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By Federal Newswire | Sep 24, 2023
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) have joined forces to protect workers from unfair practices, according to a new agreement signed by both agencies. The partnership aims to promote competitive labor markets and put an end to deceptive and unlawful acts and practices that harm workers.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 24, 2023
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has expanded its investigation into Amazon, naming three high-level executives in an amended complaint regarding the company's Prime subscription tactics. The lawsuit, filed on September 20, 2023, includes internal emails that suggest these executives were aware of the deceptive practices involved in enrolling consumers into Prime without their consent and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 24, 2023
Anticompetitive Practices in the Texas Anesthesiology Market: FTC Takes Legal Action Against USAP and Welsh Carson
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 21, 2023
Adam Kovacevich, the CEO and founder of the tech industry coalition Chamber of Progress, said the Department of Justice's (DOJ) statements about the Russian government show that its case against Google has derailed. DOJ attorneys commended the Russian government for implementing a choice screen for search engines during ongoing antitrust litigation against Google.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 20, 2023
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has submitted a petition to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requesting changes to the recusal process in order to promote transparency and public trust. The Chamber emphasized the important role played by the FTC in enforcing antitrust and consumer protection laws and expressed concerns about potential conflicts of interest. The petition specifically referenced FTC Chair Lina Khan's alleged failure to recuse herself in the Meta case, despite advice from ethics officials. As a result, the Chamber called for a formalized recusal process that...
By Federal Newswire | Sep 20, 2023
In a historic case, J&J Korea Inc., a South Korean company, has been fined $9 million in a U.S. federal court for bid rigging and fraud related to U.S. military projects in South Korea. This ruling sets a precedent in the investigation of bid rigging and fraud involving U.S. military facilities in the country.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 8, 2023
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached an agreement with Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) and Black Knight to address antitrust concerns arising from ICE's $13.1 billion acquisition of Black Knight, the FTC said in an Aug. 31 press release.
By Federal Newswire Report | Sep 4, 2023
The Federal Trade Commission, in coordination with attorneys general from six states, reached a proposed consent order with Amgen Inc.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 28, 2023
Dr. William Harwin, former head of Florida Cancer Specialists, admitted to conspiring to allocate specific cancer treatments in Southwest Florida, violating the Sherman Act. The U.S. Department of Justice and FBI denounce such profit-driven schemes.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 23, 2023
In a significant ruling, Minnesota District Court Judge John R. Tunheim dismissed a case accusing defendants of manipulating cattle prices, resulting in a sharp collapse in the market in 2015.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 23, 2023
In a pivotal stride against pharmaceutical industry malpractice, the U.S. Department of Justice, alongside federal partners, achieved deferred prosecution agreements with Teva Pharmaceuticals and Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, curbing price-fixing and fostering fair competition.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 21, 2023
The Writers Guild of America West warned of a potential media monopoly by Disney, Amazon and Netflix, highlighting the risks of consolidation, reduced creativity and increased control.
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 17, 2023
On Aug. 7, the University of Chicago agreed to a $13.5 million settlement in an antitrust lawsuit involving prestigious institutions. Allegations include a cartel-like agreement on financial aid principles and sensitive information exchange.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 17, 2023
Jennifer Huddleston, of the Cato Institute, warned proposed antitrust law changes may limit retailers like Amazon from offering "dupes," affordable alternatives to popular products, impacting consumer choice and affordability.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 16, 2023
The U.S. Soccer Federation filed for a Supreme Court review of a Second Circuit judgment involving the Fédération Internationale de Football Association's home territory policy, raising key questions about conspiracy under Section 1 of the Sherman Act.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 16, 2023
New merger guidelines and HSR (Hart-Scott-Rodino) rules signal intensifying antitrust scrutiny in the healthcare sector, reflecting a significant shift that could complicate and prolong the merger review process, according to a recent article.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 11, 2023
In a landmark decision for the world of mixed martial arts, a court has certified fighters' class-action lawsuit against the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), alleging market dominance abuses and suppressed fighter earnings.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 10, 2023
The European Commission launched an intensive inquiry into Adobe's proposed takeover of Figma, fearing the merger could stifle competition in interactive product design software and digital asset creation tools markets.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 9, 2023
In a significant antitrust ruling, Judge Amit P. Mehta granted partial motions for summary judgment in the case between Google and the U.S. Department of Justice, dismissing some claims while allowing the core allegation of monopoly maintenance to proceed.
By Federal Newswire Report | Aug 8, 2023
Intercontinental Exchange Inc. and Black Knight Inc. are reportedly making progress toward settling theFederal Trade Commission's acquisition challenge.
