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FTC issues over $1 million in refunds for deceptive mask marketing
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is issuing over $1 million in refunds to consumers who bought Zephyr face masks, which were falsely marketed during the COVID-19 pandemic.


FTC finalizes order against IntelliVision over deceptive facial recognition claims
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized an order against IntelliVision Technologies Corp. This decision settles allegations that the company made false claims regarding its facial recognition software, particularly about its freedom from...


FTC sues wellness firm over deceptive advertising practices
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated legal action against Evoke Wellness, LLC and Evoke Health Care Management, along with their executives Jonathan Mosley and James Hull.


Former president pleads guilty over bid rigging conspiracy
Antitrust

The former president of a Michigan asphalt paving company has admitted guilt in a conspiracy to manipulate bids for contracts in the state.


Five plead guilty in bid-rigging scheme for Florida roofing projects
Antitrust

As part of an ongoing investigation, four individuals and one company have admitted guilt in bid-rigging conspiracies across central Florida.


FTC updates jurisdictional thresholds for interlocking directorates in 2025
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced updates to the jurisdictional thresholds under Section 8 of the Clayton Act for 2025.


FTC revises merger reporting thresholds for 2025
Antitrust

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


FTC sends refunds after mortgage relief scam targets homeowners
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing refunds to consumers who were affected by a fraudulent mortgage relief scheme.


FTC Chair Lina M. Khan to discuss agency's future at Brookings Institution
Antitrust

Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina M. Khan is set to engage in a fireside chat at The Brookings Institution.


FTC mandates changes in H&R Block's practices for upcoming tax seasons
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized an order that requires H&R Block, a tax preparation company, to implement several changes for the 2025 tax filing season.


FTC and NY Attorney General take action against Handy Technologies
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the New York Attorney General have taken legal action against Handy Technologies, a company operating in the gig economy under the name Angi Services.


FTC partners with libraries to offer scam awareness resources
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is collaborating with libraries nationwide to provide free resources aimed at helping individuals identify, avoid, and report scams.


FTC imposes record fine on oil companies for antitrust law breach
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that XCL Resources Holdings, LLC (XCL), Verdun Oil Company II LLC (Verdun), and EP Energy LLC (EP) have agreed to pay a $5.6 million civil penalty.


FTC sets open commission meeting agenda for January 14
Antitrust

Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina M. Khan has announced an open virtual meeting of the Commission scheduled for Tuesday, January 14, 2025.


FTC orders end to no-hire clauses by Planned Building Services
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has directed Planned Building Services and its associated companies to stop enforcing no-hire agreements that restrict residential and commercial building owners from hiring their service workers.


FTC offers refunds for deceptive Golden Sunrise product claims
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated a refund claims process for consumers who purchased treatment plans from Golden Sunrise Nutraceutical, Inc. The products were deceptively marketed as remedies for COVID-19, cancer, and Parkinson’s...


FTC mandates $1M settlement over false AI accessibility claims
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has mandated that accessiBe, a software provider, pay $1 million to settle claims that it falsely advertised its AI-powered web accessibility tool as capable of making any website compliant with the Web Content...


FTC highlights consumer risks associated with artificial intelligence
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is increasingly focusing on the potential and real-world harms associated with artificial intelligence (AI).


FTC finalizes order against Sitejabber for misleading review practices
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a consent order against Sitejabber, an AI-enabled consumer review platform.


FTC refers case against online lender Dave Inc. to Department of Justice
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has escalated its legal proceedings against Dave Inc., an online cash advance firm, by referring the case to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).