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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.


Miami seafood executive pleads guilty in $8 million price-fixing scheme
Antitrust

Dennis Dopico, vice president of a Miami-based seafood wholesaler, has pleaded guilty to participating in a price-fixing conspiracy involving stone crab claws and spiny lobster purchases in Florida.


Three Sevita Health directors resign after FTC probes board overlap with competitor
Antitrust

Three directors have stepped down from the board of Sevita Health following enforcement actions by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding violations of the Clayton Act.


Chegg settles with FTC over subscription cancellations with $7.5 million payment
Antitrust

Chegg Inc. has agreed to pay $7.5 million to settle allegations by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that the company made it difficult for consumers to cancel recurring subscriptions and did not honor cancellation requests.


FTC permanently bans two individuals from debt relief industry over student loan scam
Antitrust

Eric Caldwell and David Hernandez have agreed to permanent bans from the debt relief industry following charges by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) related to their roles in an illegal student loan debt-relief operation.


FTC investigates impact of AI chatbots on children’s safety
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched an inquiry into the practices of seven companies that provide AI-powered chatbots, focusing on how these firms address potential risks to children and teenagers.


FTC chairman warns healthcare employers over use of noncompete clauses
Antitrust

Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has sent letters to several large healthcare employers and staffing companies, urging them to review their employment agreements for compliance with the law.


Ferguson appoints Emma Mittelstaedt Burnham as FTC associate director for healthcare
Antitrust

Emma Mittelstaedt Burnham has been appointed as Associate Director for Healthcare in the Bureau of Competition at the Federal Trade Commission.


Temu agrees to $2 million penalty over alleged violations of INFORM Consumers Act
Antitrust

Whaleco, Inc., the operator of online marketplace Temu, has agreed to pay a $2 million civil penalty following allegations that it violated the INFORM Consumers Act of 2023.


FTC moves to dismiss appeals over non-compete clause rule after court ruling
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has moved to dismiss its appeals in two legal cases, Ryan, LLC v. FTC and Properties of the Villages v. FTC, regarding the Non-Compete Clause Rule.


Court orders remedies against Google after DOJ antitrust victory
Antitrust

The U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division has secured court-ordered remedies in its case against Google, addressing the company’s practices in online search and related technologies.


Status conference scheduled in Caremark Rx, LLC case before Judge Jay L. Himes
Antitrust

A status conference is scheduled to take place before Administrative Law Judge Jay L. Himes in the case involving Caremark Rx, LLC and others, under Docket 9437.


IM Mastery Academy defendants agree to multimillion-dollar settlement with FTC over deceptive practices
Antitrust

Two individuals involved in the IM Mastery Academy scheme have agreed to pay a total of $10.5 million to resolve allegations brought by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the State of Nevada.


FTC orders Gateway Services to end use of employee noncompete agreements
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken enforcement action against Gateway Services, Inc. and its subsidiary Gateway US Holdings, Inc., requiring them to cease the use of noncompete agreements for their employees.


FTC seeks public input on effects of employee noncompete agreements
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated a public inquiry aimed at gathering information about employer noncompete agreements.


FTC settles with Pornhub operator over failure to prevent child sexual abuse material
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the state of Utah have announced enforcement actions against Aylo, the operator of Pornhub and more than 100 other pornography-streaming websites, for allegedly deceiving users about their efforts to prevent...


FTC settles with robot toy maker over children's privacy violations
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken action against Apitor Technology, a company that manufactures robot toys aimed at children between the ages of 6 and 14.