| 单词 | FTC |
| 例句 | So the FTC has only collected on a fraction of those sums: $18 million in relief and less than $1 million in penalties. How robo-callers outwitted the government and completely wrecked the Do Not Call list 2018-01-09T05:00:00Z The FTC also accused Facebook of sharing personal information with advertisers. Facebook gets serious about privacy 2011-11-30T02:37:00Z Back in 2012, the FTC sent warning letters to 22 hotel operators, cautioning that resort fees must be disclosed. Is the FTC doing enough to stop those mysterious hotel ‘resort fees’? 2015-07-09T04:00:00Z "There is always a discussion about disclosure" in creating a post, he said, adding that putting #ad or #promotion hashtags in a post was adequate, in his view, to prevent any FTC problems. FTC warns celebs Klum, Vergara, others about social media ads 2017-05-09T04:00:00Z Now, the FTC may be ready to signal that it agrees — that resort fees as they are currently advertised are unfair and deceptive. There may be an end in sight for controversial — and often invisible — resort fees 2016-06-16T04:00:00Z Bakker’s company was one of the seven that received letters from the FDA and FTC. Perspective | Garlic and bleach won’t cure coronavirus. How such myths originated — and why they’re wrong. 2020-03-09T04:00:00Z The FTC says it is coordinating with DOT to ensure that resort fees are clearly disclosed. Is the FTC doing enough to stop those mysterious hotel ‘resort fees’? 2015-07-09T04:00:00Z The FCC and FTC are filled with dedicated professionals but are constrained. Perspective | Facebook is harming our society. Here’s a radical solution for reining it in. 2021-10-04T04:00:00Z "This is the most hyper-commercialized media for kids I have ever seen," said Dale Kunkel, a University of Arizona professor specializing in children's media who helped draft the FTC complaint. YouTube Kids app exposes children to too many ads, some groups say 2015-04-07T04:00:00Z In 2019, the FTC slapped the company with a record-breaking $5 billion fine for deceiving billions of users and failing to protect their privacy. Perspective | Facebook is harming our society. Here’s a radical solution for reining it in. 2021-10-04T04:00:00Z “In my 20 years working in the furniture industry, I have seen standards relaxed as a result of the FTC changes,” said Jennifer Litwin, author of “Best Furniture Buying Tips Ever.” Misleading furniture labels: How to tell whether you have the real deal 2018-01-05T05:00:00Z Nixon said Bakker immediately complied with orders to stop offering Silver Solution on his show and ministry website after receiving the warning letters from the FDA and FTC. Jim Bakker, his church settle lawsuit over COVID-19 claims 2021-06-23T04:00:00Z In an attempt to protect consumers against misleading marketing tactics in 2017, the FTC began mandating that influencers on social media explicitly state when a post is sponsored by #ad or #partner. Blumenthal urges probe of weight loss 'detox teas' 2019-06-04T04:00:00Z The FTC was inundated with complaints last year when people trying to buy Springsteen tickets from Ticketmaster were redirected to TicketsNow at prices that were as much as three or four times the face value. Refunds for Springsteen fans after Ticketmaster complaint 2010-02-18T18:04:00Z The FTC complaint estimates that more than 11 million internet-connected Vizio televisions have been monitoring our addiction to “Here Comes Honey Boo-Boo” or “Duck Dynasty” or “Bad Girls Club” or “Keeping Up with the Kardashians.” Opiate For the Masses: Do you like to watch? Your secrets are not safe with your TV 2017-02-11T05:00:00Z According to the FTC, seniors under the age of 80 reported a median loss of $308 while seniors who are 80 and older reported a median loss of $798. FTC warns of increase in romance scams, especially targeting older adults 2021-10-21T04:00:00Z The FTC does maintain a leather labeling guideline, which says manufacturers should disclose the amount of ground leather in bonded leather, but it doesn’t specifically apply to furniture. Misleading furniture labels: How to tell whether you have the real deal 2018-01-05T05:00:00Z The FTC Act, which outlines the agency’s ability to regulate advertising, says “unfair methods of competition” and “unfair or deceptive acts or practices” are illegal. Is the FTC doing enough to stop those mysterious hotel ‘resort fees’? 2015-07-09T04:00:00Z But federal law also limits the FTC from declaring an act or practice unlawful unless it’s likely to cause substantial injury that is “not reasonably avoidable by consumers.” Is the FTC doing enough to stop those mysterious hotel ‘resort fees’? 2015-07-09T04:00:00Z An FTC representative confirmed that’s how the agency currently views resort fees. Is the FTC doing enough to stop those mysterious hotel ‘resort fees’? 2015-07-09T04:00:00Z The FTC cautions that while some MLMs are legitimate, others are thinly veiled pyramid schemes – illegal enterprises in which people earn money primarily by recruiting others instead of by selling products to the public. A 'miracle' healing gel, a cult-like following, and a fiercely protected empire 2019-05-01T04:00:00Z In 2009, the FTC responded by outlawing almost all robo-calls, exempting those from political organizations, schools and other entities not trying to sell you things. How robo-callers outwitted the government and completely wrecked the Do Not Call list 2018-01-09T05:00:00Z The FTC said it would hold a workshop on facial recognition next week. Facebook gets serious about privacy 2011-11-30T02:37:00Z Simpson of Consumer Watchdog said the groups that filed the FTC complaint are hoping the agency will take action. Consumer Watchdog: Parents 'can't trust Google' with YouTube Kids app 2015-04-07T04:00:00Z The FTC settled with Lord & Taylor in 2016 over social media posts by select "fashion influencers" who put up photos of a paisley dress. FTC warns celebs Klum, Vergara, others about social media ads 2017-05-09T04:00:00Z De Beers, the world’s largest diamond producer, announced plans in 2017 to operate a carbon-neutral mine and pointed out that the FTC has warned lab-grown diamond sellers over veracity of their environmental claims. Diamonds have a dirty secret. But there's a climate-conscious solution 2020-03-10T04:00:00Z The proposed settlement is written broadly to extend to other potential privacy breaches not explicitly covered in the settlement, FTC officials said in a conference call Tuesday. Facebook gets serious about privacy 2011-11-30T02:37:00Z Last spring, Snapchat settled with the FTC over charges it had “made multiple misrepresentations to consumers about its product that stood in stark contrast to how the app actually worked.” The dark side of Snapchat: How the image-sharing app brought out the worst in humanity 2014-08-29T04:00:00Z As the FTC notes, “There are no current laws requiring data brokers to maintain the privacy of consumer data unless they use that data for credit, employment, insurance, housing, or other similar purposes.” Data brokers are gathering your personal info this very minute 2013-03-08T17:34:00Z The FTC has brought suits against companies both big and small for violating children’s privacy. Big Brother invades our classrooms 2012-10-08T13:10:00Z Where is the FTC when we really need it? Disney is spying on you! 2013-01-17T23:11:00Z But one of Maker Studios' popular channels, EvanTubeHD, was mentioned in the FTC complaint as a type of channel that fails to adequately separate program and commercial material. YouTube Kids app exposes children to too many ads, some groups say 2015-04-07T04:00:00Z But until a state, the FTC or a court declares these fees illegal, they’re bound to continue multiplying, industry observers say. Hotel resort fees, hidden charges bemoaned by travelers, are climbing higher than ever 2017-07-20T04:00:00Z “Apply a healthy dose of skepticism before buying or selling products advertised as having ‘miracle’ ingredients,” the FTC cautions. A 'miracle' healing gel, a cult-like following, and a fiercely protected empire 2019-05-01T04:00:00Z As part of the settlement the FTC sent letters to all major ticket resellers on Thursday demanding better transparency in dealing with fans. Refunds for Springsteen fans after Ticketmaster complaint 2010-02-18T18:04:00Z Earlier this fall, the FTC issued its final policy as to how it would enforce antitrust law with regards to ACOs. FTC Commissioner: Accountable Care Organizations Will Likely Lead to 'Higher Costs and Lower Quality Health Care' 2011-11-21T23:24:34Z "Marketing edible THC products that can be easily mistaken by children for regular foods is reckless and illegal," said Samuel Levine, director of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection. "Reckless and illegal": FDA, FTC warns Delta-8 companies to stop selling copycat snacks 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z The letter sent to the FTC characterized the move as "out-and-out looting of the company by a consortium of investors." Trump-appointed judge greenlights "unusual" $4 billion special dividend in mega supermarket merger 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z As the FTC pushed its boulder and the start-ups chipped away at it, major telephone carriers stood and watched, claiming they didn’t have the authority to address the problem. How robo-callers outwitted the government and completely wrecked the Do Not Call list 2018-01-09T05:00:00Z Out of the five named scam types, reported romance scams were "the highest aggregate dollar losses" in 2019 and 2020, according to the FTC. FTC warns of increase in romance scams, especially targeting older adults 2021-10-21T04:00:00Z Now that the FTC is moving to update COPPA, it would an opportune time for it and the Congress to investigate how the high-tech surveillance state is being imposed on students throughout the country. Big Brother invades our classrooms 2012-10-08T13:10:00Z In 2002, the FTC rescinded its specific guidelines for the household furniture industry. Misleading furniture labels: How to tell whether you have the real deal 2018-01-05T05:00:00Z The FTC would not comment on the assertions made by Travelers United. Is the FTC doing enough to stop those mysterious hotel ‘resort fees’? 2015-07-09T04:00:00Z FTC guidelines say endorsements must reflect the honest opinions and experiences of the endorser. Letters from magazine readers 2017-09-08T04:00:00Z The coalition wants the FTC to "stop these and any other deceptive or unfair practices uncovered as a result of its investigation." YouTube Kids app exposes children to too many ads, some groups say 2015-04-07T04:00:00Z The FTC was investigating Jones’s empire and had called him to Washington to testify under oath. How robo-callers outwitted the government and completely wrecked the Do Not Call list 2018-01-09T05:00:00Z If either of these bills were enacted, they would override any policy decisions made by the FTC. There may be an end in sight for controversial — and often invisible — resort fees 2016-06-16T04:00:00Z The old FTC guideline said manufacturers should not use wood names on their labels unless the piece was made of “solid wood of the type named.” Misleading furniture labels: How to tell whether you have the real deal 2018-01-05T05:00:00Z The FTC wants to ban fees for add-on products and services that provide no consumer benefits, such as "nitrogen-filled" tires that contain no more nitrogen than normal air. US House panel opens probe into proposed FTC car buyer rule 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z The FTC said it reviewed posts by health influencers — including registered dieticians — who endorse “sugar-containing products” and appear to be paid by the Canadian Sugar Institute. FTC warns food industry trade groups and influencers about disclosures on paid social media posts 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z But that would also mean “loosening Amazon’s grip over both shoppers and sellers,” the FTC continued. Why Prime may be a bundle of trouble for Amazon 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z The first step to avoid this is to call other family members before taking any action, the FTC recommends. How to talk to older people in your life about scams 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z The FTC takes "issue with us refusing to show prices that are higher than our biggest competitors," Zapolsky said on Tuesday, according to the transcript. Exclusive: Amazon previews FTC defense at companywide meeting 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z The National Automobile Dealers Association said previously the FTC proposal would "upend the sales process for tens of millions of consumers annually and thousands of small businesses." US House panel opens probe into proposed FTC car buyer rule 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z The FTC said some of the posts it reviewed had no disclosures. FTC warns food industry trade groups and influencers about disclosures on paid social media posts 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z Instead, Amazon “deliberately” implemented an all-or-nothing strategy to its Prime program, “despite knowing that offering additional choices for consumers would lead to more competition and better prices,” the FTC alleged. Why Prime may be a bundle of trouble for Amazon 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z According to the FTC, common lies by scammers include “I or someone close to me is sick, hurt, or in jail” and “I can teach you how to invest.” How to talk to older people in your life about scams 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z Amazon has said it disagrees with the FTC and would defend itself in court. Exclusive: Amazon previews FTC defense at companywide meeting 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z A group of 17 Democratic lawmakers in June urged the FTC to "adopt strong regulatory protections for car buyers," arguing "unfair and deceptive practices involving motor vehicle dealers have widespread consequences." US House panel opens probe into proposed FTC car buyer rule 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z The companies said on Monday they expect to respond "promptly" to the FTC's request and aim to close the deal as planned, in 2024. FTC seeks information on $8.5 bln Tapestry-Capri deal 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z Amazon disputes the FTC’s claims and says the agency doesn’t understand the digital retail market. Why Prime may be a bundle of trouble for Amazon 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z You can read more about these on the FTC’s website. How to talk to older people in your life about scams 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z Zapolsky also addressed the FTC's allegations that it forces sellers to use its warehouses and delivery services, saying that those choices are optional. Exclusive: Amazon previews FTC defense at companywide meeting 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z The FTC in June 2022 proposed banning fees and bait-and-switch advertising tactics and requiring dealers to make key disclosures to consumers, including providing a true "offering price" and making disclosures about optional add-on fees. US House panel opens probe into proposed FTC car buyer rule 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z They actually sent a letter to the FTC expressing concern that a couple of mergers might cut into the Democrats’ monopoly on making oil and gasoline prices higher. Senate Democrats announce their support for higher energy prices 2023-11-05T04:00:00Z Amazon argues the very practices the FTC has called out have “helped to spur competition and innovation across the retail industry,” including by lowering prices, increasing selection and speeding up deliveries. Why Prime may be a bundle of trouble for Amazon 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z You can report a scam on the FTC’s website. How to talk to older people in your life about scams 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z "The FTC’s goals are entirely aligned with innovators and entrepreneurs." FTC Chair Lina Khan looks for allies and leads in Silicon Valley charm offensive 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z Comer said the rule "appears to rest on thin analysis and unreliable data and suffers from several procedural flaws, including violations of FTC regulations requiring advanced notice of proposed rulemaking." US House panel opens probe into proposed FTC car buyer rule 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z The effort also targeted Voice over Internet Protocol service providers who facilitate illegal robocalls originating overseas, the FTC noted. Complaints of robocall, telemarketing calls targeting seniors hit 5-year low, FTC reports 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z “Amazon publicly touts its flywheel as a ‘virtuous cycle,’” the FTC wrote in its complaint. Why Prime may be a bundle of trouble for Amazon 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z According to the FTC, executives also discussed roping sellers into paying high fees for Amazon’s fulfillment and advertising services. Inside Amazon's 'punitive regime' for independent sellers, according to the FTC 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z This, Amazon realized, could result in sellers passing on those savings to customers, the FTC said. Amazon punished its own sellers to limit Walmart's reach, FTC says 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z Amazon also switched course on a controversial algorithm that the FTC alleges raises prices for consumers during periods of “heightened outside scrutiny.” Amazon execs destroyed years of evidence before FTC action, agency says 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z The FTC report comes as experts have warned that senior citizens are more vulnerable than previously thought to financial scams impersonating the government. Complaints of robocall, telemarketing calls targeting seniors hit 5-year low, FTC reports 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z As the FTC sees it, one of those moats is the Prime subscription package. Why Prime may be a bundle of trouble for Amazon 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z The FTC sued Amazon in September, alleging the company acted as a “monopolist” and engaged in anti-competitive business practices to keep competitors from growing and raise prices across the internet. Inside Amazon's 'punitive regime' for independent sellers, according to the FTC 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z By not collecting seller commissions, Jet.com could offer prices that were 10% to 15% lower than what Amazon advertised, the FTC said in a less-redacted version of a previous complaint against Amazon. Amazon punished its own sellers to limit Walmart's reach, FTC says 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z From 2015 to 2019, Amazon ran a secret algorithm, internally called Project Nessie, to induce other online stores to lower their prices because they felt compelled to keep track with Amazon’s prices, the FTC alleged. Amazon execs destroyed years of evidence before FTC action, agency says 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z According to the most recent FTC data, older adults filed nearly half a million fraud reports in 2022, reporting a collective loss of over $1.5 billion. Complaints of robocall, telemarketing calls targeting seniors hit 5-year low, FTC reports 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z The cost of matching all of Amazon’s Prime benefits, which would require companies to enter a whole host of different industries, knocks most rivals out of the running right away, the FTC alleged. Why Prime may be a bundle of trouble for Amazon 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z According to the FTC’s lawsuit, Amazon walked that back after regulatory scrutiny in the U.S. and U.K. but turned internally to other tactics that would provide the same result. Inside Amazon's 'punitive regime' for independent sellers, according to the FTC 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z Amazon also deployed what the FTC described as anti-competitive algorithms against Jet.com's most popular products leading to Jet revising its strategy to match the lowest prices elsewhere, the FTC said. Amazon punished its own sellers to limit Walmart's reach, FTC says 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z “Aware of the public fallout it risks,” Amazon will turn the algorithm off during times of intense scrutiny — and flip it back on “when it thinks that no one is watching,” the FTC alleged. Amazon execs destroyed years of evidence before FTC action, agency says 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z The FTC lawsuit was filed in September but many details were withheld from public view until Thursday when a version of the lawsuit with fewer redactions was made public in U.S. Amazon made $1 billion through secret price raising algorithm -FTC 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z Amazon’s Prime subscription has already been the subject of FTC scrutiny. Why Prime may be a bundle of trouble for Amazon 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z Shortly after ending that clause in its contracts, Amazon said internally it had done so in “an attempt to garner goodwill with policymakers amid increasing competition concerns,” according to the FTC complaint. Inside Amazon's 'punitive regime' for independent sellers, according to the FTC 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z Walmart declined to comment as it was not part of the FTC litigation, a spokesperson said. Amazon punished its own sellers to limit Walmart's reach, FTC says 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z For consumers, the FTC contends, that led to higher prices on other online stores. Amazon execs destroyed years of evidence before FTC action, agency says 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z After outside retailers began matching or increasing their own prices, Amazon would continue to sell the product at an inflated price, the FTC alleged, which resulted in $1 billion in excess profit. Amazon made $1 billion through secret price raising algorithm -FTC 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z In June, the FTC accused Amazon of enrolling consumers in Prime without their consent, tricking them into automatically renewing subscriptions and complicating the cancellation process to dissuade consumers from ending their membership. Why Prime may be a bundle of trouble for Amazon 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z If Amazon determines a seller is offering a lower price elsewhere, it has a list of potential penalties in its arsenal, the FTC alleged. Inside Amazon's 'punitive regime' for independent sellers, according to the FTC 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z “The proposed rule would prohibit corporations from running up the bills … requiring honest pricing and spurring firms to compete on honesty rather than deception,” FTC Chair Lina Kahn said on a call with reporters. The White House has proposed cracking down on junk fees. Here’s how to avoid them 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z Together, those elements amplify one another, the FTC continued, “further widening the gulf between Amazon and everyone else.” Amazon execs destroyed years of evidence before FTC action, agency says 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z Amazon paused the algorithm during its Prime Day sales events and the holiday shopping season when there was more media and customer attention on the online retailer, the FTC said. Amazon made $1 billion through secret price raising algorithm -FTC 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z Amazon leadership rejected changes to the system that would have made it easier for users to cancel, the FTC alleged in that complaint. Why Prime may be a bundle of trouble for Amazon 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z That “Buy Box” is crucial, the FTC says, because roughly 98% of sales occur in that yellow square. Inside Amazon's 'punitive regime' for independent sellers, according to the FTC 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z If you experience a surprise fee, you can more easily complain to the company, state attorney general, or FTC. The White House has proposed cracking down on junk fees. Here’s how to avoid them 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z Amazon internally admits these tactics have a “punitive aspect” and sellers “live in constant fear” of them, the FTC argues. Amazon execs destroyed years of evidence before FTC action, agency says 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z A spokesman for the FTC said the agency had received the letter but declined further comment. Schumer and other Senate Democrats call for a federal probe of huge oil deals by Exxon and Chevron 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z The FTC’s claims should be “rejected and the case dismissed,” an Amazon spokesperson said. Why Prime may be a bundle of trouble for Amazon 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z Amazon internally admits these tactics have a “punitive aspect” and sellers “live in constant fear of them,” the FTC wrote in its complaint. Inside Amazon's 'punitive regime' for independent sellers, according to the FTC 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z “If you think there are charges that don’t make sense or you’re paying for something not included in the original price, you should tell the FTC and the states’ attorneys general.” The White House has proposed cracking down on junk fees. Here’s how to avoid them 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z On top of that, Amazon coerces those third party sellers into signing up for Amazon’s own fulfillment and advertising services — leading to increased costs that then get passed on to customers, the FTC argues. Amazon execs destroyed years of evidence before FTC action, agency says 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z Schumer and other Democrats also targeted the oil industry last year, as they made a failed bid to give the FTC increased authority to crack down on companies that engage in price gouging. Schumer and other Senate Democrats call for a federal probe of huge oil deals by Exxon and Chevron 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z Now, in its most recent lawsuit, the FTC has accused Amazon of once again using “dark patterns” and “manipulative design techniques” to prevent customers from signing up for a stand-alone Prime Video subscription. Why Prime may be a bundle of trouble for Amazon 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z Meanwhile, the FTC has also accused Amazon of coercing sellers into signing up for Amazon’s fulfillment and advertising services — leading to increased costs that then get passed on to customers. Inside Amazon's 'punitive regime' for independent sellers, according to the FTC 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z If the FTC rule is passed as proposed, the law will help consumers know what they’re paying for more quickly, creating better circumstances for fair competition, Nelson said. The White House has proposed cracking down on junk fees. Here’s how to avoid them 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z Amazon briefly relaxed its policies, the FTC continued, when it began allowing sellers to fulfill their own orders and still be eligible for the Prime badge. Amazon execs destroyed years of evidence before FTC action, agency says 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z Responding to concerns about high gasoline prices, Democrats said the FTC needs more tools, including stiffer fines and penalties and a team of dedicated experts to monitor markets and go after price gouging. Schumer and other Senate Democrats call for a federal probe of huge oil deals by Exxon and Chevron 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z The FTC didn’t specify what “dark patterns” Amazon had allegedly deployed in this case. Why Prime may be a bundle of trouble for Amazon 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z An internal Amazon survey from 2021 cited in the FTC complaint found less than 10% of sellers were satisfied with cost and profitability on the platform. Inside Amazon's 'punitive regime' for independent sellers, according to the FTC 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z Violations would be punished by the FTC akin to other fines for deception under existing law, according to the senators’ draft bill. Two senators push bipartisan bill requiring AI warning labels 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z Amazon has also “quietly and deliberately” raised prices for shoppers using Project Nessie, the FTC alleged. Amazon execs destroyed years of evidence before FTC action, agency says 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z Campbell said the request for additional information by the FTC was part of the agency's review of the transaction and was a common feature of a regulatory review. Campbell's closing of $2.33 bln Sovos deal pushed to 2024 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z In another prong of its antitrust lawsuit, the FTC accused Amazon of coercing sellers into signing up for the company’s advertising and fulfillment services — or risk losing prime placement on the digital storefront. Why Prime may be a bundle of trouble for Amazon 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z Amazon briefly relaxed its policies, the FTC continued, when it began allowing sellers to fulfill their orders and still be eligible for the Prime badge. Inside Amazon's 'punitive regime' for independent sellers, according to the FTC 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z Social media is full of scammers promising guaranteed returns on investment, and consumers lost $3.8 billion to them last year just in the U.S., the FTC said. Scammers exploit Bitcoin ATMs. Will new California laws help crack down on fraud? 2023-10-22T04:00:00Z Nearly every portion of the FTC’s complaint about Project Nessie had been redacted from the original version. Amazon execs destroyed years of evidence before FTC action, agency says 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z Campbell said on Monday it now expects to complete the transaction in mid-2024 and will continue to engage with the FTC on their review. Campbell's closing of $2.33 bln Sovos deal pushed to 2024 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z Because Amazon continues to raise the cost of these services, the FTC alleges, sellers pass that extra expense on to customers. Why Prime may be a bundle of trouble for Amazon 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z The FTC argues “Amazon’s punitive regime distorts basic market signals.” Inside Amazon's 'punitive regime' for independent sellers, according to the FTC 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z If confirmed by the Senate, as expected, adding the two Republicans will not change the balance of power at the five-member FTC, which also enforces antitrust law. U.S. Senate panel sends three FTC nominations to full Senate 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z Amazon began testing for Project Nessie in the early 2010s, the FTC alleged. Amazon execs destroyed years of evidence before FTC action, agency says 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z Essentially, the fight is whether Meta and the FTC, if they fail to settle, will go to district court or an FTC judge to decide if the 2019 agreement will be modified. Meta, US government spar in court over toughened privacy order 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z While sellers may not want to pay for Amazon’s fulfillment services, they do so in order to “buy increased sales” from customers, one former Amazon executive said, according to the September FTC complaint. Why Prime may be a bundle of trouble for Amazon 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z In 2014, Amazon saw a “big opportunity” to blend advertising into customers’ shopping experience by creating ads that looked like search results, the FTC continued. Inside Amazon's 'punitive regime' for independent sellers, according to the FTC 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z In a hearing in mid-September, the three nominees agreed that the deceptive use of artificial intelligence should be a priority for the FTC in a show of bipartisanship on the popular issue. U.S. Senate panel sends three FTC nominations to full Senate 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z Amazon found the algorithm worked as it had hoped, the FTC alleged. Amazon execs destroyed years of evidence before FTC action, agency says 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z District Court for the District of Columbia had jurisdiction to take the case and should scrap the FTC's proposal because Meta had not agreed to it. Meta, US government spar in court over toughened privacy order 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z In newly unsealed portions of the complaint, the FTC alleges Amazon briefly relaxed its restrictions on sellers but tightened its guidelines again once it realized it had “lowered a barrier to competition.” Why Prime may be a bundle of trouble for Amazon 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z The ad-generated revenue “eclipsed” the revenue lost by worsening the customer experience, the FTC alleged. Inside Amazon's 'punitive regime' for independent sellers, according to the FTC 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z The FTC doesn’t govern sweepstakes specifically, but has broad laws prohibiting “unfair and deceptive acts.” Reese’s $25,000 promotion may violate sweepstakes laws 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z The FTC said that coincides with the same time regulatory scrutiny increased, including the FTC’s investigation that led to the September lawsuit. Amazon execs destroyed years of evidence before FTC action, agency says 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z Arguing for the FTC, Zachary Cowan of the Justice Department said that it was the agency's decision on whether its settlements should be changed and the district court had no jurisdiction. Meta, US government spar in court over toughened privacy order 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z Amazon stopped enrollment in the program a few months later, according to the FTC, retrenching its moat around fulfillment services for third party sellers. Why Prime may be a bundle of trouble for Amazon 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z By 2017, the FTC continued, the top of Amazon’s search results page had turned into “one giant advertisement.” Inside Amazon's 'punitive regime' for independent sellers, according to the FTC 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z The FTC said Monday that it can’t comment on the practices of particular companies outside of an investigation. Reese’s $25,000 promotion may violate sweepstakes laws 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z But Amazon has considered turning it back on several times in the years since and “there are no obstacles preventing Amazon from doing so,” the FTC said. Amazon execs destroyed years of evidence before FTC action, agency says 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z The judge eventually dismissed the FTC’s request, though the agency is still seeking to unwind the deal. Microsoft spent two years trying to buy Activision Blizzard. For Xbox CEO, that was the easy part 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z Amazon reopened enrollment in Seller Fulfilled Prime in October, about a week after the FTC filed its original complaint. Why Prime may be a bundle of trouble for Amazon 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z About 70% of Amazon shoppers don’t click past the first page of search results, according to the FTC complaint. Inside Amazon's 'punitive regime' for independent sellers, according to the FTC 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z But a federal judge in San Francisco ruled earlier this year that the FTC hadn’t shown that the deal would harm competition for gaming. Microsoft acquires Activision Blizzard in $69 billion gaming deal 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z In September, the FTC also alleged Amazon had tried to “impede” the investigation and hide information about its internal operations. Amazon execs destroyed years of evidence before FTC action, agency says 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z The FTC is fighting on, but Microsoft has said it will not stop it closing the deal. Microsoft's $69 billion Activision Blizzard deal cleared by Britain 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z In response, a spokesperson for Amazon said, “The premise of the FTC’s claims are incorrect.” Why Prime may be a bundle of trouble for Amazon 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z That means, most customers don’t get past the sponsored products, the FTC continued. Inside Amazon's 'punitive regime' for independent sellers, according to the FTC 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z Still, the FTC has said that it will resume its administrative case against the deal even after it closes. Microsoft acquires Activision Blizzard in $69 billion gaming deal 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z It’s still not clear what the FTC hopes to see as a result of this lawsuit. Amazon execs destroyed years of evidence before FTC action, agency says 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z The FTC hasn’t given up, appealing the decision and last month filing notice of its plan to resume that trial. Microsoft’s bid for Activision gets UK approval. It removes the last hurdle to the gaming deal 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z The FTC acknowledged that Amazon does offer some stand-alone services but accused the company of using “dark patterns” and “manipulative design techniques” to make it difficult for customers to take advantage of that option. Why Prime may be a bundle of trouble for Amazon 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z According to the FTC complaint, “senior executives gave ‘clear guidance’ that ‘advertising should not be constrained.’ Inside Amazon's 'punitive regime' for independent sellers, according to the FTC 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z The FTC's complaint also names Ehrlich’s wife, Francine Ehrlich, as a relief defendant. Voyager Digital co-founder sued by US regulators for fraud 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z The FTC's complaint also names Stephen Ehrlich’s wife, Francine Ehrlich, as a relief defendant. US regulators sue Voyager Digital's former chief 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z The FTC, which enforces antitrust law in the United States, first filed a complaint in March 2021 to stop Illumina's bid for its former subsidiary, Grail. Illumina to divest cancer test maker Grail if it loses US or EU court appeal 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z The FTC refiled its complaint in November with fewer redactions, revealing more details about Amazon’s business practices and the antitrust allegations. Why Prime may be a bundle of trouble for Amazon 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z The FTC also accused Amazon of prioritizing its own private-label products in widgets on its digital storefront, or the boxes with labels like “expert recommendation.” Inside Amazon's 'punitive regime' for independent sellers, according to the FTC 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z Mr. Heather also urged investigators to dig into whether the FTC has impermissibly leaked confidential information to advance its agenda. Chamber of Commerce says Biden administration broke rules over Big Tech, requests federal probe 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z "These junk fees function as an invisible tax that quietly inflates prices across the economy," FTC Chair Lina Khan told reporters on a conference call on Tuesday ahead of the White House event. Biden administration takes aim at junk fees across the economy 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z The FTC proposal is being coupled with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announcing that it will block large banks from charging junk fees to provide basic customer services. Federal Trade Commission proposes a ban on junk fees and says hidden charges push up prices 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z Though free shipping has been the most steadfast tenant of Prime, Amazon admits that wasn’t what it was always about, according to the FTC complaint. Why Prime may be a bundle of trouble for Amazon 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z Ring employees complained that the expert recommendation widget should promote its own doorbells, rather than competitors, the FTC alleged. Inside Amazon's 'punitive regime' for independent sellers, according to the FTC 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z “Unfortunately, it appears that the FTC has been violating the letter and spirit of this executive order,” Mr. Heather wrote to the FTC inspector general. Chamber of Commerce says Biden administration broke rules over Big Tech, requests federal probe 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z The FTC proposal is being coupled with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announcing that it will block large banks from charging junk fees in order to provide basic customer services. FTC proposes a ban on ‘junk fees’ and says hidden charges push up prices 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z Businesses would have to include all required fees in the original price that they give customers, making comparison shopping easier, the FTC said. Biden administration takes aim at junk fees with new proposed rule, guidance 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z Amazon also internally acknowledged that the Prime subscription fee was mainly to “create ‘skin in the game,’” for customers, the FTC said. Why Prime may be a bundle of trouble for Amazon 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z The team in charge of determining how customers search Amazon’s online store disagreed, but Amazon ultimately required those widgets to include Amazon-branded products when available, the FTC claims. Inside Amazon's 'punitive regime' for independent sellers, according to the FTC 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z “In case after case, the FTC has filed suit without presenting settlement offers itself and, even worse, ignoring or affirmatively rejecting settlement overtures from the companies.” Chamber of Commerce says Biden administration broke rules over Big Tech, requests federal probe 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z The FTC estimates that consumers waste 50 million hours each year searching for the total price for tickets and lodging. FTC proposes a ban on ‘junk fees’ and says hidden charges push up prices 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z The proposed new rule would allow the agency to demand monetary penalties from companies that violate it and win refunds for customers, the FTC said in a statement. Biden administration takes aim at junk fees with new proposed rule, guidance 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z The FTC is appealing the judge’s ruling in the Microsoft case. The Amazon antitrust lawsuit is likely to be a long and arduous journey for the FTC 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z The FTC wrote in its complaint that Amazon “intentionally warped its own algorithms” to hide helpful and objective reviews from its shoppers, in favor of its own products. Inside Amazon's 'punitive regime' for independent sellers, according to the FTC 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z “The chamber’s false and intellectually lazy argument about EO 12988 demonstrates one thing: They don’t have a basic grasp of how the FTC has worked for over a century,” Mr. Farrar said in an email. Chamber of Commerce says Biden administration broke rules over Big Tech, requests federal probe 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z The FTC alleges Amazon only offers that badge to sellers if they use Fulfillment by Amazon. 'A rock and a hard place': Amazon caught between retail troubles and the FTC 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z "These junk fees function as an invisible tax that quietly inflates prices across the economy," FTC Chair Lina Khan told reporters on a conference call. Biden administration takes aim at junk fees with new proposed rule, guidance 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z In a blog post responding to the lawsuit, Amazon General Counsel David Zapolsky accused the FTC of attempting to “gerrymander alleged market” to portray Amazon as something it’s not. The Amazon antitrust lawsuit is likely to be a long and arduous journey for the FTC 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z The FTC refiled its complaint Thursday, with fewer redactions, revealing more details about Amazon’s business practices and the agency’s allegations. Inside Amazon's 'punitive regime' for independent sellers, according to the FTC 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z After initial overtures to woo the new administration rankled conservatives, the Chamber sued the FTC in 2022 for access to records following Ms. Khan’s takeover. Chamber of Commerce says Biden administration broke rules over Big Tech, requests federal probe 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z Without the badge, sellers’ products are “near-invisible” on Amazon’s marketplace, the FTC alleged. 'A rock and a hard place': Amazon caught between retail troubles and the FTC 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z The lawyers and experts interviewed said the FTC would face an uphill struggle in challenging Exxon's attempted acquisition of Pioneer. Analysis: US would struggle to block Exxon's politically unpopular megadeal 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z The FTC also alleges Amazon keeps sellers dependent on services that have allowed it to collect billions in revenue every year. The Amazon antitrust lawsuit is likely to be a long and arduous journey for the FTC 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z But around the same time it changed its contract for sellers, the FTC says, it expanded the list of websites it considers competitors and subjects to its algorithm. Inside Amazon's 'punitive regime' for independent sellers, according to the FTC 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z As a law student at Yale, Khan, now chair of the FTC, wrote a 2017 paper titled The Amazon Paradox. A prime battle: Amazon faces an antitrust crusader 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z “Shoppers and sellers pay more and Amazon reaps the benefits,” lawyers for the FTC wrote in the complaint. 'A rock and a hard place': Amazon caught between retail troubles and the FTC 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z The White House and the FTC declined to comment. Analysis: US would struggle to block Exxon's politically unpopular megadeal 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z Two years ago, Khan was tapped to lead the FTC by President Joe Biden, whose administration has taken a tougher stance on antitrust enforcement. The Amazon antitrust lawsuit is likely to be a long and arduous journey for the FTC 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z Amazon also doesn’t tell sellers where it found the lower price, the FTC alleged. Inside Amazon's 'punitive regime' for independent sellers, according to the FTC 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z The FTC's antitrust lawsuit had raised concerns over increased oversight on mergers and acquisitions in a sector that often turns to consolidation to power future growth as patents on older treatments expire. Amgen completes $27.8 billion Horizon deal 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z “We fundamentally disagree with the FTC’s allegations,” David Zapolsky, Amazon’s senior vice president of global public policy and general counsel, wrote in a blog post in response to the lawsuit. 'A rock and a hard place': Amazon caught between retail troubles and the FTC 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z Political pressure was building on the FTC on Friday to investigate any agreement that Exxon and Pioneer reached. Analysis: US would struggle to block Exxon's politically unpopular megadeal 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z Experts say the FTC faces a few hurdles in its own case, including convincing the court which slice of the market Amazon is allegedly monopolizing. The Amazon antitrust lawsuit is likely to be a long and arduous journey for the FTC 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z Amazon also punishes sellers by burying their products deep in search results or erasing products’ prices from public view, even if it is the best price available on Amazon, the FTC said. Inside Amazon's 'punitive regime' for independent sellers, according to the FTC 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z Ms. Khan said the FTC wants to play a role in shaping the development of AI tools through the application of existing rules. FTC probing artificial intelligence tools, eyeing potential crackdown 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z The FTC’s “overarching and misguided approach” would harm consumers and independent businesses, he continued. 'A rock and a hard place': Amazon caught between retail troubles and the FTC 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z The FTC earlier this year showed tolerance for consolidation in another U.S. oil field. Analysis: US would struggle to block Exxon's politically unpopular megadeal 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z The discussions in the FTC lawsuit of Prime and fulfillment as anti-competitive tools replicate Khan’s 2017 analysis with astonishing fidelity, showing that Khan understood Amazon’s business strategy very well indeed. Column: The FTC is right about Amazon's monopolistic practices, but struggles with what to do about them 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z In response, the OpenAI chief executive said the company would work with the FTC. ChatGPT can now access up to date information 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z Using the Consumer Sentinel Network, a complaint database for law enforcement officials, the FTC said it found thousands of concerns about AI registered in the previous 12 months. FTC probing artificial intelligence tools, eyeing potential crackdown 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z But the FTC has accused Amazon of intentionally holding the Prime badge only for those sellers who use Amazon’s fulfillment service. 'A rock and a hard place': Amazon caught between retail troubles and the FTC 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z The FTC said in a statement it continued to believe that the deal was "a threat to competition" and so was putting the matter on its calendar. US FTC sets date for internal arguments on Microsoft deal to buy Activision 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z The lawsuit that her FTC filed against Amazon sends a clear signal: She doesn’t intend to make the same mistake. Column: The FTC is right about Amazon's monopolistic practices, but struggles with what to do about them 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z Several legal experts told Reuters that the FTC faces a high bar in trying to show that U.S. consumers would be better off in a world without Amazon's policies in place. FTC's Amazon antitrust lawsuit faces high bar in US court -experts 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z Federal lawmakers are conflicted about delegating regulatory authority over AI firms to the FTC. FTC probing artificial intelligence tools, eyeing potential crackdown 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z The FTC didn’t list Amazon’s new offerings for sellers in its complaint, and didn’t respond to questions about whether it had similar concerns for the new programs Amazon has introduced. 'A rock and a hard place': Amazon caught between retail troubles and the FTC 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z The FTC had fought the deal in district court but lost and appealed. US FTC sets date for internal arguments on Microsoft deal to buy Activision 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z But most of the FTC’s allegations are familiar enough. Column: The FTC is right about Amazon's monopolistic practices, but struggles with what to do about them 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z Under U.S. law, the FTC has the burden to prove that Amazon is not just a big market player with power but also that it has taken illegal steps to acquire or maintain its dominance. FTC's Amazon antitrust lawsuit faces high bar in US court -experts 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z Sen. Ted Cruz wrote to the FTC in September with questions about the agency’s plans to regulate AI over bias and disinformation concerns. FTC probing artificial intelligence tools, eyeing potential crackdown 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z Amazon’s share of the overall value of goods sold by online superstores is well above 60%, according to the FTC complaint. 'A rock and a hard place': Amazon caught between retail troubles and the FTC 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z The FTC asked the court to consider forcing the online retailer to sell assets, with the government accusing Big Tech of monopolising the most lucrative parts of the internet. Morning Bid: Rate jitters wear down wary markets 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z The FTC's long-awaited antitrust lawsuit asks a court to consider forcing the online retailer to sell assets as the government accuses Big Tech of monopolizing the most lucrative parts of the internet. Merchants want lower fees, need Amazon's ads as US FTC files suit 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Antitrust lawyer David Balto, a former policy director at the FTC, described the FTC's hard climb ahead as trying to surmount Washington state's Mt. FTC's Amazon antitrust lawsuit faces high bar in US court -experts 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z The Texas Republican said he was worried the FTC would aggressively police AI without authorization from Congress. FTC probing artificial intelligence tools, eyeing potential crackdown 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z This month, Amazon brought back Seller Fulfilled Prime, a program that allows sellers to obtain Prime eligibility badges without using Fulfillment by Amazon — one of the key tenets in the FTC’s complaint. 'A rock and a hard place': Amazon caught between retail troubles and the FTC 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z Amazon also agreed in May to pay $25 million to settle FTC allegations it violated children's privacy rights by failing to delete recordings by virtual assistant Alexa. Longtime Amazon critic Lina Khan seeks to rein in retailer 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Now, the FTC along with 17 state attorneys general want Amazon to get rid of fees which they say force the merchants to depend on Amazon, including the company's costly advertising fee. Merchants want lower fees, need Amazon's ads as US FTC files suit 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Hazel said Amazon would need to show its reasons are "legitimate" in order to counter the FTC's claims. FTC's Amazon antitrust lawsuit faces high bar in US court -experts 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z “For the FTC to undertake new regulation or an investigation, more than fearmongering and fanciful speculation are required by law,” he wrote. FTC probing artificial intelligence tools, eyeing potential crackdown 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z The FTC alleges Amazon holds sellers in the program to stricter delivery benchmarks and does not always follow through on the promise to display a Prime badge. 'A rock and a hard place': Amazon caught between retail troubles and the FTC 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z Long before her time at the FTC, Khan has been an influential critic of Big Tech. Longtime Amazon critic Lina Khan seeks to rein in retailer 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Stacy Mitchell, co-executive director of nonprofit advocacy group the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, said on Tuesday the FTC's lawsuit will "make Amazon much more cautious about what it does now" regarding merchants. Merchants want lower fees, need Amazon's ads as US FTC files suit 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Zapolsky said the FTC's complaint pretends that "everyday retail competition doesn't exist." FTC's Amazon antitrust lawsuit faces high bar in US court -experts 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z Many Democratic lawmakers, however, want the FTC to patrol the AI marketplace more aggressively. FTC probing artificial intelligence tools, eyeing potential crackdown 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z The FTC sued Amazon in September, alleging the company illegally used its dominance in the online retail world to keep rivals from gaining a foothold. 'A rock and a hard place': Amazon caught between retail troubles and the FTC 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z Six years later, Khan, who became the FTC's chair in 2021, is leading the agency's antitrust charge against the online retailer. Longtime Amazon critic Lina Khan seeks to rein in retailer 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z The FTC alleges that shoppers are inundated with sponsored content in their search results because of Amazon's advertising strategy, creating hurdles for customers who want organic results. Merchants want lower fees, need Amazon's ads as US FTC files suit 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z FTC Chair Lina Khan said in a statement Amazon used "punitive and coercive tactics" to unlawfully maintain a monopoly. FTC's Amazon antitrust lawsuit faces high bar in US court -experts 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z Last month, a dozen Democratic senators proposed the Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2023 that tasks the FTC with enforcing requirements for companies to assess their AI products. FTC probing artificial intelligence tools, eyeing potential crackdown 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z One of those anti-competitive practices, the FTC alleged, was to coerce independent sellers into using Amazon’s fulfillment services in order to be successful. 'A rock and a hard place': Amazon caught between retail troubles and the FTC 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z David Zapolsky, the company's senior vice president of global public policy and general counsel, claimed the FTC case "is wrong on the facts and the law." FTC hits Amazon with "one of the most important antitrust cases in US history" 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Lindsay Windham, co-founder of accessory merchant Distil Union, is happy with the FTC's move and hopes it will keep more money in her business' pocket. Merchants want lower fees, need Amazon's ads as US FTC files suit 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z The FTC's lawsuit is related to but broader than a series of private consumer cases filed in recent years against Amazon that are pending in the same U.S. federal court. FTC's Amazon antitrust lawsuit faces high bar in US court -experts 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z Covington advised Amazon in two consumer privacy settlements with the FTC in May related to the company’s Alexa voice assistant and Ring home security service. Amazon has deep bench of defense lawyers to fight US FTC lawsuit 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Amazon disputes the FTC’s allegations, arguing the third-party sellers on its platform can choose to use Amazon’s fulfillment services or another provider, and that Amazon’s “innovation” and “customer-centric focus” has benefited consumers. 'A rock and a hard place': Amazon caught between retail troubles and the FTC 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z "Amazon is a monopoly, and we're thrilled to see the FTC end its coercive tactics." FTC hits Amazon with "one of the most important antitrust cases in US history" 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Bryan Croft, chief executive of HC Brands, which sells personalized products under the brand name 904 Custom on Amazon, said blocking Amazon's advertising business "doesn't seem to be the correct direction" for the FTC. Merchants want lower fees, need Amazon's ads as US FTC files suit 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z The private antitrust cases offer an early window into some of the legal arguments Amazon could be expected to make to challenge the FTC's lawsuit. FTC's Amazon antitrust lawsuit faces high bar in US court -experts 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z A Covington spokesperson did not respond to a request for comment on whether the firm is defending Amazon in the FTC antitrust case. Amazon has deep bench of defense lawyers to fight US FTC lawsuit 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z “If they march forward with these planned initiatives to drive more revenue … the FTC is going to use all of these decisions as examples of how Amazon is abusing their power.” 'A rock and a hard place': Amazon caught between retail troubles and the FTC 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z "Today the FTC took a first step to restoring the liberty of every individual and business who relies on essential internet platforms to exchange goods, services and ideas with one another." FTC hits Amazon with "one of the most important antitrust cases in US history" 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Amazon is a monopoly and misuses its powers, according to the FTC, which quotes a seller as saying: "We have nowhere else to go and Amazon knows it." Amazon faces landmark monopoly lawsuit by FTC 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z President George W. Bush, could be assigned to the FTC's lawsuit because the agency said several Amazon cases pending before him were related factually and legally to the new complaint. FTC's Amazon antitrust lawsuit faces high bar in US court -experts 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z The company is likely to rely on multiple law firms to defend the FTC case. Amazon has deep bench of defense lawyers to fight US FTC lawsuit 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Fulfillment by Amazon is central to the FTC’s argument that the online retailer maintains a monopoly through anti-competitive practices that keep rivals out of the market. 'A rock and a hard place': Amazon caught between retail troubles and the FTC 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z The 172-page complaint "lays out how Amazon has used a set of punitive and coercive tactics to unlawfully maintain its monopolies," FTC chair Lina Khan said in a statement. FTC hits Amazon with "one of the most important antitrust cases in US history" 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z The FTC accused Amazon, a company started in a garage in 1994 and today worth $1.3 trillion, of fighting efforts by sellers on its online marketplace to offer products more cheaply on other platforms. Amazon faces landmark monopoly lawsuit by FTC 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z The FTC said it took Amazon to court not because it was big but because it was bad. FTC hits Amazon with antitrust lawsuit accusing it of manipulating the online marketplace 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Covington & Burling, another major Washington firm, worked with Williams & Connolly in 2021 in an unsuccessful attempt to force FTC Chair Lina Khan, a vocal critic of Amazon, to recuse from matters involving the company. Amazon has deep bench of defense lawyers to fight US FTC lawsuit 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z The FTC alleges Amazon uses a set of anti-discounting policies to punish sellers who offer lower prices on platforms other than Amazon’s store. 'A rock and a hard place': Amazon caught between retail troubles and the FTC 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z "Seldom in the history of U.S. antitrust law has one case had the potential to do so much good for so many people," noted John Newman, deputy director of the FTC's Bureau of Competition. FTC hits Amazon with "one of the most important antitrust cases in US history" 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Amazon forces sellers to use its warehouses and delivery services, inflating costs for consumers and sellers, the FTC said. Amazon faces landmark monopoly lawsuit by FTC 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z “We’re bringing this case because Amazon’s illegal conduct has stifled competition across a huge swath of the online economy,” said FTC Bureau of Competition deputy director John Newman. FTC hits Amazon with antitrust lawsuit accusing it of manipulating the online marketplace 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z If successful, a court case could be a big boost for the FTC’s Khan, a Big Tech critic who gained prominence as a Yale law student in 2017 for her scholarly work “Amazon’s Antitrust Paradox.” Amazon sued by FTC and 17 states over allegations it inflates online prices and overcharges sellers 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z The FTC said that it was asking the court to issue a permanent injunction ordering Amazon.com to stop its unlawful conduct. US sues Amazon.com in landmark monopoly case after four-year probe 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z However, Amazon said that if the FTC lawsuit is successful, it would mean fewer products to choose from, higher prices, and slower deliveries for consumers. Amazon: US accuses online giant of illegal monopoly 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z The need to take action against Big Tech has been one of the few ideas that Democrats and Republicans have agreed on, and the FTC chief has been particularly concerned about Amazon's power. Amazon faces landmark monopoly lawsuit by FTC 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Amazon countered that the FTC is wrong on the facts and the law. FTC hits Amazon with antitrust lawsuit accusing it of manipulating the online marketplace 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z The federal complaint follows other actions the FTC has taken against Amazon in the past few months. Amazon sued by FTC and 17 states over allegations it inflates online prices and overcharges sellers 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z The FTC complaint asked for the court to consider "any preliminary or permanent equitable relief, including but not limited to structural relief, necessary to restore fair competition." US sues Amazon.com in landmark monopoly case after four-year probe 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z The FTC, along with 17 state attorneys, claims that Amazon is a "monopolist" that stops rivals and sellers from lowering prices. Amazon: US accuses online giant of illegal monopoly 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z The FTC said that it was asking the court to issue a permanent injunction ordering Amazon to stop its unlawful conduct. Amazon faces landmark monopoly lawsuit by FTC 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Amazon senior vice president David Zapolsky said the FTC had radically departed from the agency’s core focus, and the government’s desired outcome would harm markets instead of protecting consumers from unfair competition. FTC hits Amazon with antitrust lawsuit accusing it of manipulating the online marketplace 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Amazon disputes the FTC’s claims and said it makes it “clear and simple for customers to both sign up for or cancel their Prime membership.” Something new is coming to Amazon Prime Video — ads, or a $2.99 fee 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z Amazon said that the FTC lawsuit was wrongheaded and would hurt consumers by leading to higher prices and slower deliveries. US sues Amazon.com in landmark monopoly case after four-year probe 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z An Amazon spokesperson said at the time that the FTC’s claims were false. Amazon Prime Video will soon come with ads, or a $2.99 monthly charge to dodge them 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z In a press briefing, FTC Chair Lina Khan was asked about the idea of breaking up Amazon but declined to discuss it. Amazon faces landmark monopoly lawsuit by FTC 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Internet Accountability Project president Mike Davis said the FTC’s antitrust lawsuit was a crucial step needed to rein in Big Tech monopolies such as Amazon. FTC hits Amazon with antitrust lawsuit accusing it of manipulating the online marketplace 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z The regulatory agency is expected to sue Amazon for antitrust violations next week — marking the FTC’s fourth action against the company this year — according to reports from Bloomberg and Politico. Something new is coming to Amazon Prime Video — ads, or a $2.99 fee 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z FTC Chair Lina Khan said that Amazon had used illegal tactics to fend off companies that would have risen to challenge its monopoly. US sues Amazon.com in landmark monopoly case after four-year probe 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Rather than have existing anti-discrimination policies address the concerns, the senators want the FTC to tackle the issue. Democrats propose new AI regulations to curb discrimination, task FTC with enforcement 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z The FTC said that Amazon punished sellers that sought to offer prices that were lower than Amazon's by making it difficult for consumers to find the seller on Amazon's platform. Amazon faces landmark monopoly lawsuit by FTC 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z “The FTC’s case is a waste of taxpayer dollars and risks harming American consumers by degrading the benefits Amazon provides.” FTC hits Amazon with antitrust lawsuit accusing it of manipulating the online marketplace 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z The FTC also declined to comment when asked whether it might require a no-sales period or other restrictions. Kroger, Albertsons say merger preserves WA stores. History says otherwise 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z During the Trump administration which ended in 2021, the Justice Department and FTC opened probes into Google, Facebook, Apple and Amazon. US sues Amazon.com in landmark monopoly case after four-year probe 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z The senators said their proposal would require companies to assess the impact of applying AI to their work and would direct the FTC to make rules about the assessments. Democrats propose new AI regulations to curb discrimination, task FTC with enforcement 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z During the Trump administration, which ended in 2021, the Justice Department and FTC opened probes into Google, Facebook, Apple and Amazon. Amazon faces landmark monopoly lawsuit by FTC 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z FTC chairwoman Lina Khan is under mounting pressure on Capitol Hill, where her work is facing investigations from three House committees. FTC hits Amazon with antitrust lawsuit accusing it of manipulating the online marketplace 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z "The FTC will continue to scrutinize and challenge serial acquisitions, roll-ups, and other stealth consolidation schemes that unlawfully undermine fair competition and harm the American public," Khan said in a statement on Thursday. US accuses investment firm, anesthesia company of Texas monopoly scheme 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z The FTC cited internal memos at Amazon going back to 2017 discussing concern that enrollment wasn’t designed to be easy for customers to cancel. FTC accuses 3 Amazon executives of helping deceive Prime users 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z “This bill will help ensure greater transparency on the impacts of algorithms, and it will empower the FTC to better protect consumers,” said Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Massachusetts Democrat and co-sponsor of the bill. Democrats propose new AI regulations to curb discrimination, task FTC with enforcement 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z The FTC is expected to file a lawsuit against Amazon later this month after the company did not offer concessions to settle antitrust claims, the Wall Street Journal reported. Amazon drops planned merchant fee as FTC lawsuit looms - Bloomberg News 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z Ms. Khan’s conduct has led Rep. Kevin Kiley to question whether the FTC was deliberately picking losing fights to create the appearance of a need for new laws. FTC hits Amazon with antitrust lawsuit accusing it of manipulating the online marketplace 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Biden-appointed FTC Chair Lina Khan had vowed to examine what she said was the "growing influence" of private equity on competition and consumer protection. US accuses investment firm, anesthesia company of Texas monopoly scheme 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z In its June lawsuit, the FTC alleged Amazon duped consumers into signing up for Prime and deliberately made it hard to cancel. FTC accuses 3 Amazon executives of helping deceive Prime users 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z GOP lawmakers do not trust the FTC, and some Republicans question the wisdom of making new laws restricting AI. Democrats propose new AI regulations to curb discrimination, task FTC with enforcement 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z The FTC began probing the company during the Trump administration, when it also launched investigations into other tech majors. Amazon drops planned merchant fee as FTC lawsuit looms - Bloomberg News 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z The FTC and 17 states suing Amazon on Tuesday said their lawsuit was not the result of hatred for Big Tech. FTC hits Amazon with antitrust lawsuit accusing it of manipulating the online marketplace 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Anesthesia Partners denied the FTC's allegations and said it competes with large and small groups and individual anesthesiologists across Texas. US accuses investment firm, anesthesia company of Texas monopoly scheme 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z Lindsay also said he didn’t mind the perceived design flaws in the Prime subscription process because customers wouldn’t want to cancel once they discover the value of Prime, according to the FTC. FTC accuses 3 Amazon executives of helping deceive Prime users 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z Earlier this month, Sen. Ted Cruz wrote to FTC Chair Lina Khan with concern that her agency planned to aggressively police AI for discrimination and misinformation problems. Democrats propose new AI regulations to curb discrimination, task FTC with enforcement 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z A previous Republican FTC commissioner, Christine Wilson, quit this year and sharply criticized agency leadership. FTC nominees vow to combat deceptive AI practices 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z Those who have been contacted by the FTC will have until January 2024 to submit their request. Parents in US offered refunds for Fortnite purchases 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z The company said it "will vigorously defend itself against the FTC's misguided allegations." US accuses investment firm, anesthesia company of Texas monopoly scheme 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z Amazon made some changes in 2021 in response to regulator pressure from the FTC and the European Union, but executives sought to minimize the impact on the business, according to the suit. FTC accuses 3 Amazon executives of helping deceive Prime users 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z It was the biggest penalty ever imposed for breaking an FTC rule. Did your kids buy gear in Fortnite without asking you? The FTC says you could get a refund 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z If confirmed by the Senate, as expected, the two Republicans will not change the balance of power at the five-member FTC, which also enforces antitrust law. FTC nominees vow to combat deceptive AI practices 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z The firm has since clarified that the FTC is handling the distribution of compensation, and concerned players must contact the regulator directly via its website. Parents in US offered refunds for Fortnite purchases 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z Welsh Carson in a statement said it was disappointed in the FTC's unwarranted case and accused them of "using litigation to pursue radical policy theories." US accuses investment firm, anesthesia company of Texas monopoly scheme 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z 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 In an updated statement Tuesday, it referred people to the FTC’s page. Did your kids buy gear in Fortnite without asking you? The FTC says you could get a refund 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z If confirmed by the Senate, the two Republicans will not change the balance of power at the FTC, which enforces antitrust law and rules against deceptive advertising. US Senate committee to consider Biden’s Republican nominees to FTC 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z The FTC said Epic Games duped players with "deceptive interfaces" that could trigger purchases while the game loaded, and accused it of having default settings that breached people's privacy. Parents in US offered refunds for Fortnite purchases 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z Anesthesia Partners' largest presence is in Texas, according to the FTC, and it operates in seven other states, including Florida. US accuses investment firm, anesthesia company of Texas monopoly scheme 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z The FTC also prohibited GoodRx from sharing any of its users’ health data with third parties for advertising, and the company must obtain consent before sharing data for any non-advertising purpose. Free prescription discount cards from GoodRx — What’s the catch? 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z Department of Justice said that in seeking to end the FTC’s order, X merely “complains the FTC asked too many questions after Elon Musk acquired the company.” US says Elon Musk should not be immune to testifying about the former Twitter 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z FTC chair Lina Khan and Jonathan Kanter, who heads anti-trust for the Department of Justice, which is handling the Google case, have defended their records, pointing in part to wins in other industries. Google monopoly trial: Is the US losing the fight against Big Tech? 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z It is the largest fine ever levied by the FTC for breaking a rule. Parents in US offered refunds for Fortnite purchases 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z You can't say that Musk meets the standards necessary to be a Pentagon contractor, while also saying he's so reckless that he needs to be investigated by the FTC. Musk, Starlink and hypocrisy: Elon's "Benedict Arnold" moment shows US can't have it both ways 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z “The settlement with the FTC focuses on an old issue that was proactively addressed almost three years ago, before the FTC inquiry began,” the GoodRx statement says. Free prescription discount cards from GoodRx — What’s the catch? 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z But the FTC was asking questions, according to the filing, because of “sudden, radical changes at the company” after Musk took over. US says Elon Musk should not be immune to testifying about the former Twitter 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z Later this month, the FTC is widely expected to file a lawsuit against Amazon. Google monopoly trial: Is the US losing the fight against Big Tech? 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z In a decision dated Sept. 6 and released Friday, Administrative Law Judge Michael Chappell sided with the FTC, which alleged that Intuit deceived consumers with false advertisements. Intuit misled consumers with ‘free’ TurboTax ads, FTC judge says 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z Intuit had revealed the ruling last week and the FTC statement confirmed the findings on Friday. Ruling cites deceptive advertising by TurboTax software maker Intuit -FTC 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z The company disagrees with the FTC’s allegations and does not admit wrongdoing. Free prescription discount cards from GoodRx — What’s the catch? 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z The company’s July filing seeks relief from the consent order, saying that the FTC’s investigation has “spiraled out of control.” US says Elon Musk should not be immune to testifying about the former Twitter 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z The FTC still could sue to block the deal. Kroger and Albertsons to sell 413 Stores to C & S for $1.9 billion 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z Intuit can appeal the judge’s ruling to the FTC’s commissioners. Intuit misled consumers with ‘free’ TurboTax ads, FTC judge says 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z The judge's order also bars Intuit from "representing that any good or service is free, unless it is free for all consumers, clearly discloses any limits to the offer," the FTC said. Ruling cites deceptive advertising by TurboTax software maker Intuit -FTC 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z For future ZeniMax games, the company’s decisions would be made “on a case-by-case basis, taking into account player demand and sentiment,” Microsoft said in response to the FTC’s complaint. Microsoft bets on new game, Starfield, to drive Xbox sales 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z But the government’s filing Monday said the FTC was requesting information because it wanted to see if the company was properly protecting user data during its transformation from Twitter into X under Musk’s rule. US says Elon Musk should not be immune to testifying about the former Twitter 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z Colleen Tressler, a senior project manager for the FTC, has tracked consumer issues including identity theft for more than three decades. Information theft is on the rise. People are particularly vulnerable after natural disasters 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z But Intuit has fought the FTC’s case because the agency is seeking further restrictions on its business practices. Intuit misled consumers with ‘free’ TurboTax ads, FTC judge says 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z Amgen's acquisition of Horizon was the first biotech deal challenged since the FTC's 2021 launch of a pharmaceutical merger task force, which has been followed by workshops designed to explore concerns over increased industry consolidation. Analysis: FTC settlement could shelter Amgen from US price cuts, taxes 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z It also prevents Amgen from buying any competitors to the two Horizon drugs without the FTC's permission. Amgen gets US FTC's go-ahead for $27.8 bln Horizon deal 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z In a Monday filing on behalf of the FTC, the U.S. US says Elon Musk should not be immune to testifying about the former Twitter 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z If you believe your personal information has been compromised, you should first go to IdentityTheft.gov, where the FTC will provide you with an individualized recovery plan. Information theft is on the rise. People are particularly vulnerable after natural disasters 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z The FTC filed a lawsuit on May 16 aimed at stopping the transaction, but suspended its challenge in late August. U.S. FTC allows Amgen to move forward with $27.8 bln Horizon deal - CNBC 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z The move signals the FTC's uncertainty that a court would support its novel theory of future competition being disadvantaged by Amgen's "bundling" of drugs in negotiations with insurers. Analysis: FTC settlement could shelter Amgen from US price cuts, taxes 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z Consolidation in the industry has given companies the power to engage in exclusionary practices that can cause prices for essential medications to surge, the FTC said. Amgen gets US FTC's go-ahead for $27.8 bln Horizon deal 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z The proposed settlement ensures Black Knight's divestiture of Empower and Optimal Blue, two businesses that provide services in the mortgage origination process, the FTC said. US FTC secures settlement with ICE, Black Knight over $11.7 bln deal 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z The FTC recommends everyone do the following to keep your personal identity safe: Information theft is on the rise. People are particularly vulnerable after natural disasters 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z The suspension enabled the FTC to consider whether the agency should settle the case. U.S. FTC allows Amgen to move forward with $27.8 bln Horizon deal - CNBC 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z The settlement ensures Black Knight's divestiture of two businesses that provide services in the mortgage origination process, the FTC said in a statement. US FTC says it secures settlement with ICE and Black Knight 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z Finally, file a complaint with the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov and/or report the instance to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center. How to avoid the No. 1 text message scam putting your money at risk 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z The FTC initially launched a lawsuit against the proposed deal but this month moved to drop it as the sides tried to negotiate a settlement. US FTC secures settlement with ICE, Black Knight over $11.7 bln deal 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z The FTC alleged that Amazon cut the hourly pay originally promised the drivers without giving them adequate notice and diverted tips that customers paid, which the company had said would flow 100% to the drivers. Column: Businesses keep complaining about shoplifting, but wage theft is a bigger crime 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z It planned to persuade U.K. and EU authorities to accept a remedy based on agreements with rivals, then to return to negotiations with the FTC. How the Microsoft-Activision deal came back from the dead 2023-08-27T04:00:00Z The FTC had initially expressed concern that the deal, which combines the two top mortgage technology providers, would drive up costs, reduce innovation, and limit lenders' choices. US FTC says it secures settlement with ICE and Black Knight 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z The FTC also recommends that you forward suspicious text messages to 7726, which helps wireless providers identify and intercept similar text messages. How to avoid the No. 1 text message scam putting your money at risk 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z The FTC had initially expressed concern that the $11.7 billion deal, which combines the two top mortgage technology providers, would drive up costs, reduce innovation and limit lenders' choices. US FTC secures settlement with ICE, Black Knight over $11.7 bln deal 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z The $61.7 million was “the full amount that Amazon allegedly withheld from drivers,” the FTC said. Column: Businesses keep complaining about shoplifting, but wage theft is a bigger crime 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z On July 11, Corley ruled against the FTC, saying that the agency had failed to show how the merger would harm gamers. How the Microsoft-Activision deal came back from the dead 2023-08-27T04:00:00Z The FTC filed a lawsuit on May 16 aimed at stopping the transaction in a rare move to block a large pharmaceutical deal. FTC suspends challenge to block Amgen's $27.8 billion deal for Horizon Therapeutics 2023-08-26T04:00:00Z According to the FTC, the most common scam text messages often claimed to be from large banks, including Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Chase and Citibank. How to avoid the No. 1 text message scam putting your money at risk 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z "To address these concerns, the Commission's order provides structural relief and a variety of tools to preserve competition in these critical markets," Henry Liu, director of the FTC's Bureau of Competition, said in a statement. US FTC secures settlement with ICE, Black Knight over $11.7 bln deal 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z After the FTC opened its investigation, Amazon restored the original pay scale. Column: Businesses keep complaining about shoplifting, but wage theft is a bigger crime 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z The court would later deny the FTC’s request to block the acquisition while the agency appealed her ruling to a higher court. How the Microsoft-Activision deal came back from the dead 2023-08-27T04:00:00Z The FTC, which is focused on competitive harms from businesses, dispatched officials to Brussels earlier this year to help implement the rules. ‘Unthinkable’: FTC’s work with foreign regulators under fire from Congress 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z But Wednesday’s letter to the FTC — also signed by the nonprofit Center for Digital Democracy — says Fairplay, as well as independent ad buyers, conducted follow-up research suggesting that the ads are, in fact, personalized. Children’s advocates ask FTC to investigate Google for targeting ads to kids 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z Liu has already begun work at the FTC, the agency said. US antitrust regulator names Henry Liu to head competition unit 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z One more red flag from the FTC: “Scammers make lots of vague and sentimental claims but give no specifics about how your donation will be used.” Disasters like Hilary are a magnet for fraudsters. Look out for these scams 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z Neither situation is fully resolved: Microsoft and Activision await a decision from U.K. regulators on the fresh probe, and the FTC is appealing a July 11 court ruling in favor of the acquisition. How the Microsoft-Activision deal came back from the dead 2023-08-27T04:00:00Z Lawmakers are probing Ms. Khan’s leadership and judgment, in the wake of a mass exodus of staff and the departure of all Republican FTC commissioners. ‘Unthinkable’: FTC’s work with foreign regulators under fire from Congress 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z “The FTC must launch an immediate and comprehensive investigation and use its subpoena authority to better understand Google’s black box child-directed ad targeting.” Children’s advocates ask FTC to investigate Google for targeting ads to kids 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z Generative AI raises competition concerns and is a focus of the FTC's Bureau of Technology along with its Office of Technology, the agency said in a blog post in June. Factbox: Governments race to regulate AI tools 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z And yet you both want to turn this embarrassment of riches into a parade of your excess — a slap-fight between the Pilsbury Divorced-boy and three FTC investigations stacked in a trench coat. Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg: Fight me, cowards 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z Suddenly, the FTC found itself in an impossible situation. How the Microsoft-Activision deal came back from the dead 2023-08-27T04:00:00Z She is advocating for the Biden administration’s proposed rewrite of merger rules that are under development and formally announced a new leader of the FTC’s Bureau of Competition. ‘Unthinkable’: FTC’s work with foreign regulators under fire from Congress 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z You may not have gotten an offer like this, but chances are you know someone who has, especially as scams often target specific communities, according to the FTC. Investment scams are everywhere on social media. Here’s how to spot one 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z Amazon is expected to meet with FTC officials this week, likely to discuss the lawsuit. Booksellers call for FTC to probe Amazon 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z 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 The FTC had held off on going to federal court in December because Microsoft couldn’t legally close its acquisition amid ongoing antitrust reviews in the U.K. and EU. How the Microsoft-Activision deal came back from the dead 2023-08-27T04:00:00Z The FTC said Wednesday it received Mr. Cruz’s letter but declined to comment on it. ‘Unthinkable’: FTC’s work with foreign regulators under fire from Congress 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z “Delete, hang up, and walk away,” the FTC advises. Investment scams are everywhere on social media. Here’s how to spot one 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z In them, they asked that the trial judge exclude evidence about the FTX bankruptcy, the solvency of FTC and its affiliated trading platform, Alameda Research, and their ability to pay customers back. Testimony from Sam Bankman-Fried’s trusted inner circle will be used to convict him, prosecutors say 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z In a statement, Experian said its marketing emails now include an "Email Preferences Center" that goes beyond the changes sought by the FTC. US FTC fines Experian unit for spamming consumers 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z The FTC says, however, the files were stored unencrypted on Zoom's servers for up to 60 days before being transferred to secure cloud storage. Not so private room: Zoom’s AI privacy fiasco exposes how vulnerable we are to Big Tech's whims 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z Ms. Khan spoke to liberal groups on Thursday about the FTC and Justice Department’s desired overhaul of the enforcement handbook for more aggressive scrutinizing of business transactions. FTC’s Lina Khan charging forward on a mission to beef up antitrust laws 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z One tell-tale sign of a crypto con is when the scammer asks you to send money in advance for any reason, the FTC warns. Investment scams are everywhere on social media. Here’s how to spot one 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z The FTC also recently accused Amazon of enrolling customers into its Prime subscription service without their consent. Amazon plans to cut some of its private-label clothing brands 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z "Although we disagree with the FTC's allegations, the agreement allows us to move forward and continue to focus on serving consumers the best way possible," Experian said. US FTC fines Experian unit for spamming consumers 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z The FTC began probing Amazon during the Trump administration when the government decided to investigate several big tech companies for allegedly breaking antitrust law. Amazon scraps private label brands to cut costs, address antitrust scrutiny - source 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z Ms. Khan and the FTC are under investigation by three House committees: Judiciary, Energy and Commerce Committee and the Oversight and Accountability committees. FTC’s Lina Khan charging forward on a mission to beef up antitrust laws 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z But she encourages people to report the scams to the BBB, the CFPB, the FTC, and the Internet Crime Complaint Center. Investment scams are everywhere on social media. Here’s how to spot one 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z The FTC may be close to bringing an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon. Amazon plans to cut some of its private-label clothing brands 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z FTC staff also spoke with officials from the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union early in the year and again in July, along with people from the Colorado attorney general's office, said Director Dan Waldvogle. Focus: FTC queries on Kroger's Albertsons deal focus on small grocers 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z The company, which has denied any wrongdoing, is set to meet next week with the FTC to argue that the agency should not file an antitrust suit against the retailer, Reuters reported earlier this week. Amazon scraps private label brands to cut costs, address antitrust scrutiny - source 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z No Republican-appointed commissioners remain at the FTC and more than 120 employees have exited the independent regulatory agency since Ms. Khan’s 2021 confirmation, according to the Energy and Commerce Committee. FTC’s Lina Khan charging forward on a mission to beef up antitrust laws 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z The FTC advises consumers to read the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s precious metals fraud alert before investing in bullion, bullion coins, collectible coins, or gold. Investment scams are everywhere on social media. Here’s how to spot one 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z Representatives from Amazon are set to meet with FTC officials this month in what could be one of the final steps before a lawsuit or settlement is filed, according to The Wall Street Journal. Amazon plans to cut some of its private-label clothing brands 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z It is unclear if the FTC will try to stop the transaction or when a decision would be reached. Focus: FTC queries on Kroger's Albertsons deal focus on small grocers 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z The FTC and VSP could not immediately be reached for comment. US congressional panel probes FTC regulation of vision care insurance 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z The FTC typically holds meetings with companies after lengthy investigations before deciding whether to file a suit. Amazon.com set to meet with FTC ahead of potential antitrust lawsuit -source 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z “It’s all part of a marketing scheme to get you to pay thousands of dollars for what turns out to be empty promises,” the FTC warns in its consumer alert. Investment scams are everywhere on social media. Here’s how to spot one 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z So-called “romance scams” often target lonely and isolated individuals, according to Will Maxson, assistant director of the Division of Marketing Practices at the FTC. People are losing more money to scammers than ever before. Here’s how to keep yourself safe 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z Kroger said it was working with the FTC on a divestiture plan to resolve antitrust concerns. Focus: FTC queries on Kroger's Albertsons deal focus on small grocers 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z The White House referred questions about the study to the FTC, where spokesperson Douglas Farrar declined to comment. Illinois to ban advertising for guns allegedly marketed to kids and militants 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z The FTC declined comment on the planned meeting. Amazon.com set to meet with FTC ahead of potential antitrust lawsuit -source 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z The joint stipulation dissolves a temporary restraining order against ICE's $11.7 billion proposed buyout of Black Knight, allowing the companies and the FTC to continue working toward a final settlement agreement, the companies said. ICE, Black Knight agree with FTC to dismiss court case against proposed deal 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z To avoid falling for these frauds, the FTC recommends independently researching the company — especially by searching the company’s name along with terms like “review” or “scam.” People are losing more money to scammers than ever before. Here’s how to keep yourself safe 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z "Kroger and the FTC are focused on ensuring that any divested stores are positioned for success," the company said in a statement. Focus: FTC queries on Kroger's Albertsons deal focus on small grocers 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z Mr. Wester told the FTC in his complaint that he felt misled by the advertising for Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” cars. Tesla under investigation in California for autopilot safety, misleading marketing 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z The FTC in June sued Amazon, accusing it of enrolling millions of consumers into its paid subscription Amazon Prime service without their consent and making it hard for them to cancel. Amazon.com set to meet with FTC ahead of potential antitrust lawsuit -source 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z The FTC did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. L3Harris says deal for Aerojet gets go-ahead from U.S. regulator 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z To protect your personal information, the FTC simply recommends steering clear of online quizzes. People are losing more money to scammers than ever before. Here’s how to keep yourself safe 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z FTC staff spoke with the group in April. Focus: FTC queries on Kroger's Albertsons deal focus on small grocers 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z The FTC and Tesla could not immediately be reached for comment. California attorney general investigating Tesla on Autopilot safety, false advertising 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z Amazon called the FTC's claims "false on the facts and the law." Amazon.com set to meet with FTC ahead of potential antitrust lawsuit -source 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z The second was before an FTC administrative law judge, where the deal was set to go to trial on Aug. 2. US FTC official withdraws case against Microsoft-Activision deal before internal agency judge 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z “Asked to enter your mother’s maiden name? Say it’s something else: Parmesan or another word you’ll remember,” advises Terri Miller, consumer education specialist at the FTC. People are losing more money to scammers than ever before. Here’s how to keep yourself safe 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z Jones, who said the FTC has not deposed anyone in his trade group, is pushing for enforcement of a Depression era law that requires companies to give all customers the same price. Focus: FTC queries on Kroger's Albertsons deal focus on small grocers 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z After billionaire Elon Musk took over Twitter last year, the company laid off thousands of employees and drastically cut costs, prompting questions about whether it had the resources to comply with the FTC consent order. Twitter to subpoena Senator Elizabeth Warren over communications with U.S. agencies 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z The FTC on May 31 announced a $5.8 million settlement with Amazon's Ring doorbell camera unit after the agency said cameras had been used for spying on some customers. Amazon.com set to meet with FTC ahead of potential antitrust lawsuit -source 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z It was this attack that the agency put on hold on Thursday, in an order made by FTC Secretary April Tabor. US FTC official withdraws case against Microsoft-Activision deal before internal agency judge 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z To avoid being scammed when selling via an online platform, the FTC recommends checking buyers’ profiles, not sharing any codes sent to your phone or email, and avoiding accepting online payments from unknown persons. People are losing more money to scammers than ever before. Here’s how to keep yourself safe 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z It has been left increasingly isolated in opposition after U.S. regulator, the FTC, failed to block it in court last week, and the CMA has taken the unprecedented step of reopening talks. UK antitrust regulator: We await new Microsoft proposal on Activision deal 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z Twitter asked last week for the consent order to be scrapped, accusing the FTC of bias and overreach in filings in federal court in San Francisco. Twitter to subpoena Senator Elizabeth Warren over communications with U.S. agencies 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z The FTC also accused Mr. Dilger and Mr. Armstrong of paying “experts” to appear on local TV hocking the product, without disclosing that these appearances were a paid advertisement on behalf of Rejuvica. Rejuvica makers ordered by FTC to refund customers at least $650,000 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z Microsoft and Activision argued in a motion posted to the FTC's website on Wednesday that withdrawing the agency's case was both mandatory and in the public interest. US FTC official withdraws case against Microsoft-Activision deal before internal agency judge 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z The guidelines reflect how the FTC and Justice Department currently enforce laws against illegal mergers, which would replace guidelines from 2010 on companies buying competitors and 2020 guidelines on companies merging with suppliers. U.S. antitrust enforcers tackle digital platforms in new merger guidelines 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z "The latest, and most egregious, example of the FTC’s rejection of sound antitrust policy was the decision to seek a preliminary injunction against a procompetitive transaction, Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision," the lawmakers wrote. Republican lawmakers urge FTC to drop fight against Microsoft deal for Activision 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z In 2011, Twitter and the FTC reached the consent decree after two data breaches at the social media company, with Twitter agreeing at the time it would not mislead users about privacy protections. Twitter to subpoena Senator Elizabeth Warren over communications with U.S. agencies 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z To settle the FTC’s allegations, the company and the two men agreed to a proposed court order. Rejuvica makers ordered by FTC to refund customers at least $650,000 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z More than 180 enforcement actions and initiatives are part of the initiative, including five that the FTC formally announced on Tuesday. FTC, U.S. regulators crack down on illegal robocalls, telemarketing 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z Or it could keep fighting both in the federal appeals court and in the internal FTC court. US FTC eyes options after Microsoft/Activision loss, source says 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z The FTC confirmed receipt of the letter but otherwise declined comment. Republican lawmakers urge FTC to drop fight against Microsoft deal for Activision 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z Circuit Court of Appeals last week rejected the FTC's request, removing one of the few remaining hurdles stopping Xbox maker Microsoft from closing the deal and expanding its gaming business. Plaintiffs ask US Supreme Court to temporarily halt Microsoft, Activision merger 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z On Tuesday the FTC, in conjunction with 101 federal and state law enforcers, plans to announce "Operation Stop Scam Calls," a crackdown on telemarketers, lead generators and others responsible for billions of illegal telemarketing calls. US sues 'consent farm' operator for 'massive' telemarketing deception 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z “We don’t know too many people out there who enjoy getting scam calls,” Samuel Levine, director of the FTC consumer protection bureau, told reporters. FTC, U.S. regulators crack down on illegal robocalls, telemarketing 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z The FTC could also drop the appeal, especially if the deal closes, but proceed with the hearing before the FTC's judge where any ruling could still face further appeals. US FTC eyes options after Microsoft/Activision loss, source says 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z In their response, the Commanders in a letter to the FTC portrayed Friedman as a disgruntled former employee who was fired from the team in October 2020 for “professional misconduct.” Jason Friedman files defamation lawsuit against Commanders, attorney 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z The FTC is considering its options after its losses in its bid to stop the deal, a source told Reuters on Monday amid expectations the agency's fight is nearing the end. Plaintiffs ask US Supreme Court to temporarily halt Microsoft, Activision merger 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z Smith said he wanted assurances from the Competition and Markets Authority that the FTC’s failure to block the deal played no part in its reasoning for requesting a delay to give Microsoft another chance. Microsoft and UK regulators want more time to work on $69 billion Activision deal 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z The judge also asked whether the FTC's initial defeat in the U.S. had been taken into consideration by the CMA. Microsoft, UK ask for two-month pause of appeal over Activision deal 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z On Tuesday, a district court judge in California denied a motion to stop the deal while an internal FTC judge considers it, and on Friday an appeals court denied a motion to pause it. US FTC eyes options after Microsoft/Activision loss, source says 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z OpenAI's CEO has said the startup follows the law and will work with the FTC. Insight: Race towards 'autonomous' AI agents grips Silicon Valley 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z The decision by a US judge to reject a request by the FTC late on Thursday to temporarily halt the deal means the merger could be completed by Tuesday. Call of Duty battle over after Sony deal with Microsoft 2023-07-16T04:00:00Z The FTC had argued the deal would hurt consumers whether they played video games on consoles or had subscriptions because Microsoft would have an incentive to shut out rivals like Sony Group. Microsoft signs agreement to keep Call of Duty on Playstation 2023-07-16T04:00:00Z In June, the companies withdrew their filing and submitted it again to give the FTC more time to conduct their initial review. Pfizer’s $43 billion takeover of Bothell-based Seagen faces FTC scrutiny 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z Or it could focus on the federal appeals court and drop the internal FTC process. US FTC eyes options after Microsoft/Activision loss, source says 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z The FTC was seeking an injunction to prevent Microsoft from moving to close the deal as early as this weekend. Microsoft moves closer to completing $69 billion Activision takeover after court rebuffs regulators 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z The agency asked the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals late on Thursday to require the companies to delay consummating the transaction while the court considered the FTC's broader appeal. Microsoft asks court to reject FTC request to pause Activision deal 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z In further tweets after the hearing, Khan said the "FTC's work is materially helping people in their daily lives. We're tackling noncompetes, high drug prices, undue repair restrictions, junk fees, subscription traps, and more." Who is Lina Khan? Meet the unshakeable FTC chair rattling Big Tech 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z The companies said when the deal was announced that they expected close FTC scrutiny, but didn’t foresee any antitrust difficulties. Pfizer’s $43 billion takeover of Bothell-based Seagen faces FTC scrutiny 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z An FTC spokesperson had no comment on the investigation, which was first reported by the Washington Post on Thursday. FTC investigating ChatGPT creator OpenAI over consumer protection issues 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z The FTC declined to comment on the ruling. Microsoft moves closer to completing $69 billion Activision takeover after court rebuffs regulators 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z "The Court should not mistake the FTC’s litigation gamesmanship for an emergency meriting this Court’s deviation from the ordinary appellate process," the company wrote. Microsoft asks court to reject FTC request to pause Activision deal 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z Khan's appearance came just two days after the FTC suffered a courtroom setback in its attempt to rein in engorged market titan Microsoft. Who is Lina Khan? Meet the unshakeable FTC chair rattling Big Tech 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z However, in May, the FTC challenged Amgen’s proposed purchase of Horizon Therapeutics. Pfizer’s $43 billion takeover of Bothell-based Seagen faces FTC scrutiny 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z The FTC document the Post published told OpenAI the agency was investigating whether it has “engaged in unfair or deceptive privacy or data security practices” or practices harming consumers. FTC investigating ChatGPT creator OpenAI over consumer protection issues 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z “This case is about more than a single video game and the console hardware to play it,” the FTC said. Microsoft moves closer to completing $69 billion Activision takeover after court rebuffs regulators 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z "The district court’s consideration of the FTC's primary claim at trial shows that the court did not misapply the law," Microsoft said. Microsoft asks court to reject FTC request to pause Activision deal 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z The company's looming $69 billion takeover of video game company Activision-Blizzard prompted FTC staff to try and halt the deal — which would be the single largest merger in the history of the technology industry. Who is Lina Khan? Meet the unshakeable FTC chair rattling Big Tech 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z Antitrust experts say the FTC faces an uphill battle to convince a judge to block the deal because of the voluntary concessions offered by Microsoft to allay fears it could dominate the gaming market. Explainer: What challenges does Microsoft's $69 bln Activision deal face? 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z OpenAI founder Sam Altman tweeted disappointment that the investigation was disclosed in a “leak,” noting that the move would “not help build trust,” but added that the company will work with the FTC. FTC investigating ChatGPT creator OpenAI over consumer protection issues 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z FTC on Thursday was still trying to halt the deal by asking the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals for a "temporary pause" on the companies closing it. UK regulator extends Microsoft-Activision deadline to Aug. 29 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z The fight was the second time that the FTC during the Biden administration sought to prevent a Big Tech firm from buying a content company, and the second time it lost in court. Microsoft asks court to reject FTC request to pause Activision deal 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z Microsoft isn't the only company that has led the FTC on a courthouse chase. Who is Lina Khan? Meet the unshakeable FTC chair rattling Big Tech 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z Britain's antitrust regulator, which blocked the deal in April, took a U-turn after a federal U.S. judge rejected the FTC's request to put the deal on hold. Explainer: What challenges does Microsoft's $69 bln Activision deal face? 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z In its latest request to pause the deal, the FTC said judge Jacqueline Scott Corley's decision "raises serious, substantial issues for the Court of Appeals to resolve". Fresh boost for Microsoft's bid to buy Call of Duty maker 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z The FTC’s move represents the most significant regulatory threat so far to the nascent but fast-growing AI industry, although it’s not the only challenge facing these companies. The FTC reportedly opens an investigation of ChatGPT creator OpenAI over consumer protection issues 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z The FTC's letter asks what steps OpenAI has taken to address its products' potential to "generate statements about real individuals that are false, misleading, disparaging or harmful". ChatGPT owner in probe over risks around false answers 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z In fact, the FTC's growing tally of formidable victories against tech titans is partly a credit to the agency's legislative tools. Who is Lina Khan? Meet the unshakeable FTC chair rattling Big Tech 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z Microsoft said the company would fight the FTC's appeal after the U.S. regulator failed to show the deal would be illegal under antitrust law in a federal court in San Francisco. Explainer: What challenges does Microsoft's $69 bln Activision deal face? 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z "The FTC asks this court to enjoin the merger at issue pending resolution of the FTC's appeal to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The motion is denied," the judge said. Fresh boost for Microsoft's bid to buy Call of Duty maker 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z Last year, Twitter agreed to pay $150 million in a settlement with the FTC and the Justice Department to resolve allegations that it misused private user information in order to target advertising. Twitter seeks termination of FTC order over data practices 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z The FTC is also looking at OpenAI's approach to data privacy and how it obtains data to train and inform the AI. ChatGPT owner in probe over risks around false answers 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z "My problem is that you're a bully," said Issa, who vowed not to support the FTC's requested $160 million budget increase, telling Khan to "stick to the things you do well." Who is Lina Khan? Meet the unshakeable FTC chair rattling Big Tech 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z The FTC appealed that loss late on Wednesday, and Microsoft has said it would fight that appeal. U.S. FTC asks court to temporarily halt Microsoft's acquisition of Activision 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z Earlier this week, Microsoft President Brad Smith said the company was "disappointed that the FTC is continuing to pursue what has become a demonstrably weak case". Fresh boost for Microsoft's bid to buy Call of Duty maker 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z Since Musk took over Twitter, the company has laid off thousands of employees and drastically cut costs, prompting questions about whether the company had the resources to comply with the FTC consent order. Twitter seeks termination of FTC order over data practices 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z The investigation by the FTC was first reported by the Washington Post, which published a copy of the letter. ChatGPT owner in probe over risks around false answers 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z The company petitioned the FTC to have Khan remove herself from a recent case. Who is Lina Khan? Meet the unshakeable FTC chair rattling Big Tech 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z The House Judiciary Committee grilled the Biden appointee, whose tenure at the FTC has driven away many employees and all GOP commissioners, amid questions about the politicization of the regulatory agency’s actions. FTC Chair Khan under fire for allegedly ignoring Congress, wasting taxpayer cash 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z To address the FTC's concerns, Microsoft had agreed to license the hit video game Call of Duty to rivals, including a 10-year contract with Japan's Nintendo, if the deal was completed. Fresh boost for Microsoft's bid to buy Call of Duty maker 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z In 2011, Twitter and the FTC reached the consent decree after two data breaches at the social media company, with Twitter agreeing at the time that it would not mislead users about privacy protections. Twitter seeks termination of FTC order over data practices 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z Appointed by President Joe Biden, she is a controversial figure, with critics arguing that she is pushing the FTC beyond the boundaries of its authority. ChatGPT owner in probe over risks around false answers 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz, a staunch advocate for data privacy reform, praised Khan and pointed to the FTC's recent privacy enforcement action against Amazon Ring security cameras. Who is Lina Khan? Meet the unshakeable FTC chair rattling Big Tech 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z “To date, the FTC has not fully complied with a single request for documents from this committee and because of her mismanagement not even her own staff is impressed with Chairman Khan’s leadership.” FTC Chair Khan under fire for allegedly ignoring Congress, wasting taxpayer cash 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z FTC Chair Lina Khan, who is testifying before Congress Thursday, has raised concerns about AI, saying enforcers “need to be vigilant early” with transformative tools like artificial intelligence. OpenAI’s ChatGPT probed by FTC over consumer harms 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z In March, the Center for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Policy, a prominent tech ethics group filed a complaint with the FTC. FTC probes ChatGPT over possible consumer harms 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z She did not mention the FTC's investigation into OpenAI, which is at a preliminary stage. ChatGPT owner in probe over risks around false answers 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z She said the FTC hadn’t shown that the merger would cause serious harm and was unlikely to prevail if it took the case to a full trial. FTC appeals judge’s ruling that would allow Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard takeover 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z “The FTC is firing on all cylinders, fighting every day to protect the American people from unlawful business practices,” Ms. Khan said. FTC Chair Khan under fire for allegedly ignoring Congress, wasting taxpayer cash 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z The Washington Post earlier reported on the FTC’s probe. OpenAI’s ChatGPT probed by FTC over consumer harms 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z FTC Chair Lina Khan, who was scheduled to testify before Congress Thursday, has been a vocal critic of the popular AI chatbot. FTC probes ChatGPT over possible consumer harms 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z The FTC probe is not the company's first challenge over such issues. ChatGPT owner in probe over risks around false answers 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z District Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley said the deal - the largest in the history of the tech industry - deserved scrutiny but the FTC hadn’t shown that it would cause serious harm. House Republicans interrogate FTC’s Khan over ethics, antitrust issues 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z More than 120 employees left the FTC within a year of Ms. Khan’s 2021 confirmation and the agency’s work has since deteriorated, according to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. FTC Chair Khan under fire for allegedly ignoring Congress, wasting taxpayer cash 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z A prominent tech ethics group filed a complaint in March urging the FTC to halt further commercial deployment of the technology that powers ChatGPT. OpenAI’s ChatGPT probed by FTC over consumer harms 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z The order seeks a stay that would prevent the FTC from deposing Musk. Twitter seeks end to U.S. oversight of data use as FTC’s Lina Kahn goes before House committee 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z In announcing the hearing, the House Judiciary Committee, led by Representative Jim Jordan, said it would focus on “mismanagement of the FTC and its disregard for ethics and congressional oversight” as well as “politicized rulemakings.” US FTC chair to face questions on court losses in congressional hearing 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z Earlier this week, the FTC's request to block the takeover was rejected by a district judge in San Francisco. Microsoft-Activision: US regulator to appeal $69bn gaming deal ruling 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z While Republicans and Democrats sparred, the FTC’s aggressive pursuit of technology companies has not stopped. FTC Chair Khan under fire for allegedly ignoring Congress, wasting taxpayer cash 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z In April, the committee subpoenaed Khan after an investigation by the panel that concluded the FTC “harassed” Twitter in the wake of Musk’s acquisition. House Republicans set to interrogate FTC’s Khan over ethics, antitrust issues 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z “X Corp. has responded to this avalanche of demands as best it can, responding promptly to FTC inquiries and producing more than 22,000 documents to date,” the filing states. Twitter seeks end to U.S. oversight of data use as FTC’s Lina Kahn goes before House committee 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z In addition, an internal FTC judge ruled for Illumina’s purchase of Grail. US FTC chair to face questions on court losses in congressional hearing 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z The FTC had sought an emergency ruling to block the deal while it challenged the planned takeover. Microsoft-Activision: US regulator to appeal $69bn gaming deal ruling 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z The FTC sent ChatGPT-maker OpenAI a lengthy demand this week for records about artificial intelligence risk, according to reports on Thursday. FTC Chair Khan under fire for allegedly ignoring Congress, wasting taxpayer cash 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z The hearing will examine “mismanagement of the FTC and its disregard for ethics and congressional oversight under Chair Lina Khan,” the Judiciary panel’s website says. House Republicans set to interrogate FTC’s Khan over ethics, antitrust issues 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z “The FTC’s overreach has now culminated in a demand to depose Mr. Musk, who is not, and never has been, a party to the consent order.” Twitter seeks end to U.S. oversight of data use as FTC’s Lina Kahn goes before House committee 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z Legal scholars questioned that standard, saying that the U.S. antitrust law required the FTC to prove the proposed deal "may" harm competition, not that it "will." FTC to appeal judge's decision to let Microsoft move ahead with Activision deal 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z Representatives from the IRS, the DOJ, the FTC and the IRS watchdog also did not immediately respond to requests for comment. 3 tax prep firms shared ‘extraordinarily sensitive’ data about taxpayers with Meta, lawmakers say 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z Illumina vowed to appeal the European fine — like it did the FTC order — and is waiting for the EU’s highest court to rule on its challenge to the commission’s ability to review the merger. EU fines U.S. firm Illumina $475 million for jumping gun on buying cancer-screening company Grail 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z The FTC had sought to ax the deal, saying it will hurt competition. House Republicans set to interrogate FTC’s Khan over ethics, antitrust issues 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z District Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley said the FTC failed to meet its legal burden to put a preliminary block on the deal, which would become the largest-ever in the gaming industry. FTC would face tough appeal of Microsoft-Activision order -experts 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z The FTC lost in federal court and dropped the internal challenge. Factbox: What's next after US judge rules in favor of Microsoft-Activision deal? 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z She denied the agency’s request for an injunction that would have postponed the deal’s completion and given the FTC more time to challenge it. Judge rejects FTC block of Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z Court arguments in Illumina’s appeal of the FTC order to sell Grail are set to begin in September. EU fines U.S. firm Illumina $475 million for jumping gun on buying cancer-screening company Grail 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z District Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley said the deal — the largest in the history of the tech industry — deserved scrutiny but the FTC hadn’t shown that it would cause serious harm. House Republicans set to interrogate FTC’s Khan over ethics, antitrust issues 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z The FTC had no immediate comment on whether it would appeal and what arguments it might make before a three-judge panel. FTC would face tough appeal of Microsoft-Activision order -experts 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z An administrative law judge at the FTC is scheduled to hear arguments about the deal in August. Factbox: What's next after US judge rules in favor of Microsoft-Activision deal? 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z “The FTC has not raised serious questions regarding whether the proposed merger is likely to substantially lessen competition in the console, library subscription services, or cloud gaming markets,” Judge Corley wrote. Judge rejects FTC block of Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z The FTC's complaint had cited concerns about loss of competition in console gaming, as well as subscriptions and cloud gaming. Microsoft deal to buy Activision can go forward, US judge says 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z |
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