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FTC finds continued strong competition in U.S. ethanol market in 2025
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released its 2025 Report on Ethanol Market Concentration, fulfilling its obligation under the Clean Air Act and the Energy Policy Act of 2005.

FTC schedules workshop on measuring consumer impact in data-driven economy
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced it will host a workshop on February 26, 2026, to discuss how the agency can improve its understanding and measurement of consumer injuries and benefits related to the collection, use, or disclosure...

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FTC reports increase in Do Not Call Registry numbers; complaints remain below historic highs
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has submitted its biennial report to Congress on the National Do Not Call (DNC) Registry, indicating that over 258 million telephone numbers were registered by the end of fiscal year 2025.


FTC opens refund process for users affected by unauthorized NGL subscription charges
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has opened a refund claims process for consumers who were charged without authorization for subscriptions to the anonymous messaging app NGL.


Disney settles with FTC over alleged COPPA violations related to children's data on YouTube
Antitrust

A federal judge has approved an order that requires Disney to pay $10 million to resolve allegations by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding violations of children’s privacy laws.


FTC reverses decision on Rytr following review under new federal AI policies
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reopened and set aside a 2024 final consent order involving Rytr LLC.


FTC warns 10 companies over possible violations of new consumer review rule
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued warning letters to 10 companies regarding possible breaches of the agency’s Consumer Review Rule.


Instacart settles with FTC, agrees to $60 million in consumer refunds over deceptive practices
Antitrust

Grocery delivery company Instacart has agreed to pay $60 million in consumer refunds following allegations by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that it used deceptive practices that harmed shoppers and increased grocery costs.


Justice Department proposes settlement with LivCor over alleged rental price coordination
Antitrust

The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division has reached a proposed consent decree with LivCor, LLC, a major landlord owned by Blackstone, to address claims of information sharing and algorithmic coordination in rental markets.


FTC reports $65 million lost in nearly 65,000 rental scams since 2020
Antitrust

Since 2020, nearly 65,000 cases of rental scams have been reported by consumers, according to a new analysis from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).


FTC approves changes to horseracing authority’s enforcement rule
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved a modification to the Enforcement Rule of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority.


FTC orders Adamas Amenity Services LLC to end use of anticompetitive no-hire agreements
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has ordered Adamas Amenity Services LLC and its affiliated businesses to stop enforcing no-hire agreements that the agency says have restricted job mobility for workers in New Jersey and New York City.


Justice Department files statement supporting competition in real estate brokerage case
Antitrust

The Department of Justice's Antitrust Division has filed a statement of interest in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania regarding the case Davis et al. v. Hanna Holdings Inc. The lawsuit, initiated by homebuyers,...


FTC settles with Illusory Systems over data breach affecting millions
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a proposed settlement with Illusory Systems Inc., also known as Nomad, after the company failed to put in place proper data security measures.


FTC schedules January 2026 workshop on noncompete agreements
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced that it will hold a public workshop titled “Moving Forward: Protecting Workers from Anticompetitive Noncompete Agreements” on January 27, 2026.


FTC and 21 states file suit against Uber over alleged deceptive practices
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission, along with 21 states and the District of Columbia, has filed an amended complaint against Uber Technologies.


7-Eleven agrees to pay record $4.5 million fine over antitrust order violation
Antitrust

7-Eleven, Inc. and its parent company, Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd., have agreed to pay a $4.5 million civil penalty to settle allegations from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that the company violated a 2018 consent order.


FTC reports unwanted call complaints down nearly half since FY21
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released its annual National Do Not Call Registry Data Book for Fiscal Year 2025.


FTC files suit to block Henkel’s acquisition of Liquid Nails
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit to prevent Henkel AG & Co.


FTC returns $9.6 million to consumers misled by CarShield’s vehicle service contracts
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing more than $9.6 million in refunds to consumers who purchased vehicle service contracts from CarShield and American Auto Shield, LLC.