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FTC to host office hours for librarians on consumer protection resources
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is continuing its partnership with libraries nationwide to provide resources that help people recognize, avoid, and report scams.


Justice Department requires UnitedHealth to divest facilities in Amedisys deal
Antitrust

The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division and state co-plaintiffs have filed a proposed settlement requiring UnitedHealth Group Incorporated to divest 164 home health and hospice locations as part of its $3.3 billion acquisition of...


Justice Department proposes settlement with Greystar over rental market price coordination
Antitrust

The Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division has filed a proposed settlement to resolve claims against Greystar Management Services LLC.


Ftc seeks court approval for settlement requiring frank romero’s payment over ppe delivery violations
Antitrust

Frank Romero, who operated the company Trend Deploy, will be required to turn over the remaining funds in his bank and retirement accounts as part of a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).


FTC reports major surge in impersonation scams targeting older adults
Antitrust

Reports of financial losses by older adults to impersonation scams have risen sharply over the past four years, according to a new analysis from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).


Three agree to pay $2.5M in settlement over alleged IM Mastery Academy scheme
Antitrust

Three defendants involved in the IM Mastery Academy scheme have agreed to pay $2.5 million to settle allegations from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that they used false or unsupported earnings claims to convince people to purchase financial...


Assurance IQ and MediaAlpha agree to pay $145 million over FTC deceptive marketing charges
Antitrust

Assurance IQ, LLC and MediaAlpha, Inc. have agreed to pay a combined $145 million to settle allegations by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that they misled consumers seeking health insurance coverage.


FTC moves to block Edwards Lifesciences' acquisition of rival medical device firm
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has moved to block Edwards Lifesciences Corp.'s proposed acquisition of JenaValve Technology, Inc., citing concerns that the deal would limit patient access to important medical devices for treating aortic...


Federal Trade Commission holds closed meeting on law enforcement matter
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission held a closed meeting on August 5, 2025, at 10:30 AM Eastern Time to discuss a nonpublic law enforcement matter.


Ftc sends $743k in refunds after student loan debt relief scam settlement
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced it will distribute $743,230 to student loan borrowers who were affected by a debt relief scam.


FTC hosts joint listening sessions with DOJ on reducing prescription drug prices
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in partnership with the Department of Justice, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Commerce, will hold a series of listening sessions aimed at addressing prescription drug...


Ftc and doj host final listening session on lowering drug prices through competition
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division, together with the Department of Commerce and the Department of Health and Human Services, will hold the final session in a series focused on making prescription...


Federal Trade Commission hosts roundtable on protecting older adults from scams
Antitrust

Older adults reported to the FTC that they lost more than $2.3 billion to fraud in 2024.


FBA Machine owner banned after FTC lawsuit over deceptive e-commerce business opportunity
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached a settlement that permanently bans Bratislav Rozenfeld, also known as Steven Rozenfeld and Steven Rozen, from selling business opportunities.


FTC receives $14.6 million grant for data modernization project
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been awarded a $14.6 million grant from the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF) to upgrade its data processing infrastructure.


Ftc seeks public input on potential deceptive practices in gender-affirming care for minors
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has opened a public inquiry to gather information about possible false or unsupported claims regarding “gender-affirming care” for minors.


FTC halts alleged debt-relief scheme targeting seniors
Antitrust

At the request of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), a federal court has temporarily stopped a debt relief services scheme accused of targeting seniors, including veterans, through deceptive practices.


FTC seeks input on request to vacate stalkerware-related order
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is inviting public comment on a petition from Scott Zuckerman, CEO of a company previously involved in marketing "stalkerware" apps.


FTC settles e-commerce scam case; bans owner and firms
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached a settlement with the remaining defendants involved in a business opportunity scheme.


Federal agencies host listening sessions on drug pricing
Antitrust

As part of efforts to implement President Trump's Executive Order No. 14273, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Commerce will jointly host three...