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By Federal Newswire | Oct 25, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated action against rideshare company Lyft for allegedly making deceptive claims about driver earnings.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 24, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a request for public comment on the proposed modification of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s (HISA) Assessment Methodology Rule.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 23, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services (ABOS) are hosting a free webinar to help library patrons identify and avoid holiday scams. As the holiday shopping season approaches, scammers are also preparing to take advantage of unsuspecting individuals.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 21, 2024
A prehearing scheduling conference is set to take place before Judge D. Michael Chappell concerning the matter of Caremark Rx, Zinc Health Services, and others under Docket 9437. This conference will address issues related to insulin.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 18, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has rejected a motion from H&R Block Inc. to disqualify the Administrative Law Judge presiding over a hearing related to a complaint against the company. The complaint involves allegations of deceptive and unfair practices by the tax preparation firm.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 18, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Economics will host the Second Federal Trade Commission Conference on Marketing and Public Policy on October 18, 2024, in Washington, D.C. This one-day event aims to bring together scholars and policymakers interested in issues at the intersection of marketing, information economics, and public policy.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 17, 2024
Four executives and a corporation have been sentenced for their roles in a conspiracy involving price-fixing, bid-rigging, and job allocation in the ready-mix concrete industry in Savannah, Georgia. The individuals charged were James Clayton Pedrick, Gregory Hall Melton, John David Melton, Timothy “Bo” Strickland, along with Evans Concrete LLC. These charges were initially filed in September 2020.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 16, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated action against Qargo Coffee and its founders for not disclosing essential information required by the Franchise Rule. This includes a founder's connection to the burger franchise BurgerIM, which left potential franchisees uninformed about crucial investment details.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 16, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has introduced a new "click-to-cancel" rule aimed at simplifying the process for consumers to terminate recurring subscriptions and memberships. This rule mandates that sellers must make cancellation as straightforward as the initial sign-up process. Most provisions of this rule will become effective 180 days after its publication in the Federal Register.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 10, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has extended the deadline for public comments on its Request for Information (RFI) regarding franchise agreements and franchisor business practices. Originally set for October 10, 2024, the new deadline is now October 24, 2024. This extension comes in response to disruptions caused by Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 10, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $449,000 in refunds to consumers affected by a telemarketing scam orchestrated by American Vehicle Protection Corp. The company was involved in making deceptive calls nationwide, offering costly "extended automobile warranties" under false pretenses.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 10, 2024
The Justice Department's Antitrust Division has announced its agreement with the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) decision to finalize changes to the premerger notification form and related instructions. These changes, which also affect the premerger notification rules under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act, represent the first significant update to the HSR form since 1978.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 10, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division have published their annual report on the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Premerger Notification Program for fiscal year 2023. This program serves as an alert system for transactions that could potentially reduce competition in violation of federal law.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 10, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has unanimously approved changes to the premerger notification form and related instructions under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act. These modifications aim to enhance the FTC's and the U.S. Department of Justice's Antitrust Division's ability to identify illegal mergers before they are finalized.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 9, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a settlement with Marriott International, Inc. and its subsidiary Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide LLC over data security failures that led to three significant breaches between 2014 and 2020. These breaches affected more than 344 million customers globally.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 9, 2024
As the nation prepares for another major hurricane, federal agencies are cautioning consumers about potential scams and price gouging in the aftermath of natural disasters. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Department of Justice (DOJ), and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) have issued warnings to alert individuals about fraudulent activities that often arise during such times.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 8, 2024
Chair Lina M. Khan will be speaking at the AMVA Veterinary Business and Economic Forum on October 8, 2024. The event is not open to the public and there will be no livestream available.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 4, 2024
Chair Lina M. Khan is scheduled to speak at a Renters Listening Session alongside Representative Gallego. The session will take place at 12 noon MST/1 p.m. EST.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 4, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Justice Department's Antitrust Division recently participated in a summit with G7 enforcement partners to address competition challenges related to artificial intelligence (AI). The event, known as the G7 Competition Authorities and Policymakers Summit, focused on ensuring fair competition in AI technologies, products, and applications.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 3, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $1.1 million in refunds to consumers who were misled by deceptive advertising practices from LCA-Vision, the largest LASIK surgery provider in the United States.
