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Federal Trade Commission promotes National Consumer Protection Week events at local libraries
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced that National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) will take place from March 1 to March 7, 2026.


FTC settles with GM over collection and sale of drivers' location data
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized an order with General Motors and its subsidiary OnStar following allegations that the companies collected, used, and sold precise geolocation and driving behavior data from millions of vehicles...


FTC raises premerger reporting threshold to $133.9 million for 2026
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced updates to the jurisdictional thresholds and filing fee schedule for premerger notification filings under the Hart‑Scott‑Rodino (HSR) Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976.


FTC sues JustAnswer over alleged deceptive subscription billing practices
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against JustAnswer LLC and its CEO, Andrew Kurtzig, alleging that the company deceived consumers by enrolling them in costly recurring monthly subscriptions without obtaining their clear consent.


FTC seeks university input on sports agent compliance with federal law
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has requested information from 20 universities regarding the compliance of sports agents with the Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act (SPARTA).


Federal court blocks medical device merger after FTC antitrust challenge
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has successfully blocked the proposed acquisition of JenaValve Technology, Inc. by Edwards Lifesciences Corp., a move expected to help lower healthcare costs and improve access to lifesaving medical devices in...


FTC finds continued strong competition in U.S. ethanol market in 2025
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released its 2025 Report on Ethanol Market Concentration, fulfilling its obligation under the Clean Air Act and the Energy Policy Act of 2005.


FTC schedules workshop on measuring consumer impact in data-driven economy
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced it will host a workshop on February 26, 2026, to discuss how the agency can improve its understanding and measurement of consumer injuries and benefits related to the collection, use, or disclosure...


FTC reports increase in Do Not Call Registry numbers; complaints remain below historic highs
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has submitted its biennial report to Congress on the National Do Not Call (DNC) Registry, indicating that over 258 million telephone numbers were registered by the end of fiscal year 2025.


FTC opens refund process for users affected by unauthorized NGL subscription charges
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has opened a refund claims process for consumers who were charged without authorization for subscriptions to the anonymous messaging app NGL.


Disney settles with FTC over alleged COPPA violations related to children's data on YouTube
Antitrust

A federal judge has approved an order that requires Disney to pay $10 million to resolve allegations by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding violations of children’s privacy laws.


FTC reverses decision on Rytr following review under new federal AI policies
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reopened and set aside a 2024 final consent order involving Rytr LLC.


FTC warns 10 companies over possible violations of new consumer review rule
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued warning letters to 10 companies regarding possible breaches of the agency’s Consumer Review Rule.


Instacart settles with FTC, agrees to $60 million in consumer refunds over deceptive practices
Antitrust

Grocery delivery company Instacart has agreed to pay $60 million in consumer refunds following allegations by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that it used deceptive practices that harmed shoppers and increased grocery costs.


Justice Department proposes settlement with LivCor over alleged rental price coordination
Antitrust

The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division has reached a proposed consent decree with LivCor, LLC, a major landlord owned by Blackstone, to address claims of information sharing and algorithmic coordination in rental markets.


FTC reports $65 million lost in nearly 65,000 rental scams since 2020
Antitrust

Since 2020, nearly 65,000 cases of rental scams have been reported by consumers, according to a new analysis from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).


FTC approves changes to horseracing authority’s enforcement rule
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved a modification to the Enforcement Rule of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority.


FTC orders Adamas Amenity Services LLC to end use of anticompetitive no-hire agreements
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has ordered Adamas Amenity Services LLC and its affiliated businesses to stop enforcing no-hire agreements that the agency says have restricted job mobility for workers in New Jersey and New York City.


Justice Department files statement supporting competition in real estate brokerage case
Antitrust

The Department of Justice's Antitrust Division has filed a statement of interest in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania regarding the case Davis et al. v. Hanna Holdings Inc. The lawsuit, initiated by homebuyers,...


FTC settles with Illusory Systems over data breach affecting millions
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a proposed settlement with Illusory Systems Inc., also known as Nomad, after the company failed to put in place proper data security measures.