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FTC finalizes order requiring Synopsys and Ansys to divest assets in $35 billion merger
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a consent order that requires Synopsys, Inc. and Ansys, Inc. to divest certain assets in order to address antitrust concerns related to their $35 billion merger.

FTC and Nevada halt alleged tax debt relief scam targeting consumers
Antitrust

A federal court has temporarily stopped American Tax Service (ATS) and its operators, Terrance Selb and Tyler Bennett, from conducting business following allegations by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the State of Nevada.

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FTC to hold roundtable on scams targeting older adults during Medicare enrollment
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will host a roundtable discussion on October 9, 2025, focused on protecting older adults from scams related to Medicare and health insurance.


FTC workshop to address impact of noncompete agreements on workers
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will host a workshop focused on employee noncompete agreements.


FTC, SEC, and SSA host webinar on avoiding government imposter scams
Antitrust

In 2024, Americans reported losses of nearly $13 billion due to fraud, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).


U.S., Japanese antitrust officials meet in Washington to strengthen longstanding cooperation
Antitrust

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


FTC Commissioner Melissa Holyoak to speak at Pacific Northwest Antitrust Conference
Antitrust

Commissioner Melissa Holyoak of the Federal Trade Commission will deliver the opening remarks and keynote address at the Pacific Northwest Antitrust Conference.


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...


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.