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Recent News About Federal Trade Commission
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FTC appoints new deputy directors for competition and consumer protection
Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has announced new appointments within the agency's leadership.
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FTC announces implementation of joint 2023 merger guidelines with DOJ
Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson announced that the joint 2023 Merger Guidelines by the FTC and Department of Justice are now in effect.
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FTC announces new policy limiting ties with American Bar Association
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has announced a significant policy change regarding the agency's relationship with the American Bar Association (ABA).
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FTC adjusts civil penalties for inflation as per federal mandate
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced adjustments to the maximum civil penalty amounts for violations of 16 legal provisions it enforces.
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FTC postpones virtual workshop on attention economy
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the postponement of its virtual workshop initially scheduled for February 25.
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FTC concludes action against DoNotPay over deceptive 'AI Lawyer' claims
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has concluded its action against DoNotPay, a company that advertised its online service as “the world’s first robot lawyer.” The FTC's order mandates that DoNotPay cease making misleading claims about the...
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FTC appoints Lucas Croslow as general counsel
Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has appointed Lucas Croslow as the new General Counsel of the agency.
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FTC names Christopher Mufarrige director of consumer protection bureau
Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has appointed Christopher Mufarrige as the new Director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection.
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FTC appoints Daniel Guarnera as Director of Bureau of Competition
Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has announced the appointment of Daniel Guarnera as the new Director of the Bureau of Competition.
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FTC issues $2.6M refunds after lawsuit against First American Payment Systems
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $2.6 million in refunds to small businesses affected by the practices of First American Payment Systems.
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FTC announces new HSR thresholds and fees effective February 21
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the updated jurisdictional thresholds and filing fee schedule under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act for 2025.
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FTC to discuss romance scam trends at upcoming NAAG webinar
People across the United States are losing billions annually due to romance and relationship scams.
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FTC and SSA host webinars on preventing and reporting identity theft
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) are collaborating during Identity Theft Awareness Week to offer a free webinar focused on identifying, preventing, and reporting identity theft.
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FTC hosts free webinar on identity theft awareness in Korean
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is partnering with the Korean Community Service Center of Greater Washington to offer a free webinar focused on identity theft.
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FTC issues refunds over Fashion Nova review practices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing nearly $2.4 million in refunds to consumers who purchased products from Fashion Nova, a fast fashion retailer accused of deceptive review practices.
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Webinar to address scams targeting military consumers
Every year, military servicemembers, veterans, and their families report significant financial losses due to fraud and scams.
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Webinar to address scams targeting military consumers
Every year, military servicemembers, veterans, and their families report significant financial losses due to fraud and scams.
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FTC grants chairman authority to end DEI following Trump's orders
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has granted Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson the authority to comply with President Trump's executive orders aimed at ending Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives across the federal government.
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Andrew N. Ferguson appointed as chairman of FTC by President Trump
Andrew N. Ferguson has been appointed as the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) by President Trump, with the announcement made on January 20, 2025.
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FTC seeks public input on Enbridge's request regarding 2017 merger order
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is inviting public comments on a petition from Enbridge Inc. The company has requested the FTC to reopen and nullify a 2017 consent order related to its merger with Spectra Energy Corp. In 2017, the FTC issued an...