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FTC sends refunds after mortgage relief scam targets homeowners
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing refunds to consumers who were affected by a fraudulent mortgage relief scheme.


FTC Chair Lina M. Khan to discuss agency's future at Brookings Institution
Antitrust

Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina M. Khan is set to engage in a fireside chat at The Brookings Institution.


FTC mandates changes in H&R Block's practices for upcoming tax seasons
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized an order that requires H&R Block, a tax preparation company, to implement several changes for the 2025 tax filing season.


FTC and NY Attorney General take action against Handy Technologies
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the New York Attorney General have taken legal action against Handy Technologies, a company operating in the gig economy under the name Angi Services.


FTC partners with libraries to offer scam awareness resources
Antitrust

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


FTC imposes record fine on oil companies for antitrust law breach
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that XCL Resources Holdings, LLC (XCL), Verdun Oil Company II LLC (Verdun), and EP Energy LLC (EP) have agreed to pay a $5.6 million civil penalty.


FTC sets open commission meeting agenda for January 14
Antitrust

Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina M. Khan has announced an open virtual meeting of the Commission scheduled for Tuesday, January 14, 2025.


FTC orders end to no-hire clauses by Planned Building Services
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has directed Planned Building Services and its associated companies to stop enforcing no-hire agreements that restrict residential and commercial building owners from hiring their service workers.


FTC offers refunds for deceptive Golden Sunrise product claims
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated a refund claims process for consumers who purchased treatment plans from Golden Sunrise Nutraceutical, Inc. The products were deceptively marketed as remedies for COVID-19, cancer, and Parkinson’s...


FTC mandates $1M settlement over false AI accessibility claims
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has mandated that accessiBe, a software provider, pay $1 million to settle claims that it falsely advertised its AI-powered web accessibility tool as capable of making any website compliant with the Web Content...


FTC highlights consumer risks associated with artificial intelligence
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is increasingly focusing on the potential and real-world harms associated with artificial intelligence (AI).


FTC finalizes order against Sitejabber for misleading review practices
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a consent order against Sitejabber, an AI-enabled consumer review platform.


FTC refers case against online lender Dave Inc. to Department of Justice
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has escalated its legal proceedings against Dave Inc., an online cash advance firm, by referring the case to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).


FTC accuses Lindsay Auto Group of deceptive practices
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Maryland Attorney General have accused Lindsay Automotive Group of deceiving car buyers, allegedly costing them millions in unnecessary fees and add-ons.


FTC approves horseracing authority's assessment methodology rule change
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved a modification to the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority's Assessment Methodology Rule.


FTC finalizes order mandating data security measures for Marriott and Starwood
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized an order requiring Marriott International, Inc. and its subsidiary Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide LLC to implement a comprehensive data security program.


Court orders delisting of Teva inhaler patents following FTC intervention
Antitrust

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has upheld a district court's decision requiring Teva Pharmaceuticals to remove several asthma inhaler patents from the FDA's Orange Book.


FTC plans hearing on rule change against individual impersonation
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has scheduled an informal hearing to discuss a proposed amendment to its impersonation rule.


FTC settles $20 million lawsuit against Leader Automotive Group over alleged fraud
Antitrust

A lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the state of Illinois has led to a proposed settlement requiring Leader Automotive Group and its parent company, AutoCanada, to pay $20 million.


FTC explores modern challenges in predatory pricing at upcoming workshop
Antitrust

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is set to hold a virtual public workshop on December 18, 2024, focusing on modern predatory pricing strategies.