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Court halts alleged phantom debt collection operation after FTC lawsuit
Antitrust

A federal court has issued a temporary halt to a phantom debt collection scheme and frozen its assets following a lawsuit by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).


FTC orders contractor to end no-hire agreements
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a consent order that requires Planned Building Services and its affiliated companies to stop enforcing no-hire agreements.


FTC forms task force to tackle unfair labor-market practices
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated a Joint Labor Task Force aimed at addressing deceptive, unfair, and anticompetitive practices in the labor market that adversely affect American workers.


FTC initiates refund process for deceived Avast customers
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced that it is distributing claim forms to consumers who purchased antivirus software from Avast, which was marketed with deceptive privacy claims.


FTC halts Gravity Defyer's unsupported pain-relief claims; imposes penalties
Antitrust

Gravity Defyer Medical Technology Corporation and its owner, Alexander Elnekaveh, have been ordered to cease making unsupported claims about the pain-relief benefits of their footwear.


FTC investigates tech platform censorship impact
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated a public inquiry to examine how technology platforms may limit users' access to services based on their speech or affiliations.


FTC issues $19.8M refunds due to Aqua Finance's deceptive practices
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $19.8 million in refunds to consumers affected by deceptive sales practices of Aqua Finance, a company specializing in household water treatment funding.


FTC appoints new deputy directors for competition and consumer protection
Antitrust

Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has announced new appointments within the agency's leadership.


FTC announces implementation of joint 2023 merger guidelines with DOJ
Antitrust

Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson announced that the joint 2023 Merger Guidelines by the FTC and Department of Justice are now in effect.


FTC announces new policy limiting ties with American Bar Association
Antitrust

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has announced a significant policy change regarding the agency's relationship with the American Bar Association (ABA).


Justice Department launches portal for tracking international antitrust fugitives
Antitrust

The Justice Department's Antitrust Division and the FBI have introduced a new online portal aimed at enhancing their ability to apprehend international fugitives charged with antitrust offenses and other crimes affecting competition.


FTC adjusts civil penalties for inflation as per federal mandate
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced adjustments to the maximum civil penalty amounts for violations of 16 legal provisions it enforces.


FTC postpones virtual workshop on attention economy
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the postponement of its virtual workshop initially scheduled for February 25.


FTC concludes action against DoNotPay over deceptive 'AI Lawyer' claims
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has concluded its action against DoNotPay, a company that advertised its online service as “the world’s first robot lawyer.” The FTC's order mandates that DoNotPay cease making misleading claims about the...


FTC appoints Lucas Croslow as general counsel
Antitrust

Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has appointed Lucas Croslow as the new General Counsel of the agency.


FTC names Christopher Mufarrige director of consumer protection bureau
Antitrust

Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has appointed Christopher Mufarrige as the new Director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection.


FTC appoints Daniel Guarnera as Director of Bureau of Competition
Antitrust

Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has announced the appointment of Daniel Guarnera as the new Director of the Bureau of Competition.


FTC issues $2.6M refunds after lawsuit against First American Payment Systems
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $2.6 million in refunds to small businesses affected by the practices of First American Payment Systems.


FTC announces new HSR thresholds and fees effective February 21
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the updated jurisdictional thresholds and filing fee schedule under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act for 2025.


FTC to discuss romance scam trends at upcoming NAAG webinar
Antitrust

People across the United States are losing billions annually due to romance and relationship scams.