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Status conference set before ALJ Jay L. Himes in GTCR LLC matter
Antitrust

A status conference will take place before Administrative Law Judge Jay L. Himes in the matter involving GTCR LLC and others, under Docket 9440.

FTC denies request from Quantum Energy Partners regarding EQT merger consent order
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has denied a petition to reopen and set aside a final consent order related to a $5.2 billion cash-and-stock transaction between Quantum Energy Partners, a private equity firm, and EQT Corporation, a natural gas...

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FTC files complaint against Sendit app over alleged data collection from children
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a complaint against Iconic Hearts Holdings, Inc., the company behind the Sendit anonymous messaging app, and its CEO, Hunter Rice.


Dun & Bradstreet settles with FTC over alleged violations tied to automatic renewals
Antitrust

Business credit reporting company Dun & Bradstreet has agreed to pay $5.7 million to settle allegations that it violated a 2022 order from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).


US-Japan antitrust officials meet in Washington to discuss continued cooperation
Antitrust

Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson, Assistant Attorney General Abigail Slater from the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division, and Japan Fair Trade Commission Chairman Eiji Chatani met in Washington, D.C., to discuss ongoing...


FTC finalizes consent order addressing Omnicom's acquisition of IPG
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a consent order settling charges related to Omnicom Group Inc.'s planned $13.5 billion acquisition of The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (IPG).


FTC seeks public comment on proposed 2026-2030 strategic plan
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced that it is inviting public input on its proposed Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2030.


FTC secures $2.5 billion settlement with Amazon over deceptive Prime practices
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached a settlement with Amazon.com, Inc., along with Senior Vice President Neil Lindsay and Vice President Jamil Ghani, following allegations that the company enrolled millions of consumers in Prime...


FTC halts deceptive cancer charity scheme involving over $45 million in donations
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in partnership with 22 agencies from 19 states, has halted a charity fundraising operation accused of misleading donors.


FTC schedules virtual office hours for librarians on scam prevention
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is continuing its collaboration with libraries nationwide to provide free resources that help people recognize, avoid, and report scams.


FTC and DOJ release annual report on merger enforcement for fiscal year 2024
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division have released their 47th Annual Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Report, summarizing merger enforcement activities for fiscal year 2024.


Federal Trade Commission holds closed meeting on nonpublic law enforcement matter
Antitrust

A closed meeting of the Federal Trade Commission was held on September 17, 2025, at 9:00 AM EDT.


FTC recommends regulatory revisions in response to executive order on competition
Antitrust

On Tuesday, Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson submitted a report to the White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recommending the deletion or revision of regulations considered anticompetitive across federal agencies.


Miami seafood executive pleads guilty in $8 million price-fixing scheme
Antitrust

Dennis Dopico, vice president of a Miami-based seafood wholesaler, has pleaded guilty to participating in a price-fixing conspiracy involving stone crab claws and spiny lobster purchases in Florida.


Three Sevita Health directors resign after FTC probes board overlap with competitor
Antitrust

Three directors have stepped down from the board of Sevita Health following enforcement actions by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding violations of the Clayton Act.


Chegg settles with FTC over subscription cancellations with $7.5 million payment
Antitrust

Chegg Inc. has agreed to pay $7.5 million to settle allegations by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that the company made it difficult for consumers to cancel recurring subscriptions and did not honor cancellation requests.


FTC permanently bans two individuals from debt relief industry over student loan scam
Antitrust

Eric Caldwell and David Hernandez have agreed to permanent bans from the debt relief industry following charges by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) related to their roles in an illegal student loan debt-relief operation.


FTC investigates impact of AI chatbots on children’s safety
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched an inquiry into the practices of seven companies that provide AI-powered chatbots, focusing on how these firms address potential risks to children and teenagers.


FTC chairman warns healthcare employers over use of noncompete clauses
Antitrust

Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has sent letters to several large healthcare employers and staffing companies, urging them to review their employment agreements for compliance with the law.


Ferguson appoints Emma Mittelstaedt Burnham as FTC associate director for healthcare
Antitrust

Emma Mittelstaedt Burnham has been appointed as Associate Director for Healthcare in the Bureau of Competition at the Federal Trade Commission.