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By Federal Newswire | Aug 28, 2024
The Justice Department, Department of Labor (DOL), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) have signed an interagency memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance communication and coordination between the agencies. This initiative aims to protect American workers and promote fair competition in labor markets.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 28, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice Antitrust Division (DOJ), in collaboration with the Department of Labor (DOL) and National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), have signed a new memorandum of understanding (MOU). This agreement aims to enhance the ability of the FTC and DOJ to investigate the impact of mergers and acquisitions on labor markets.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 27, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced today an update to the fees telemarketers must pay to access phone numbers on the National Do Not Call (DNC) Registry for fiscal year 2025, which begins on October 1, 2024.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 26, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated action against Care.com, alleging that the care gig platform deceived caregivers about job availability and wages while complicating the process for families to cancel their paid memberships.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 26, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $222,000 in refunds to consumers affected by a deceptive mortgage relief scheme operated by Lanier Law. The scheme charged homeowners thousands of dollars in upfront fees with promises to reduce their monthly payments but failed to deliver on these commitments.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 23, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is seeking public comment on a petition by Cooperativa De Farmacias Puertorriqueñas, also known as Coopharma, to reopen and modify a final consent order issued in 2012. The cooperative of independent pharmacy owners from Puerto Rico argues that changes in the law and the increasing dominance of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) necessitate revisiting the order.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 20, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has submitted a comment supporting the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) draft guidance on interchangeable biosimilar drugs, which can be substituted for brand-name biologic products. The FTC stated that the FDA’s guidance would increase patient access to lower-cost prescription medications.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 20, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will receive Dyson Inc.’s comment on proposed changes to the Energy Labeling Rule at an oral hearing scheduled for 1 p.m. ET on September 19, 2024. The public can view the hearing via webcast on FTC.gov.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 19, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed an amicus brief in a lawsuit initiated by a group of parents against IXL Learning, Inc. The FTC's brief challenges the company's assertion that under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and the COPPA Rule, schools' agreements to binding arbitration also apply to parents.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 16, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking action against Asbury Automotive, a large automotive dealer group, for allegedly charging consumers for costly add-on items without their consent and discriminating against Black and Latino consumers by targeting them with unwanted and higher-priced add-ons.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 15, 2024
La Comisión Federal de Comercio (FTC) y el Estado de Arizona están tomando medidas contra Coulter Motor Company, con sede en Arizona, por participar en prácticas que perjudican a los consumidores. Estas incluyen la publicación de precios engañosos de vehículos y el cobro adicional a los latinos interesados en comprar carros. Coulter, junto con su ex director general Gregory Depaola, pagarán $2.6 millones para resolver la demanda, la mayor parte destinada a reembolsar a los consumidores afectados.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 15, 2024
A Michigan company was sentenced today to pay a criminal fine of $6.5 million for its role in conspiracies to rig bids for asphalt paving services contracts in the State of Michigan.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 15, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission and the State of Arizona have initiated legal action against Coulter Motor Company, an Arizona-based dealership, for engaging in practices that allegedly deceive consumers and discriminate against Latino buyers. Coulter, along with its former general manager Gregory Depaola, will pay $2.6 million to settle the lawsuit, with most of the funds allocated for consumer refunds.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 14, 2024
Commissioner Bedoya's office and Expedia will participate in a virtual ex parte meeting on the Unfair or Deceptive Fees Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on August 14, 2024. The meeting will be closed to the public.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 14, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a final rule aimed at combating fake reviews and testimonials by prohibiting their sale or purchase. This new regulation also empowers the agency to seek civil penalties against violators.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 13, 2024
Widespread software outages can often be prevented through resilience—a software program's ability to maintain critical functionality despite bugs or unexpected conditions. Given the significant role software plays in economic infrastructure, addressing common types of software flaws through systematic and known processes is essential. These processes include rigorous testing of code and configuration, incremental rollout procedures, and the development and use of APIs that minimize risk.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 13, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed an amicus brief in the case brought by Epic Games Inc. against Google LLC, detailing potential remedies to restore competition after Google was found liable for illegal monopolization of its app store.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 12, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved the publication of a Federal Register notice announcing a final new oversight rule concerning non-budget aspects of the operations of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (Authority).
By Federal Newswire | Aug 9, 2024
Commissioner Bedoya, CTIA, and USTelecom will participate in an ex parte meeting on the Unfair or Deceptive Fees Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM). This meeting is closed to the public.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 8, 2024
As a result of a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) case, one of the operators of a sweepstakes scam that cost consumers millions has agreed to a settlement that permanently bans him from operating sweepstakes or making claims to consumers about prizes they have won or may win.
