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FTC seeks public input on effects of employee noncompete agreements
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated a public inquiry aimed at gathering information about employer noncompete agreements.


FTC settles with Pornhub operator over failure to prevent child sexual abuse material
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the state of Utah have announced enforcement actions against Aylo, the operator of Pornhub and more than 100 other pornography-streaming websites, for allegedly deceiving users about their efforts to prevent...


FTC settles with robot toy maker over children's privacy violations
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken action against Apitor Technology, a company that manufactures robot toys aimed at children between the ages of 6 and 14.


FTC seeks public comment on horseracing authority's proposed 2026 budget
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has published the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s proposed budget for 2026 in the Federal Register.


Disney settles with FTC over children's privacy violations on YouTube
Antitrust

Disney has agreed to pay $10 million to resolve allegations from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that it enabled the collection of personal data from children under 13 who watched kid-focused videos on YouTube.


Scheduling conference set in Edwards Lifesciences and JenaValve Technology case
Antitrust

A scheduling conference has been set before Administrative Law Judge Jay L. Himes in the case involving Edwards Lifesciences, Corp. and JenaValve Technology, Inc., according to Docket 9442.


Ferguson warns Alphabet over reported partisan filtering in Gmail
Antitrust

Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has sent a letter to Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet, Inc., addressing concerns about possible violations of the FTC Act related to Gmail's handling of email filtering.


Ftc finalizes settlement with Workado over unsupported ai content detector claims
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized an order against Workado, LLC, a company that markets an artificial intelligence content detection tool.


FTC announces increased Do Not Call Registry access fees for telemarketers in fiscal year 2026
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced updated fees for telemarketers who access the National Do Not Call (DNC) Registry for Fiscal Year 2026, which starts on October 1, 2025.


FTC sends $6.7 million in refunds after gig work company deceives workers
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing more than $6.7 million to consumers who were affected by deceptive earnings claims made by Arise Virtual Solutions, a gig work company.


FTC settles with e-commerce scheme operators in industry ban agreement
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission has reached a settlement with the operators of Click Profit and related companies, resulting in a permanent ban from the e-commerce business opportunity industry.


FTC sues Air AI over alleged deceptive practices targeting small businesses
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit in federal court seeking to halt Air AI from making allegedly deceptive claims about business growth, earnings potential, and refund guarantees.


Ferguson warns tech firms against weakening US data security under foreign government pressure
Antitrust

Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has sent letters to more than a dozen major technology companies, reminding them of their responsibilities to safeguard the privacy and data security of American consumers.


Federal judge orders halt to IM Mastery Academy operations following FTC complaint
Antitrust

A federal judge in Nevada has issued a preliminary injunction against IM Mastery Academy, also known as IYOVIA, iMarketsLive, and IM Academy, as well as its leaders Chris and Isis Terry.


Ftc sues la fitness over alleged barriers for membership cancellations
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against the operators of LA Fitness and several other gym chains, alleging that they make it difficult for consumers to cancel their memberships and related services.


Justice Department supports revocation of Biden-Harris order on competition
Antitrust

The Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division has expressed support for the President’s decision to revoke Executive Order 14036.


Former education department manager sentenced for bid rigging involving NYC public schools
Antitrust

Victor A. Garrido, owner of TranscendBS LLC and former business manager for the New York City Department of Education (NYC DOE), was sentenced to six months in prison for his role in a bid rigging scheme involving contracts with public schools.


Ftc sues Key Investment Group over alleged illegal online ticket resale scheme
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against Key Investment Group, a Maryland-based ticket broker and its affiliated companies, for allegedly using unlawful methods to bypass ticket purchase limits on high-demand events such as...


FTC dismisses complaint against Grand Canyon University
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has dismissed its complaint against Grand Canyon University, according to a statement released by the agency.


FTC chairman supports revocation of Biden-Harris executive order on competition
Antitrust

Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has commented on President Trump's decision to revoke the Biden-Harris Administration’s 2021 Executive Order related to competition policy.