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Justice Department supports revocation of Biden-Harris order on competition
Antitrust

The Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division has expressed support for the President’s decision to revoke Executive Order 14036.

Former education department manager sentenced for bid rigging involving NYC public schools
Antitrust

Victor A. Garrido, owner of TranscendBS LLC and former business manager for the New York City Department of Education (NYC DOE), was sentenced to six months in prison for his role in a bid rigging scheme involving contracts with public schools.

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Ftc sues Key Investment Group over alleged illegal online ticket resale scheme
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against Key Investment Group, a Maryland-based ticket broker and its affiliated companies, for allegedly using unlawful methods to bypass ticket purchase limits on high-demand events such as...


FTC dismisses complaint against Grand Canyon University
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has dismissed its complaint against Grand Canyon University, according to a statement released by the agency.


FTC chairman supports revocation of Biden-Harris executive order on competition
Antitrust

Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has commented on President Trump's decision to revoke the Biden-Harris Administration’s 2021 Executive Order related to competition policy.


Ftc closes probe into clean truck partnership after securing commitments from manufacturers
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has concluded its investigation into the Clean Truck Partnership, an agreement involving four major truck and engine manufacturers—Daimler Truck, International Motors, PACCAR, and Volvo Group—and their trade...


Match Group settles with FTC over deceptive practices; agrees to pay $14 million
Antitrust

Match Group, Inc. and Match Group, LLC, the parent companies of dating platforms such as Match.com, OkCupid, PlentyOfFish, and The League, have agreed to pay $14 million and make significant changes to their business practices following charges...


FTC to host office hours for librarians on consumer protection resources
Antitrust

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


Justice Department requires UnitedHealth to divest facilities in Amedisys deal
Antitrust

The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division and state co-plaintiffs have filed a proposed settlement requiring UnitedHealth Group Incorporated to divest 164 home health and hospice locations as part of its $3.3 billion acquisition of...


Justice Department proposes settlement with Greystar over rental market price coordination
Antitrust

The Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division has filed a proposed settlement to resolve claims against Greystar Management Services LLC.


Ftc seeks court approval for settlement requiring frank romero’s payment over ppe delivery violations
Antitrust

Frank Romero, who operated the company Trend Deploy, will be required to turn over the remaining funds in his bank and retirement accounts as part of a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).


FTC reports major surge in impersonation scams targeting older adults
Antitrust

Reports of financial losses by older adults to impersonation scams have risen sharply over the past four years, according to a new analysis from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).


Three agree to pay $2.5M in settlement over alleged IM Mastery Academy scheme
Antitrust

Three defendants involved in the IM Mastery Academy scheme have agreed to pay $2.5 million to settle allegations from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that they used false or unsupported earnings claims to convince people to purchase financial...


Assurance IQ and MediaAlpha agree to pay $145 million over FTC deceptive marketing charges
Antitrust

Assurance IQ, LLC and MediaAlpha, Inc. have agreed to pay a combined $145 million to settle allegations by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that they misled consumers seeking health insurance coverage.


FTC moves to block Edwards Lifesciences' acquisition of rival medical device firm
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has moved to block Edwards Lifesciences Corp.'s proposed acquisition of JenaValve Technology, Inc., citing concerns that the deal would limit patient access to important medical devices for treating aortic...


Federal Trade Commission holds closed meeting on law enforcement matter
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission held a closed meeting on August 5, 2025, at 10:30 AM Eastern Time to discuss a nonpublic law enforcement matter.


Ftc sends $743k in refunds after student loan debt relief scam settlement
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced it will distribute $743,230 to student loan borrowers who were affected by a debt relief scam.


FTC hosts joint listening sessions with DOJ on reducing prescription drug prices
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in partnership with the Department of Justice, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Commerce, will hold a series of listening sessions aimed at addressing prescription drug...


Ftc and doj host final listening session on lowering drug prices through competition
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division, together with the Department of Commerce and the Department of Health and Human Services, will hold the final session in a series focused on making prescription...


Federal Trade Commission hosts roundtable on protecting older adults from scams
Antitrust

Older adults reported to the FTC that they lost more than $2.3 billion to fraud in 2024.