The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a request to postpone its trial against Amazon regarding allegations of misleading consumers about its Prime subscription service. The FTC, facing a significant resource crunch due to personnel losses and hiring freezes influenced by previous administration policies, struggles with operational limitations that hinder its legal proceedings. During a recent hearing, FTC attorney Jonathan Cohen highlighted the dire state of the agency's resources, exacerbated by new spending restrictions, making it challenging to procure essential trial documentation. A federal judge will consider the request for a delay to later this fall.
The Federal Trade Commission has requested a delay in its case against Amazon, citing resource shortages affecting their ability to present a strong case.
Jonathan Cohen stated that the FTC is experiencing a severe resource situation due to cost-cutting measures and employee resignations.
The agency faces restrictions on procurement, delaying essential court documents, which further complicates their case against Amazon regarding misleading advertising.
Cohen noted that the FTC's case team has been destabilized by resignations, with key positions unfilled due to a hiring freeze.
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