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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.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 8, 2024
As a result of a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit, two defendants who helped operate a sprawling business opportunity scheme known by several names, including Blueprint to Wealth, have agreed to settlements that include lifetime bans from pitching money-making and investment opportunities.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 8, 2024
A federal grand jury in Oklahoma City returned an indictment, which was unsealed today, charging Sioux Erosion Control, Inc. (Sioux), its vice president, and another employee with a price-fixing conspiracy targeting over $100 million in publicly-funded transportation construction contracts across Oklahoma.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 6, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing nearly $1.9 million in refunds to consumers affected by the practices of online shoe seller Hey Dude, Inc.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 5, 2024
The Justice Department issued statements from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter of the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division regarding the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia’s decision in United States v. Google.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 5, 2024
As a result of a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit, the owners and operators of Financial Education Services (FES) will cease practices that the FTC alleged created a pyramid scheme and violated the Credit Repair Organizations Act. The proposed court orders include substantial monetary penalties.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 5, 2024
The Justice Department today filed a civil lawsuit and announced a proposed settlement with Legends Hospitality Parent Holdings LLC (Legends) for an alleged violation of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (HSR Act).
By Federal Newswire | Aug 2, 2024
The Justice Department has released a statement from Deputy Assistant Attorney General Michael Kades of the Antitrust Division following International Consolidated Airlines Group S.A. (IAG)'s decision to abandon its proposed acquisition of sole control of Air Europa Holding S.L. (Air Europa).
By Federal Newswire | Aug 2, 2024
On behalf of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against TikTok, its parent company ByteDance, and affiliated companies for allegedly violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and infringing an existing 2019 FTC consent order against TikTok.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 2, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a closed commission meeting to consider a nonpublic law enforcement matter. The meeting is scheduled for August 2, 2024, at 2:00 PM EDT and will be conducted via Zoom.
