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Chairman Ferguson testifies at House Appropriations Subcommittee hearing
Antitrust

Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson recently appeared before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government.


Chairman Ferguson testifies at House Appropriations Subcommittee hearing
Antitrust

Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson appeared before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government.


FTC warns StubHub over alleged fee misrepresentation amid NFL schedule announcement
Antitrust

As the National Football League prepares to unveil its 2025 season schedule, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a warning to StubHub Holdings, Inc. The agency claims that StubHub, a major ticket exchange and resale platform, may have...


FTC and ABOS offer webinar on updated consumer.gov resources
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services (ABOS) are hosting a free webinar to introduce the updated Consumer.gov website.


FTC extends deadline for compliance with amended Negative Option Rule
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has decided to extend the compliance deadline for the amended Negative Option Rule by 60 days.


FTC supports DOJ's final judgment against Google over antitrust violations
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed an amicus brief in support of the Department of Justice's (DOJ) Revised Proposed Final Judgment (RPFJ) concerning Google's antitrust violations.


FTC halts ecommerce empire builders' deceptive business opportunity scheme
Antitrust

A lawsuit by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has brought an end to a business opportunity scam operated by Ecommerce Empire Builders (EEB).


FTC settles with Cerebral over deceptive cancellation practices
Antitrust

More than 40,000 consumers are set to receive refunds following a settlement between the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Cerebral, Inc., an online mental health service provider.


FTC and DOJ seek identification of anticompetitive regulations
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division have issued a joint letter to agency heads across the federal government.


FTC issues FAQs on new rule against unfair pricing practices
Antitrust

Staff at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have released a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to inform consumers and businesses about the new Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees, which will come into effect on May 12, 2025.


Commissioner Meador speaks at conservative antitrust event
Antitrust

Commissioner Mark R. Meador has issued statements at the "A Conservative Vision for Antitrust" event.


FTC and Nevada act against IM Mastery Academy for alleged consumer deception
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the State of Nevada are taking legal action against IYOVIA, also known by its previous names IM Mastery Academy, iMarketsLive, and IM Academy.


FTC proposes action against alleged fraudulent debt collection practices by GCI
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken decisive actions against Global Circulation, Inc. (GCI) and its owner, Kenneth Redon III, based on allegations of illegal debt collection practices.


FTC issues $18 million in refunds over Publishers Clearing House claims
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $18 million in refunds to consumers impacted by misleading claims from Publishers Clearing House (PCH).


FTC orders Workado to substantiate claims of AI detector accuracy
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission has issued a proposed order requiring Workado, LLC to cease claims about the accuracy of its artificial intelligence detection products.


FTC finalizes order for $1M payment by accessiBe over misleading WCAG claims
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a consent order requiring accessiBe Inc. and accessiBe Ltd. to pay $1 million following allegations of misleading claims.


Chairman Ferguson to keynote at IAPP Global Privacy Summit 2025
Antitrust

Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson will be the keynote speaker at the IAPP Global Privacy Summit 2025.


FTC sues Uber over subscription billing and cancellation practices
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against Uber, accusing the company of charging customers for its Uber One subscription service without consent, failing to provide promised savings, and complicating the cancellation process...


Court rules Google violated antitrust law by monopolizing digital ad markets
Antitrust

The Department of Justice has secured a significant victory in the antitrust case against Google.


FTC lawsuit against GTCR involves Illinois and Minnesota
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has included Illinois and Minnesota as co-plaintiffs in its ongoing lawsuit challenging GTCR BC Holdings, LLC's acquisition of Surmodics, Inc. The revised complaint also names GTCR, LLC as an additional defendant.