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By Federal Newswire | Dec 12, 2024
New data from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) indicates a significant rise in online job scams, specifically those requiring consumers to perform repetitive tasks.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 12, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, LLC, the largest distributor of wine and spirits in the United States.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Justice Department's Antitrust Division (DOJ) have jointly announced the withdrawal of the Antitrust Guidelines for Collaborations Among Competitors.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is encouraging libraries to participate in National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) 2025, which will take place from March 2 to March 8.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 10, 2024
Samuel Levine, Director of the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, has commented on a recent court ruling involving the dietary supplement Prevagen.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 10, 2024
As the open enrollment period for healthcare plans continues, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued warning letters to 21 companies involved in marketing or generating sales leads for these plans.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 10, 2024
The U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon has granted a preliminary injunction to halt Kroger Company's acquisition of Albertsons Companies, Inc. This decision was made on December 10, 2024, following a challenge by the Federal Trade...

By Federal Newswire | Dec 10, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $540,000 in refunds to consumers who were victims of an abusive debt collection scheme.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 9, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved a petition from Cooperativa De Farmacias Puertorriqueñas, also known as Coopharma, to modify the 2012 final order issued against them.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 9, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has intervened to stop a scheme that allegedly defrauded student loan borrowers of millions by pretending to be associated with the U.S. Department of Education.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 9, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has commenced the distribution of over $72 million in refunds to consumers affected by Epic Games' billing practices.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 6, 2024
Commissioner Andrew N. Ferguson's office and The National Restaurant Association are set to engage in an ex parte meeting regarding the Unfair or Deceptive Fees Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM).

By Federal Newswire | Dec 5, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing payments amounting to nearly $500,000 to consumers affected by Vivint Smart Homes, Inc.'s alleged misuse of credit reports.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 4, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $114,000 to consumers who were misled by claims of "next day shipping" for personal protective equipment (PPE) from the online retailer SuperGoodDeals.com.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 4, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken action against Guardian Service Industries, Inc., a building services contractor operating in New York and New Jersey.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 4, 2024
The Office of Technology (OT) recently shared a series of research questions, highlighting their commitment to exploring complex technological issues.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 3, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated action against Gravy Analytics Inc. and its subsidiary Venntel Inc. for allegedly selling sensitive location data without user consent.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 3, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated action against IntelliVision Technologies Corp. over allegations of deceptive claims regarding its facial recognition software.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 3, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken decisive action against Mobilewalla, Inc., a data broker accused of selling sensitive location data without verifying consumer consent.

By Federal Newswire | Dec 2, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a court order requiring the online retailer GOAT to pay over $2 million for violations related to shipping practices and buyer protection policies.