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FTC fines Genshin Impact developer $20M over alleged privacy violations
Antitrust

The developer of the popular video game Genshin Impact has reached an agreement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to pay $20 million and implement new measures to prevent children under 16 from making in-game purchases without parental consent.


FTC schedules virtual hearing on new rule against impersonation
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced an informal hearing on the proposed Trade Regulation Rule concerning the impersonation of government and businesses.


FTC mandates end of no-hire agreements at Guardian Service Industries
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a consent order mandating Guardian Service Industries, Inc. to cease enforcing its no-hire agreement.


Justice Department releases 10-year antitrust workload statistics
Antitrust

The Justice Department's Antitrust Division has released its 10-year workload statistics report, covering the period from 2015 to 2024.


FTC sues PepsiCo over alleged price discrimination practices
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against PepsiCo, Inc., alleging that the company engaged in illegal price discrimination.


FTC highlights four years of key accomplishments under Chair Lina M. Khan
Antitrust

Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina M. Khan has provided a summary of the agency's achievements over the past four years, focusing on initiatives that have impacted American consumers and tackled illegal business practices.


Commission meeting on law enforcement matters closed to public
Antitrust

A closed commission meeting will be held on January 16, 2025, at 1:00 PM EDT via Zoom.


FTC refers Snap complaint to DOJ after closed meeting vote
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has referred a complaint against Snap Inc., the company behind the Snapchat application, to the Department of Justice.


FTC and DOJ issue new antitrust guidelines impacting worker-related business practices
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice Antitrust Division (DOJ) have jointly released new antitrust guidelines focused on business practices impacting workers.


FTC enacts new rules on children's online privacy protection
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized changes to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA), introducing new requirements for the collection, use, and disclosure of children's personal information.


FTC takes action against Greystar over alleged deceptive rent practices
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the State of Colorado have initiated legal action against Greystar, a leading manager of multi-family rental properties in the United States.


FTC acts against GM over unauthorized driver data practices
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated action against General Motors (GM) and its subsidiary OnStar over allegations of unauthorized collection, use, and sale of drivers' precise geolocation data and driving behavior information.


Federal Trade Commission invites libraries to celebrate National Consumer Protection Week
Antitrust

National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) is set to take place from March 2-8, 2025.


FTC mandates stronger data protection measures for GoDaddy
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a settlement with GoDaddy, requiring the web hosting company to enhance its data security measures.


FTC seeks public input on impact of major rental home investors
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a request for public comment regarding potential orders aimed at understanding the impact of large-scale single-family rental owner operators, referred to as mega investors, on home prices and rents...


FTC scrutinizes pharmaceutical patent settlements for potential antitrust violations
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission's Bureau of Competition has released four reports detailing pharmaceutical patent settlement agreements filed under the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA) for fiscal years 2018...


FTC sues John Deere over alleged anticompetitive practices impacting farmer repairs
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in collaboration with the Attorneys General of Illinois and Minnesota, has filed a lawsuit against Deere & Company.


FTC clarifies protections for gig worker organizing against antitrust liability
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a policy statement clarifying that independent contractors, including gig workers, are protected from antitrust liability when engaging in collective bargaining and organizing activities.


FTC bans Mobilewalla from selling sensitive location data
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized an order that prohibits data broker Mobilewalla Inc. from selling sensitive location data.


FTC issues $960K refunds over 'The Sales Mentor' income scheme
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $960,000 in refunds to consumers who were misled by a job scheme known as "The Sales Mentor."