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Federal Trade Commission invites libraries to celebrate National Consumer Protection Week
Antitrust

National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) is set to take place from March 2-8, 2025.


FTC mandates stronger data protection measures for GoDaddy
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a settlement with GoDaddy, requiring the web hosting company to enhance its data security measures.


FTC seeks public input on impact of major rental home investors
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a request for public comment regarding potential orders aimed at understanding the impact of large-scale single-family rental owner operators, referred to as mega investors, on home prices and rents...


FTC scrutinizes pharmaceutical patent settlements for potential antitrust violations
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission's Bureau of Competition has released four reports detailing pharmaceutical patent settlement agreements filed under the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA) for fiscal years 2018...


FTC sues John Deere over alleged anticompetitive practices impacting farmer repairs
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in collaboration with the Attorneys General of Illinois and Minnesota, has filed a lawsuit against Deere & Company.


FTC clarifies protections for gig worker organizing against antitrust liability
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a policy statement clarifying that independent contractors, including gig workers, are protected from antitrust liability when engaging in collective bargaining and organizing activities.


FTC bans Mobilewalla from selling sensitive location data
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized an order that prohibits data broker Mobilewalla Inc. from selling sensitive location data.


FTC issues $960K refunds over 'The Sales Mentor' income scheme
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $960,000 in refunds to consumers who were misled by a job scheme known as "The Sales Mentor."


FTC reports significant price markups by major pharmacy benefit managers
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released a second interim staff report scrutinizing the role of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in the prescription drug industry.


Justice Department and OSHA caution companies over NDAs deterring antitrust crime reports
Antitrust

The Justice Department’s Antitrust Division and the Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have jointly stated that non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) which deter individuals from reporting antitrust crimes...


FTC prohibits sale of sensitive location data by Gravy Analytics
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized an order that prevents Gravy Analytics and its subsidiary, Venntel, from unlawfully tracking and selling sensitive location data.


FTC announces virtual open commission meeting set for January 14
Antitrust

Today, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina M. Khan announced that an open meeting of the Commission will be held virtually on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.


FTC proposes new rules targeting deceptive earning claims in MLM industry
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced its intention to gather public feedback on proposed changes to the Business Opportunity Rule and a new Earnings Claim Rule.


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.