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FTC publishes first research from Physician 6(b) study on physician mergers
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the publication of a peer-reviewed journal article from its Physician 6(b) study.


Paddle settles with FTC over alleged unfair practices
Antitrust

U.K.-based payment processor Paddle.com Market Limited and its subsidiary, Paddle.com, Inc., have agreed to pay $5 million and will be permanently banned from processing payments for tech-support telemarketers.


FTC lawsuit results in permanent ban for phantom debt collectors
Antitrust

Debt collection firm Blackstone Legal and its owners, Ryan and Mitchell Evans, are facing a permanent ban from the debt collection industry.


FTC clarifies updated safeguards rule for motor vehicle dealers
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released a set of Frequently Asked Questions to clarify the requirements of the Safeguards Rule, mandated by the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, and its specific application to motor vehicle dealers.


Florida businessman charged in multimillion-dollar fraud against U.S. Department of Defense
Antitrust

A Florida business owner has been indicted on charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and forgery in a scheme to defraud the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal agencies.


Texas man sentenced for monopolizing international transit industry
Antitrust

Carlos Martinez, a 39-year-old resident of Mission, Texas, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison and fined $2 million for his role in a conspiracy to monopolize the transmigrante forwarding agency (TFA) industry in the Los Indios, Texas border...


FTC partners with libraries to host scam awareness office hours
Antitrust

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


Evoke Wellness settles with FTC over deceptive advertising claims
Antitrust

The operators of a Florida-based substance use disorder treatment clinic have agreed to pay $1.9 million to settle allegations from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that they used deceptive advertising practices.


FTC announces workshop on trade practices in gender-affirming care
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it will host a workshop to explore potential unfair or deceptive trade practices in "gender-affirming care" for minors.


Former fuel truck supply company owner sentenced for bid rigging conspiracy
Antitrust

The former owner of a fuel truck supply company has been sentenced to 12 months in prison and fined $20,000 for his role in bid rigging and conspiracy to monopolize.


FTC hosts workshop on tech's impact on children and families
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is set to hold a workshop titled "The Attention Economy: How Big Tech Firms Exploit Children and Hurt Families" on June 4 in Washington, D.C. The event will also be available for streaming online.


FTC warns contact lens prescribers over possible rule violations
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued 37 warning letters to contact lens prescribers regarding potential violations of the Contact Lens Rule.


Ftc workshop examines big tech's impact on children
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is set to host a workshop titled "The Attention Economy: How Big Tech Firms Exploit Children and Hurt Families" on June 4, 2025.


Justice Department mandates asset divestiture for Keysight-Spirent merger approval
Antitrust

The U.S. Department of Justice's Antitrust Division has mandated that Keysight Technologies Inc. divest certain assets from Spirent Communications plc. to proceed with their proposed $1.5 billion merger.


FTC mandates asset divestiture for Synopsys-Ansys merger approval
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has mandated that Synopsys, Inc. and Ansys, Inc. divest certain assets to address antitrust concerns related to their proposed $35 billion merger.


FTC files statement in energy collusion case against major asset managers
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division, has filed a Statement of Interest in an antitrust case involving BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard.


FTC dismisses price discrimination lawsuit against PepsiCo
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has voted to dismiss a Robinson-Patman Act lawsuit against PepsiCo, Inc. The case was initially filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.


Operators of student loan relief scam banned from industry and to transfer assets
Antitrust

Los operadores de una presunta estafa internacional de alivio de deudas estudiantiles han acordado su exclusión permanente del sector y la entrega de más de un millón de dólares en activos.


Student loan scam operators banned from industry after FTC charges
Antitrust

The operators of a student loan debt relief scam have agreed to a permanent ban from the debt relief industry and will surrender over $1 million in assets.


FTC renews challenge against over 200 improper drug patent listings
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has renewed its challenges against over 200 improper patent listings that it claims are obstructing generic competition for several brand-name drugs.