 'particularly concerned' about Amgen, Indivior deals 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission has sued to block the deal while UK regulators have also expressed concerns. Sony's gaming chief met EU's Vestager on Microsoft's Activision deal -source 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z The American Bankers Association recommends contacting both the app and your bank, as well as the Federal Trade Commission. Easy to Use, Mobile Payment Apps Are Also Easy to Misuse 2023-01-28T05:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will collect information exploring unfair practices in the rental market, including the use of tenant background checks. White House unveils new tenant protections amid soaring rental costs 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission, the Department of Homeland Security and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency have all been subject to similar oversight calls from the GOP. Republican leading new probes quietly retools Oversight Committee as GOP targets IRS and Big Tech 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission is weighing a national ban on non-compete agreements – a move that would greatly expand the agency’s power over businesses if it survives a court challenge. Federal Trade Commission eyes power grab with national ban on non-compete agreements 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z Sen. Jack Reed sent a letter Tuesday asking for the Federal Trade Commission to investigate whether egg prices have been improperly manipulated by producers. Soaring egg prices prompt demands for price-gouging probe 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z Meanwhile, Farm Action, a nonprofit organization, asked the Federal Trade Commission to investigate the price increase in an open letter dated Jan. 19, suggesting “price gouging” and “collusion” are in the mix. New book gives Mike Pompeo a say 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission has asked a judge to block Meta from buying a virtual-reality start-up, a rare case that argues a deal could harm potential competition in a nascent market. U.S. Accuses Google of Abusing Monopoly in Ad Technology 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z A farm group has called on the Federal Trade Commission to launch a price-gouging probe into the country’s top egg producer as avian flu decimates the number of hens nationwide. Farm group demands price-gouging probe into ‘egg-flation’ 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission is investigating the proposed buyout. Amazon launches a subscription prescription drug service 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission requested Friday that a federal judge hold “Pharma Bro” Martin Shkreli in civil contempt for failing to abide by the stipulations of a Feb. 4, 2022 court order. Federal Trade Commission asks judge to hold ‘Pharma Bro’ Martin Shkreli in contempt 2023-01-21T05:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission in June announced an unrelated inquiry into the impact of pharmacy benefit managers on drug affordability and access. California Joins Other States in Suing Companies Over Insulin Prices 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z “Hotels claim that resort fees allow hotels to reduce the commissions paid to online travel agents,” according to the Federal Trade Commission’s 2017 report. Are resort fees ever worth it? 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z The merger proposal will be reviewed by the Federal Trade Commission, which polices merger and acquisition activity for compliance with antitrust law. Washington court paves way for Albertsons' $4 bln dividend, declines to review case 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z Noncompete agreements bar about 30 million American workers from quitting their jobs to work for rival companies or start their own businesses, a practice the Federal Trade Commission calls exploitative and wants to ban. What the FTC’s noncompete agreement ban could mean for you 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z Plaintiffs, including the Federal Trade Commission and seven states, also have the right to ask for compliance reporting and interviews to ensure Shkreli abides by the order. Federal Trade Commission asks judge to hold ‘Pharma Bro’ Martin Shkreli in contempt 2023-01-21T05:00:00Z President Biden is pushing for legislation to expand the platforms’ legal liability, and the Federal Trade Commission is scrutinizing them for possible anticompetitive behavior. Opinion | How the new GOP House panel could target a real threat to democracy 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z Online markets that fail to collect the information can be fined by the Federal Trade Commission when the law is fully implemented in late June. Washington slowly wades into the wave of shoplifting, organized theft hitting retailers 2023-01-16T05:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission going to court to block the deal. Microsoft faces EU antitrust warning over Activision deal - sources 2023-01-16T05:00:00Z The number of job scams reported to the Federal Trade Commission has ballooned in recent years — from 7,324 in the third quarter of 2020 to 21,848 a year later. How to avoid getting tricked by the 'You're hired' scams 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z President Biden signed an executive order in 2021 calling on the Federal Trade Commission to draw up a countrywide policy allowing customers to repair their own products, particularly in the technology and agriculture sectors. US Farmers win right to repair John Deere equipment 2023-01-08T05:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission on Thursday unveiled a proposal that would block companies from including noncompete agreements in labor contracts. The Week in Business: Slowing Job Growth 2023-01-08T05:00:00Z Ms. Shah was not deterred by Federal Trade Commission investigations and enforcement actions or by the arrest of dozens of others involved in the scheme, prosecutors said. Jennifer Shah, ‘Real Housewives’ Star, Sentenced in Fraud Scheme 2023-01-06T05:00:00Z News of the breach could put the company in trouble with the Federal Trade Commission. Twitter leak exposes 235 million email addresses from hack 2023-01-06T05:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission proposed a rule Thursday to prohibit employers from imposing noncompete clauses on workers — a widespread practice that economists say suppresses pay, prevents new companies from forming and raises consumer prices. Antitrust regulators propose banning noncompete clauses for workers 2023-01-05T05:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission proposed a rule Thursday that would bar employers from enforcing noncompete clauses on their workers, saying the pacts suffocate wage growth. FTC proposes banning noncompete agreements for all employers 2023-01-05T05:00:00Z The FTC proposal is based on a preliminary finding that noncompete clauses quash competition in violation of Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act. FTC proposes rule that would ban noncompete clauses 2023-01-05T05:00:00Z The attorneys general also called on Congress to consider shifting federal investigations of passenger complaints from the DOT to an agency focused on protecting consumers, such as the Department of Justice or Federal Trade Commission. Southwest Airlines returns to normal operations as investigations loom 2022-12-30T05:00:00Z In May the Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department ordered Twitter to pay $150 million in civil penalties over alleged data privacy violations. Ireland watchdog probing Twitter over alleged data leaks 2022-12-30T05:00:00Z The proposed rule is based on an initial finding that noncompete clauses violate Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act, which prohibits “unfair” methods of competition. Antitrust regulators propose banning noncompete clauses for workers 2023-01-05T05:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission has, over the past decade-plus, filed hundreds of lawsuits against companies for violating the do not call list’s regulations, collecting hundreds of millions in fines. WA attorney general pushes to strengthen laws against robocalls 2022-12-30T05:00:00Z The company has skipped payments to KPMG, an accounting and consulting firm that had been working on matters related to compliance with the Federal Trade Commission, they said. What’s Gone at Twitter? A Data Center, Janitors, Some Toilet Paper. 2022-12-29T05:00:00Z If your refund isn’t resolved, you can complain online to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Federal Trade Commission. The Downsides of Using ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ 2022-12-29T05:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission is investigating the proposed deal. Oregon health agency approves Amazon, One Medical acquisition 2022-12-28T05:00:00Z “Actions by the Federal Trade Commission to outright ban noncompete clauses in all employer contracts is blatantly unlawful,” Sean Heather, a U.S. Antitrust regulators propose banning noncompete clauses for workers 2023-01-05T05:00:00Z That law gives the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general, but not private plaintiffs, the authority to regulate the online collection of personal data about children under age 13. Google, YouTube content providers must face U.S. children's privacy lawsuit 2022-12-28T05:00:00Z The committee also referred potential financial improprieties by the team to the Federal Trade Commission this spring. Opinion | Commanders owner Daniel Snyder should face a reckoning 2022-12-22T05:00:00Z Under the plan, the National Science Foundation would review and greenlight “qualified” research proposals provided they meet privacy and security safeguards crafted by the Federal Trade Commission. Analysis | Tech companies may have to cough up research data under this bill 2022-12-21T05:00:00Z The case will determine whether the Federal Trade Commission will be granted an injunction to block Meta’s $400 million acquisition of Within, a company that makes a virtual reality fitness game. The Week in Business: Who Comes After Elon Musk? 2022-12-25T05:00:00Z The Activision acquisition didn’t sit well with the Federal Trade Commission, the newly emboldened federal agency tasked with stopping monopolies from forming. Why Call of Duty game matters to the FTC in Microsoft-Activision deal 2022-12-24T05:00:00Z Under a proposed order, Mastercard would have to start providing competing payment networks with the customer account information they need to process payments, the Federal Trade Commission, which enforces competition laws, said in a statement. U.S. orders Mastercard to stop blocking competing payment networks 2022-12-23T05:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission to allow the deal to proceed, after FTC commissioners said the merger would hamper competition in the gaming industry in a complaint this month aimed at blocking the deal. Microsoft tells judges its $69 bln Activision deal would benefit gamers 2022-12-23T05:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission earlier this month sued to block the takeover, saying it could suppress competitors to Microsoft’s Xbox game console and its growing games subscription business. Video gamers sue to stop Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard buy 2022-12-21T05:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission sued in July to block Meta from buying Within, which created the popular VR workout game “Supernatural.” Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg snubs fitness as key to metaverse growth 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z The case involves the Federal Trade Commission seeking to block Meta’s $400 million acquisition of Within, a small company that makes a popular virtual reality fitness game. Mark Zuckerberg Testifies About Meta’s Virtual Reality Ambitions 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z Texas’ settlement comes as part of a larger joint suit, including the Federal Trade Commission as well as Arizona, California, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York and Texas. Texas Attorney General Paxton settles deceptive advertising allegations against iHeartMedia 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z Epic Games, the maker of the hit game Fortnite, will pay the Federal Trade Commission a record $520 million to settle claims that it violated children’s privacy. FTC hits Epic Games with record $520 million in penalties over Fortnite privacy breaches 2022-12-19T05:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission said that it has secured the record-breaking settlements for two cases from Epic Games Inc., which makes the popular games Fortnite. Fortnite maker Epic Games to pay $520M to settle FTC cases 2022-12-19T05:00:00Z Carmack testified earlier this week in a trial pitting the Federal Trade Commission against Meta over the fate of the deal. Frustrated virtual reality pioneer leaves Facebook’s parent 2022-12-17T05:00:00Z Mr. Carmack this week also testified in a court hearing over the Federal Trade Commission’s attempt to block Meta’s purchase of Within, the virtual reality start-up behind a fitness game called Supernatural. Virtual Reality Pioneer Is Leaving Meta 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission has lost its case to stop the deal and is appealing the decision. Cancer researchers question antitrust arguments against Illumina-Grail deal 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission, which enforces rules against deceptive practices, has contacted Twitter to ask if the company still has the resources necessary to comply with a privacy consent decree. U.S. FTC asks Twitter if it has resources to comply with consent decree 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z Last week, the acquisition took a blow as the Federal Trade Commission voted to file a suit to block the deal, claiming it violated antitrust regulation. Are you a Call of Duty player? We want to hear from you 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z Twitter is also facing legal challenges from the Federal Trade Commission, which is looking into whether the company is still adhering to the consent decree it signed in 2011 after two data breaches. Musk's Twitter hasn't paid rent since takeover — and threatens to end severance for laid-off workers 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission, which enforces antitrust law, filed a complaint in March 2021 to stop Illumina's bid for its former subsidiary Grail. Illumina defends $7.1 bln Grail buy to fend off antitrust regulators 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission to provide “Call of Duty” games to rivals including Sony and others for a decade. Microsoft says it offered to agree to FTC consent decree on 'Call of Duty' games 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z Among its legal challenges, Twitter is facing more questions from the Federal Trade Commission, which is investigating whether the company is still adhering to a consent decree. Musk Shakes Up Twitter’s Legal Team as He Looks to Cut More Costs 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission on Monday declined to approve rules involving the program established by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority. Horse racing’s new overseer hits speed bump in drug-testing 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission said it’s seeking to block the merger on grounds that it would “enable Microsoft to suppress competitors to its Xbox gaming consoles and its rapidly growing subscription content and cloud-gaming business.” Microsoft’s offer to Sony for Call of Duty has subscription service 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z Perhaps the strongest signal was the government’s pick for the top antitrust enforcers: Jonathan Kanter, head of the antitrust division at the Justice Department, and Lina Khan, chair of the Federal Trade Commission. To Rein In Big Tech, Europe Looked Beyond Lawsuits. Will the U.S. Follow? 2022-12-10T05:00:00Z Mr. Paul said the Federal Trade Commission tried to block a merger between Blockbuster and Hollywood Video, which no longer exist, even as Netflix grew in popularity. Sen. Rand Paul: Looming antitrust action is a threat to free markets 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission moving to block the biggest ever gaming industry deal. Morning Bid: All in on reopening 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission, the US consumer watchdog that filed the complaint, said that Activision was one of a small number of top video game developers that made high-quality games for multiple devices. Activision Blizzard: US seeks to block Microsoft's $69bn acquisition 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission sued in July to stop the deal for the developer, Within, which makes a popular subscription-based virtual reality workout app called Supernatural. Meta Battles U.S. Antitrust Agency Over Future of Virtual Reality 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z The move comes after the company settled with the Federal Trade Commission last year in a lawsuit that claimed they withheld more than $60 million from Amazon Flex drivers. Amazon again accused of withholding tips from its delivery drivers in D.C. attorney general lawsuit 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z Last year, the e-commerce giant was among more than 700 companies warned by the Federal Trade Commission that fake reviews and other “deceptive endorsements” could face penalties exceeding $40,000 per violation. Amazon buyers beware: Scammers are targeting the bestseller badge 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission, which enforces antitrust law, is about to engage in a real-life courtroom fight over virtual reality. Meta battles U.S. antitrust agency over future of virtual reality 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z Mr. Smith is meeting with Federal Trade Commission regulators Wednesday to further lobby for the completion of the Activision acquisition, according to the New York Post. Microsoft’s ‘Call of Duty’ to be on Nintendo consoles for 10 years if Activision acquisition clears 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission noted last year that scammers had begun collecting cash in person, following up their calls by sending a representative to the victim’s home. Why I hung up on the person who said he kidnapped my child 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z Many in the video game industry expect the Federal Trade Commission to discuss the acquisition in a closed-door session scheduled for Thursday. Microsoft to Offer Call of Duty on Nintendo Devices if Activision Deal Closes 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission spokesperson declined to name the firms or say precisely what actions prompted the investigations. U.S. agency investigating crypto firms for misconduct 2022-12-05T05:00:00Z As if to underscore the point, the union’s president, Chris Shelton, met with the chairwoman of the Federal Trade Commission in October and urged regulators not to block the deal. Video Game Workers at Microsoft and Activision Take Steps to Unionize 2022-12-05T05:00:00Z Antitrust regulators, including the Federal Trade Commission, are still mulling whether to let the purchase go through. Microsoft’s ‘Call of Duty’ to be on Nintendo consoles for 10 years if Activision acquisition clears 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z In a letter to Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan, the groups argued that the deal would raise prices in some parts of the United States and hurt some grocery store and warehouse workers. Farm, consumer groups urge U.S. to block Kroger's planned $25 bln buy of Albertsons 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z KHN found that more than 90% of private equity takeovers or investments fall below the $101 million threshold that triggers an antitrust review by the Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Private equity's takeover of healthcare 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z That will be a decision for the Federal Trade Commission and the Justice Department. US lawmakers skeptical grocery merger will mean lower prices 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z Now members of Congress are asking the Federal Trade Commission whether it plans to enforce a 2016 law designed to fight such “attacks.” Will the government crack down on bots after Ticketmaster's Taylor Swift meltdown? 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z He added, “He arguably became the most aggressive Federal Trade Commission chair in history and pursued powerful preventive health measures, including a proposed ban on advertising targeted at children.” Michael Pertschuk, Antismoking and Auto Safety Crusader, Dies at 89 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z "As organizations representing farmers, workers, consumers, and advocates for fair food systems, we urge the Federal Trade Commission to block Kroger's acquisition of Albertsons," the letter said. Farm, consumer groups urge U.S. to block Kroger's planned $25 bln buy of Albertsons 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z Seven Senate Democrats wrote to the Federal Trade Commission this month asking it to conduct vigorous oversight of Twitter and investigate potential violations of consumer protection laws. Kevin McCarthy to Biden administration: ‘Stop picking on Elon Musk’ 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z If you’re told to pay for an item with a gift card, you’re about to be scammed, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Perspective | The scammers are coming for you. Here’s how to protect yourself. 2021-11-24T05:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission, whose mandate includes protecting consumers and which said it was watching Twitter with "deep concern." Elon Musk says Twitter to provide 'amnesty' to some suspended accounts starting next week 2022-11-24T05:00:00Z Doesn’t that, then, validate Friedman’s committee testimony, first reported in the Washington Post and outlined in a letter from the committee to the Federal Trade Commission? LOVERRO: Commanders said they wanted their day in court. Then they settled instead with Maryland AG 2022-11-24T05:00:00Z The civil complaint was filed on behalf of the Federal Trade Commission against five people and 11 entities. Timeshare exit companies hit with DOJ complaint for scamming seniors 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission is working on new internet privacy rules affecting the gathering, analyzing and selling of people’s data rather than waiting for Congress to advance legislation governing commercial surveillance. FTC writing new internet rules to safeguard users’ search, health and location data 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z For more guidance, the Federal Trade Commission offers tips for how to avoid charity swindles, including Giving Tuesday scams. Don’t get scammed this holiday season. Here’s what to watch out for 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z On that front, the federal government is the 800-pound gorilla, equipped with powers through agencies like the Federal Trade Commission to penalize people who try to make money through false advertising. Elon Musk must be stopped! If Twitter is to be a true "town square," it's time to socialize it 2022-11-21T05:00:00Z And the president of a major union that Microsoft wooed has spoken up on the company’s behalf to the Federal Trade Commission. Can Big Tech Get Bigger? Microsoft Presses Governments to Say Yes. 2022-11-21T05:00:00Z In a letter to Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan, the senators called on the FTC to “vigorously” enforce its agreement with Twitter and investigate whether Twitter violated the agreement or consumer protection laws. Analysis | Democrats fear Musk may retaliate against Twitter researchers 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z The deal, if approved by the Federal Trade Commission, would create a grocery behemoth affecting food shopping and delivery across most of the U.S. What the proposed Albertsons-Kroger merger could mean in Alaska 2022-11-20T05:00:00Z House Committee on Oversight and Reform referred its case to the Federal Trade Commission for potential financial improprieties. Commanders settle with Md. over season-ticket holders’ money 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z The senators also asked Lina Khan, head of the Federal Trade Commission, to take enforcement action if needed against Twitter and company executives for “any breaches or business practices that are unfair or deceptive.” Senators to FTC: Probe Twitter security, take needed action 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z With Congress split after the midterm elections, the Federal Trade Commission may end up regulating attention-hacking techniques on children before federal legislators do. Children’s Groups Want F.T.C. to Ban ‘Unfair’ Online Manipulation of Kids 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission launched a rulemaking process to "broadly reduce junk fee practices across the economy, including for event ticketing, hotels, funeral homes, and any other industry that uses mandatory fees." "Break up Ticketmaster": AOC calls out ticket monopoly over Taylor Swift fiasco 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z But a consumer advocacy group and two Alaska lawmakers have separately called on the Federal Trade Commission to stop it. What the proposed Albertsons-Kroger merger could mean in Alaska 2022-11-20T05:00:00Z Everyone else — for now — is still just talking: the House Congressional Oversight Committee, the Virginia attorney general, the U.S. attorney of Eastern Virginia, the Federal Trade Commission. LOVERRO: Anything can happen now that Racine has stepped up to the plate 2022-11-13T05:00:00Z Meanwhile, the Federal Trade Commission said it was watching events with "deep concern". Twitter drama continues with blue-tick confusion 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z This week, security executives disagreed with Mr. Musk’s team over how Twitter should meet its obligations to the Federal Trade Commission. Two Weeks of Chaos: Inside Elon Musk’s Takeover of Twitter 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z The privacy departures prompted a rare warning from the Federal Trade Commission, which has emerged as the government’s top Silicon Valley watchdog. Twitter’s content moderation head quits as departures alarm the FTC 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z Berman said he foresees challenges to the Albertsons-Kroger plan before the Federal Trade Commission, particularly for areas such as Alaska, where nearly all store products arrive at the Port of Alaska in Anchorage. What the proposed Albertsons-Kroger merger could mean in Alaska 2022-11-20T05:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission, which has filed a lawsuit asking the judge to force Meta to sell Instagram and WhatsApp, had sought depositions of one current and one former Sequoia executive. U.S. judge hearing FTC case against Facebook won't quash subpoena for Sequoia 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z Their resignations came a day ahead of a deadline for Twitter to submit a compliance report to the Federal Trade Commission, which is overseeing privacy practices at the company as part of a 2011 settlement. ‘Economic Picture Ahead Is Dire,’ Elon Musk Tells Twitter Employees 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z House Committee for Oversight and Reform referred its case, which began with workplace culture issues, to the Federal Trade Commission for potential financial improprieties. DC attorney general to make announcement about Commanders 2022-11-09T05:00:00Z Last year, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it would crack down on companies that prevented people from fixing their products. Smartphones Are Like Cars. So Why Don’t We Maintain Them? 2022-11-09T05:00:00Z The consumer advocacy group signed on to a letter from the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 400, based in Maryland, asking the Federal Trade Commission to block the merger, he said. What the proposed Albertsons-Kroger merger could mean in Alaska 2022-11-20T05:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission and authorities in the U.K. and EU. EU’s Call of Duty: Probe Microsoft-Activision Blizzard deal 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z If justices side with plaintiffs, it would diminish the authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Federal Trade Commission. Politics - Washington Post ChevronRight The Washington Post Twitter Facebook Rss Loading... Supreme Court on Monday appeared inclined to make it easier to challenge the regulatory power of federal agencies in disputes involving the Federal Trade Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission. Biden approval ticks lower as Democrats brace for midterm losses -Reuters/Ipsos 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z The court heard separate arguments in two cases, one involving the Federal Trade Commission and the other the Securities and Exchange Commission. Supreme Court Seems Poised to Streamline Challenges to Agency Power 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s office said the Federal Trade Commission will evaluate the merger and has responsibility for preventing it from happening if it will cause higher prices, reduced competition or negative workforce impacts. What the proposed Albertsons-Kroger merger could mean in Alaska 2022-11-20T05:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission Act and the Securities Exchange Act funnel judicial review of adverse agency orders to federal courts of appeal once those orders become final. U.S. Supreme Court considers making challenges to FTC and SEC easier 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z In the last four months, the chamber has sued the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Federal Trade Commission and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. What Will the Midterms Mean for Big Business? 2022-11-05T04:00:00Z “It’s outrageous that politicians are allowed to do this,” said Mr. Leibowitz, a former chairman of the Federal Trade Commission. Fed Up With Political Text Messages? Read On. 2022-11-05T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission, No. 21-86, concerned a company that makes body cameras for law enforcement and was investigated by the F.T.C. as part of a merger review. Supreme Court Seems Poised to Streamline Challenges to Agency Power 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z The FCC advisory follows separate alerts that the White House, Federal Trade Commission and Department of Education issued last month as federal agencies work to stop the scams. Officials warn of spike in scams related to Biden student loan forgiveness plan 2022-11-04T04:00:00Z In August, the Federal Trade Commission won $100 million in refunds for consumers it said were “tricked” into sham health plans. This open enrollment season, look out for health insurance that seems too good to be true 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z The merger should be a prime target for antitrust officials at the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice. Column: That big Albertsons/Kroger merger will enrich millionaire insiders at your expense 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z In July 2019, the Federal Trade Commission hit it with a $5-billion penalty for “deceiving users about their ability to control the privacy of their personal information.” Column: Meta and Twitter show the drawbacks of giving self-satisfied billionaires too much power 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z Supreme Court's conservative majority another opportunity to restrain the power of federal agencies go before the justices next week in disputes involving the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. Agency powers under threat in U.S. Supreme Court FTC and SEC cases 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z April 2022: The House Oversight Committee claims it found evidence of improper business practices by the franchise and communicates its findings with the Federal Trade Commission. A timeline of Dan Snyder’s dysfunctional tenure as Washington Commanders owner 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z The deal is expected to close in early 2024 if it’s approved by the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice and survives any court challenges. State attorneys general sue to block Albertsons’ $4B payout 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z Shima Baughman, a criminal law professor at the University of Utah’s College of Law, told me police don’t report identity theft cases to the FBI, but to the Federal Trade Commission. My wallet was stolen at a bar. Then my identity theft nightmare began 2022-10-26T04:00:00Z Federal Trade Commission and authorities in the U.K. and the European Union. Call of Duty’s latest battle is between Microsoft and Sony 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z Meta’s acquisition of Within, the maker of a virtual reality fitness app, has also been halted by the Federal Trade Commission over antitrust concerns. Meta’s Profit Slides by More Than 50 Percent as Challenges Mount 2022-10-26T04:00:00Z Companies have legal obligations under the Federal Trade Commission Act to protect your data. There are no perfect solutions for identity theft. But experts and a victim have ideas 2022-10-26T04:00:00Z And the Federal Trade Commission runs IdentityTheft.gov, where you can also file a report and get started with a recovery plan. Are you the victim of identity theft? Here’s what to do 2022-10-26T04:00:00Z The Federal Trade Commission announced a $3.38 million proposed settlement on Tuesday with Passport Automotive Group, which owns car dealerships around the D.C. area. Advice | Car buying? Beware of hidden loan markups, especially if Black or Latino. 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z Abruzzo is also coordinating with other federal agencies and has met several times with Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan, who has vowed to rein in the power of Big Tech. 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