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By Federal Newswire | Jun 27, 2024
Concluding a comprehensive multi-year review, the Federal Trade Commission today announced final updates to its Ophthalmic Practice Rules, known as the Eyeglass Rule, aimed at promoting competition and consumer choice.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 24, 2024
As a result of a Federal Trade Commission case, the operators of a sweepstakes scam that cost consumers millions have agreed to settlements that permanently ban them from operating sweepstakes or making claims to consumers about prizes they have won or may win.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission's Bureau of Economics and the Tobin Center for Economic Policy at Yale University will host the 17th Annual FTC Microeconomics Conference on November 14 and 15, 2024, in Washington, D.C. The event aims to gather scholars focused on antitrust, consumer protection, and public policy issues pertinent to the FTC’s mission. The conference will be held in person with a live stream available for remote viewers.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) law enforcement actions resulted in more than $324 million in refunds to consumers in 2023, the agency reported in its annual summary on refunds.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 20, 2024
Chairman Mark Green of the House Homeland Security Committee, along with Representatives Dan Bishop, August Pfluger, and Clay Higgins, stated that the illegal entrance of individuals on the terrorist watch list presents a "grave danger to national security." The Committee made this statement in a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray on June 18.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 20, 2024
The Commission will hold a closed meeting on June 20, 2024, to consider a nonpublic law enforcement matter. The meeting is scheduled for 12:30 PM EDT and will be conducted via Zoom.
By Bill Peacock | Jun 18, 2024
In recent years, the Biden Administration has made it a priority to attack the products and services Americans use and value most, pushing a politically motivated antitrust agenda that big is always bad, regardless of consumer preferences.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 18, 2024
The Commission has issued a statement regarding its referral of a complaint against TikTok, the successor to Musical.ly, and its parent company ByteDance Ltd., to the Department of Justice. The Commission vote authorizing the issuance of the statement was 3-0-2, with Commissioners Ferguson and Holyoak recused.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 18, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has submitted a comment supporting a proposed rule by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) regarding the disclosure of patent settlement agreements.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 17, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking action against Adobe and two of its executives, Maninder Sawhney and David Wadhwani, for allegedly deceiving consumers by hiding early termination fees for its most popular subscription plan and making it difficult for consumers to cancel their subscriptions.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 14, 2024
New Federal Trade Commission data reveals that government impersonation scammers are targeting consumers for payments in cash, with the amount of cash reported lost to these scams nearly doubling from 2022 to 2023.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
In March, the Federal Trade Commission hosted the inaugural Technology Forum by the International Competition Network (ICN) in Washington, D.C. The event gathered 21 competition agencies from countries including Brazil, Japan, South Africa, and Sweden.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 11, 2024
Chair Lina M. Khan will participate in a moderated conversation at the TechCrunch Strictly VC event in Washington, D.C., on June 11, 2024. Videos of the event will be available the following day on TechCrunch's YouTube channel.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 7, 2024
Chair Lina M. Khan will deliver the opening plenary comments at the American Constitution Society Annual Conference 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. The event will take place at the Westin Peachtree Plaza.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 7, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued an order approving a proposed modification from the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority to its Racetrack Safety Rule. The modification includes changes aimed at improving racetrack safety and enhancing the welfare of both horses and individuals involved in horseraces.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 6, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $2.4 million in refunds to consumers who were misled by Lurn’s business consulting programs. The FTC filed a lawsuit against Lurn in September 2023, accusing the online business coaching company of making unsubstantiated claims to sell its various money-making programs.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 5, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued final amendments to its Amplifier Rule, aimed at aiding consumers in making direct comparisons of home entertainment amplifiers. The Amplifier Rule, which regulates power output claims for these devices, was initially enacted by the FTC in 1974 to address misleading advertisements and testing methods. It was last reviewed in 2008.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 4, 2024
Chair Lina M. Khan will participate in a fireside chat at the 2024 CNBC CEO Summit, scheduled to take place at the Ritz Carlton in Washington, DC.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 2, 2024
Commissioner Melissa Holyoak served as the keynote speaker at the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) Summit in Edinburgh. The event, held at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh's Greyfriars Hall, featured discussions titled "Rediscovering Adam Smith: An Inquiry into the Rule of Law, Competition, and the Federal Trade Commission" and "Leadership in Tumultuous Times at The Federal Trade Commission."
By Federal Newswire | May 31, 2024
Maria Mendoza-Mendoza, the leader of a migrant smuggling operation, was indicted in 2018 and pled guilty to charges of conspiracy to transport illegal aliens for profit on January 24.
