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FTC chairman declares July as "Made in the USA" month
Antitrust

Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has declared July 2025 as "Made in the USA" Month, coinciding with the nation's Independence Day celebrations.


Justice Department sentences three in international transit monopoly scheme
Antitrust

The U.S. Department of Justice has announced the sentencing of three individuals involved in a conspiracy to monopolize the transmigrante forwarding agency industry in the Los Indios, Texas border region.


Federal agencies host sessions to address drug price reduction through competition
Antitrust

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


FTC hosts session on drug price reduction through competition
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division, in collaboration with the Department of Commerce and the Department of Health and Human Services, are set to host a series of listening sessions aimed at reducing...


Justice Department sets conditions on HPE's acquisition of Juniper Networks
Antitrust

The Department of Justice has announced a settlement regarding the acquisition of Juniper Networks by Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE).


Former Voyager Digital CEO agrees to $2.8M payment in FTC settlement
Antitrust

Stephen Ehrlich, the former CEO of Voyager Digital, has agreed to pay $2.8 million to settle charges brought by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).


FTC mandates divestiture in $1.57B retail gas station acquisition
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has intervened to address antitrust concerns regarding Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.'s (ACT) proposed acquisition of 270 retail fuel outlets from Giant Eagle, Inc. The deal, valued at $1.57 billion, raised...


Fuel truck supplier sentenced for bid rigging involving wildfire contracts
Antitrust

The owner of a fuel truck supply company, Kris Bird, has been sentenced to three months in prison and fined $24,000 for his involvement in bid rigging, market allocation, and wire fraud conspiracies.


FTC issues $3.5 million refunds over alleged credit-repair scam
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $3.5 million in refunds to consumers affected by a credit-repair scheme known as 'The Credit Game.'


FTC announces agenda for gender-affirming care workshop
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the agenda for its upcoming workshop on July 9, 2025, which will focus on "The Dangers of 'Gender-Affirming Care' for Minors."


Former VP sentenced for role in Michigan bid rigging conspiracy
Antitrust

A former executive of a Michigan asphalt paving company has been sentenced to six months in prison and fined $500,000 for his involvement in bid rigging.


FTC issues $126M in refunds to Fortnite players; claims process reopens
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the distribution of over $126 million in refunds to Fortnite players who were charged for unwanted items.


Mars' acquisition of Kellanova receives early termination from FTC
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has concluded its review of Mars, Incorporated's proposed acquisition of Kellanova, granting early termination to the investigation.


FTC issues $8.1M refunds over Care.com's deceptive practices
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the distribution of refunds amounting to over $8.1 million to consumers affected by misleading practices from Care.com, an online platform for child and older adult care jobs.


FTC sues companies over deceptive advertising in addiction treatment services
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated legal action against Mercury Marketing, LLC, and several other entities.


FTC acts against anticompetitive risks in Omnicom-IPG merger
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken measures to address antitrust concerns related to Omnicom Group Inc.'s planned $13.5 billion acquisition of The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (IPG).


FTC takes action against Ascend Ecom over deceptive business practices
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached a proposed court order against Ascend Ecom and its owners, William Michael Basta and Jeremy Kenneth Leung.


Walmart settles with FTC over wire transfer scam allegations
Antitrust

Walmart has agreed to pay $10 million to settle allegations from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that it allowed scammers to exploit its in-store money transfer services, resulting in hundreds of millions of dollars being taken from U.S....


FTC bans operator of Ganadores scam after deceptive practices exposed
Antitrust

Robert Shemin, associated with the Ganadores scam involving false earnings claims in real estate and ecommerce business opportunities, faces a lifetime ban from the industry following a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lawsuit.


FTC sends over $2 million in refunds for bogus money-making schemes
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced it is distributing over $2 million in refunds to consumers affected by fraudulent money-making and coaching programs that were marketed during the financial crisis of the 2000s.