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By Federal Newswire | Jul 26, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) will virtually cohost the first public meeting of the Strike Force on Unfair and Illegal Pricing on Thursday, August 1, 2024. The event aims to discuss enforcement actions taken to lower prices for Americans.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 25, 2024
Today, Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina M. Khan announced that an open meeting of the Commission will be held virtually on Thursday, August 1, 2024. The meeting will commence at 10 a.m. ET and will begin with time for members of the public to address the Commission.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 25, 2024
UnitedHealth Group has decided to abandon its proposed acquisitions of Stewardship Health Inc. and a related company after facing scrutiny from the Justice Department's Antitrust Division. Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter commented on the matter, emphasizing the importance of affordable and accessible healthcare for Americans.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 24, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) routinely evaluates the privacy representations companies make against their data handling practices. When discrepancies arise between claims and reality, incorrect assertions about data identification are often to blame. Companies frequently claim that data lacking clearly identifying information is anonymous, but true anonymity means data can never be associated back to a person. If data can uniquely identify or target a user, it can still cause harm.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 23, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated an inquiry into the use of surveillance pricing practices by firms. This practice involves collecting detailed consumer data to adjust prices based on individual characteristics, such as location, shopping habits, and web browsing history.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 23, 2024
Today, FTC Chair Lina M. Khan, alongside international antitrust enforcers and the Department of Justice, Antitrust Division, issued a statement affirming a commitment to protecting competition across the artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem to ensure effective competition that provides fair and honest treatment for both consumers and businesses.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 23, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued orders to eight companies that offer surveillance pricing products and services incorporating data about consumers' characteristics and behavior. The FTC seeks information on the potential impact of these practices on privacy, competition, and consumer protection.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 23, 2024
Chair Lina M. Khan will deliver a keynote address at the American Federation of Teachers Conference in Houston, Texas. The event is scheduled to be livestreamed at 11 a.m. CDT/12 p.m. EDT (noon).
By Federal Newswire | Jul 22, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has intervened to halt a scheme that allegedly deceived financially vulnerable consumers seeking student loan relief, particularly targeting Spanish-speaking individuals in Puerto Rico. The scheme operators reportedly misrepresented themselves as being affiliated with the Department of Education and its loan servicers, making false promises of low, permanently fixed monthly payments and loan forgiveness.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 19, 2024
A prehearing scheduling conference is set to take place on July 19, 2024, before Judge D. Michael Chappell in the matter of Tempur Sealy International, Inc. and Mattress Firm Group, Inc., docket number 9433.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 19, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division (DOJ) have extended the deadline for public comments on a joint Request for Information (RFI) targeting serial acquisitions and roll-up strategies across the U.S. economy. The new deadline is now September 20, 2024.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 17, 2024
Agents with the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Laredo Sector conducted a train check on July 12, discovering 20 migrants locked in a train compartment. This rescue was highlighted in a July 12 news release from the CBP.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 16, 2024
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority will hold a hearing before Administrative Law Judge Jay L. Himes regarding the matter of Natalia Lynch, Docket 9423. The event is scheduled for July 16, 2024. The dial-in number for this public hearing has yet to be determined.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 16, 2024
For the second time in as many years, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in collaboration with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has issued cease-and-desist letters to several companies marketing edibles containing Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in packaging that closely resembles popular children's snacks.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 15, 2024
A prehearing conference for the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) is scheduled to take place before Administrative Law Judge Jay L. Himes in the matter of Natalia Lynch, Docket 9423. The conference will occur on July 15, 2024, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Time.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 15, 2024
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has released revised grades for some schools assessed in its Campus Antisemitism Report Card. The initiative evaluates the climate and administrative policies addressing antisemitism on college campuses.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 15, 2024
An annual Anti-Defamation League (ADL) survey has found that 56% of Americans experience online hate or harassment in their lifetimes. This rate, the highest since 2020, confirms an upward trend.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 12, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a series of actions today aimed at addressing concerns about unfair and deceptive practices by franchisors. The measures are intended to ensure that the franchise business model remains an opportunity for honest small business owners.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 12, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has adjusted for inflation three monetary exemption thresholds used to determine whether the sale of a franchise qualifies for an exemption under the agency’s Franchise Rule. The rule mandates franchisors to disclose essential information prospective buyers need to evaluate the risks and benefits of investing in a franchise.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 10, 2024
The history of traditional open-source software offers a vision of the potential benefits that could arise from the availability of open-weights AI models. These benefits include fostering innovation, enhancing competition, improving consumer choice, and reducing costs. Understanding these models, including their advantages and risks, can help realize competitive benefits while avoiding consumer harm.
