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FTC halts alleged debt-relief scheme targeting seniors
Antitrust

At the request of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), a federal court has temporarily stopped a debt relief services scheme accused of targeting seniors, including veterans, through deceptive practices.

FTC seeks input on request to vacate stalkerware-related order
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is inviting public comment on a petition from Scott Zuckerman, CEO of a company previously involved in marketing "stalkerware" apps.

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FTC settles e-commerce scam case; bans owner and firms
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached a settlement with the remaining defendants involved in a business opportunity scheme.


Federal agencies host listening sessions on drug pricing
Antitrust

As part of efforts to implement President Trump's Executive Order No. 14273, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Commerce will jointly host three...


FTC issues refunds after student loan forgiveness scam
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $356,900 in refunds to consumers affected by a student loan forgiveness scam.


Ftc collaborates with VA and AARP to discuss scams targeting military consumers
Antitrust

Join the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and AARP for a panel discussion on scams targeting military consumers.


FTC hosts session on reducing drug prices through competition
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Justice Department's Antitrust Division, in collaboration with the Department of Commerce and the Department of Health and Human Services, are set to host a listening session on July 24, 2025.


FTC seeks input on petition regarding EQT-Quantum Energy consent order
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is inviting public comment on a petition to reopen and set aside a final consent order related to a $5.2 billion deal between Quantum Energy Partners and EQT Corporation.


FTC denies Scott Sheffield's petition related to Exxon-Pioneer acquisition
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has denied a request from Scott Sheffield, the founder and former CEO of Pioneer Natural Resources, to reopen and set aside a final consent order concerning Exxon Mobil Corporation's acquisition of Pioneer.


FTC settles with NextMed over deceptive practices in telemedicine weight-loss programs
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached a settlement with Southern Health Solutions, Inc., operating as Next Medical and NextMed, over allegations of deceptive practices in their telemedicine weight-loss programs.


Justice Department addresses deplatforming allegations against major media outlets
Antitrust

Today, the Justice Department filed a statement of interest in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.


DOJ concludes probe into T-Mobile's acquisition of UScellular
Antitrust

The Department of Justice's Antitrust Division has concluded its investigation into the proposed acquisition of UScellular by T-Mobile.


FTC reopens case on Chevron-Hess merger after initial dissent
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reopened and set aside the final consent order concerning Chevron Corporation's proposed acquisition of Hess Corporation.


FTC and GoVA Foundation host webinar on scam protection for military families
Antitrust

Join the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and GoVA Foundation for a webinar focused on helping military families protect themselves from scams.


FTC reopens case on Exxon-Pioneer merger after setting aside final consent order
Antitrust

Today, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reopened and set aside the final consent order regarding Exxon Mobil Corporation's proposed acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources Company.


Webinar on spotting job scams hosted by FTC and Wounded Warrior Project
Antitrust

Join the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Warriors to Work program for an informative webinar on spotting scams during job searches.


Oak View Group CEO indicted over alleged bid-rigging scheme
Antitrust

A federal grand jury has indicted Timothy J. Leiweke, Co-Founder and CEO of Oak View Group (OVG), for allegedly orchestrating a conspiracy to rig the bidding process for an arena at a public university in Austin, Texas.


FTC explores potential trade practices in gender-affirming care for minors
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is organizing a workshop focused on examining potential unfair or deceptive trade practices in "gender-affirming care" for minors.


FTC issues refunds over deceptive practices by weight-loss supplement marketer
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $409,000 to consumers who purchased products from Roca Labs, a weight-loss supplement marketer.


FTC distributes $2.9M in refunds due to misleading home-improvement financing
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced it is distributing over $2.9 million to consumers affected by Ygrene Energy Fund, a home-improvement financing firm accused of making false claims regarding the financial implications of its services.