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Other Barks & Bites for Friday, February 21: USPTO Commissioner for Trademarks is Leaving; FTC Seeks Public Comments on Tech Censorship; CAFC Affirms Descriptiveness Refusal Over Estoppel Arguments

USPTO leadership changes as Commissioner David Gooder steps down, with Dan Vavonese becoming Acting Commissioner.

FTC Cuts Ties With American Bar Association - Above the Law

The Trump II administration is implementing policies that reflect a more assertive right-wing stance, impacting associations like the ABA.

This Price-Jacking Industry Is Littered With Conflicts of Interest for Trump and His Cabinet

Private equity is significantly degrading the quality of goods and services across various industries, notably health care.

Why FTC Employees Are Frustrated With Biden's Former Chair Lina Khan

FTC workers union failed to secure a long-term contract before leadership changes under Trump.

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F.T.C. Study Finds Vast Surveillance' of Social Media Users

Social media and streaming services engage in extensive surveillance of users, including minors, collecting more personal data than understood by users.

FTC Proposes Restrictions on GM's Ability to Share Driver Data

The FTC proposes a ban on GM selling driver data to protect privacy.

F.T.C. Study Finds Vast Surveillance' of Social Media Users

Social media and streaming services engage in extensive surveillance of users, including minors, collecting more personal data than understood by users.

FTC Proposes Restrictions on GM's Ability to Share Driver Data

The FTC proposes a ban on GM selling driver data to protect privacy.

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Insurance Company Where CEO Was Assassinated Jacking Up Cost of Cancer Drugs by "Thousands of Percent," Government Finds

OptumRx is accused of massively inflating the prices of life-saving medications, causing significant financial burdens for patients.

The FTC Released a Scathing Interim Report on PBMs. What's Next? - MedCity News

The FTC's investigation on PBMs reveals market concentration and profit generation issues, impacting drug costs and independent pharmacies negatively.

Video: Why the FTC's Lawsuit Against PBMs May Have Some Legs - MedCity News

The FTC alleges that pharmacy benefit managers inflate insulin prices through rebate programs, harming patients financially.

Insurance Company Where CEO Was Assassinated Jacking Up Cost of Cancer Drugs by "Thousands of Percent," Government Finds

OptumRx is accused of massively inflating the prices of life-saving medications, causing significant financial burdens for patients.

The FTC Released a Scathing Interim Report on PBMs. What's Next? - MedCity News

The FTC's investigation on PBMs reveals market concentration and profit generation issues, impacting drug costs and independent pharmacies negatively.

Video: Why the FTC's Lawsuit Against PBMs May Have Some Legs - MedCity News

The FTC alleges that pharmacy benefit managers inflate insulin prices through rebate programs, harming patients financially.

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#consumer-protection

The US Government Just Banned Fake AI-Generated Reviews

The FTC has implemented a ban on AI-generated and deceptive online reviews to protect consumers and promote fair market competition.

FTC announces crackdown on 'deceptive AI' businesses

The FTC is cracking down on companies using AI to mislead consumers, emphasizing that AI does not exempt entities from legal accountability.

Canceling Subscriptions Could Get Easier Under New Biden Administration Rules

Biden administration proposes policies to simplify consumer rights and cancel subscriptions easily.

Fortnite Players Get Millions in Refunds for Unwanted Purchases

Players of Fortnite are to receive refunds from Epic Games due to manipulative purchasing practices, totaling up to $245 million.

Arise will pay $7 million to workers FTC says the gig company misled about how much money they could make on its platform

The Federal Trade Commission took action against Arise Virtual Solutions for misleading people about earning potential in the gig economy.

F.T.C. Bars Anonymous Messaging App From Serving Users Under Age 18

The Federal Trade Commission barred an online service from serving users under 18 due to child privacy violations.

The US Government Just Banned Fake AI-Generated Reviews

The FTC has implemented a ban on AI-generated and deceptive online reviews to protect consumers and promote fair market competition.

FTC announces crackdown on 'deceptive AI' businesses

The FTC is cracking down on companies using AI to mislead consumers, emphasizing that AI does not exempt entities from legal accountability.

Canceling Subscriptions Could Get Easier Under New Biden Administration Rules

Biden administration proposes policies to simplify consumer rights and cancel subscriptions easily.

Fortnite Players Get Millions in Refunds for Unwanted Purchases

Players of Fortnite are to receive refunds from Epic Games due to manipulative purchasing practices, totaling up to $245 million.

Arise will pay $7 million to workers FTC says the gig company misled about how much money they could make on its platform

The Federal Trade Commission took action against Arise Virtual Solutions for misleading people about earning potential in the gig economy.

F.T.C. Bars Anonymous Messaging App From Serving Users Under Age 18

The Federal Trade Commission barred an online service from serving users under 18 due to child privacy violations.

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#big-tech

FTC Report Shows Profit-Hungry Tech Giants 'Harmful to Children and Teens' | Common Dreams

Child welfare advocates urge lawmakers to pass bills protecting youth from unsafe practices by Big Tech, following an FTC report on social media's dangers.

Why FTC chair Lina Khan is one of Fast Company's 10 most innovative people of the last 10 years

Lina Khan emphasizes the importance of structural competition in markets, not just pricing, reshaping antitrust enforcement's focus.

Donald Trump should nominate digital freedom fighter Andrew Ferguson to chair FTC

Andrew Ferguson is a crucial candidate for FTC chair in the fight against Big Tech's censorship and antitrust abuses.

Andrew Ferguson is the free-speech champion we need at the FTC's helm

Andrew Ferguson's appointment as FTC chairman is seen as a positive step for opponents of online censorship.

FTC Report Shows Profit-Hungry Tech Giants 'Harmful to Children and Teens' | Common Dreams

Child welfare advocates urge lawmakers to pass bills protecting youth from unsafe practices by Big Tech, following an FTC report on social media's dangers.

Why FTC chair Lina Khan is one of Fast Company's 10 most innovative people of the last 10 years

Lina Khan emphasizes the importance of structural competition in markets, not just pricing, reshaping antitrust enforcement's focus.

Donald Trump should nominate digital freedom fighter Andrew Ferguson to chair FTC

Andrew Ferguson is a crucial candidate for FTC chair in the fight against Big Tech's censorship and antitrust abuses.

Andrew Ferguson is the free-speech champion we need at the FTC's helm

Andrew Ferguson's appointment as FTC chairman is seen as a positive step for opponents of online censorship.

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#antitrust

A Microsoft victory and Mozilla defeat: The fallout from Google's antitrust saga

Google was ruled to have an illegal monopoly in the search market, impacting advertising rates and competitive opportunities.

Trump's Pick to Lead FTC Wants to Roll Back Regulations and End "War on Mergers"

Andrew Ferguson aims to reverse the FTC's current consumer protection and antitrust strategies under Lina Khan.

Microsoft to FTC: Investigate your own leaks

Microsoft is upset about learning of an FTC antitrust investigation through media rather than official channels.

A Microsoft victory and Mozilla defeat: The fallout from Google's antitrust saga

Google was ruled to have an illegal monopoly in the search market, impacting advertising rates and competitive opportunities.

Trump's Pick to Lead FTC Wants to Roll Back Regulations and End "War on Mergers"

Andrew Ferguson aims to reverse the FTC's current consumer protection and antitrust strategies under Lina Khan.

Microsoft to FTC: Investigate your own leaks

Microsoft is upset about learning of an FTC antitrust investigation through media rather than official channels.

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#kroger

Kroger and Albertsons grocery megamerger halted by federal court

A judge has temporarily blocked the $24.6 billion merger of Kroger and Albertsons, favoring federal regulators' concerns over reduced competition and higher prices.

Federal Judge Blocks $25 Billion Kroger-Albertsons Grocery Merger

Judge blocks Kroger's merger with Albertsons, citing concerns over reduced competition affecting consumers and workers.

Kroger and Albertsons grocery megamerger halted by federal court

A judge has temporarily blocked the $24.6 billion merger of Kroger and Albertsons, favoring federal regulators' concerns over reduced competition and higher prices.

Federal Judge Blocks $25 Billion Kroger-Albertsons Grocery Merger

Judge blocks Kroger's merger with Albertsons, citing concerns over reduced competition affecting consumers and workers.

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#data-security

Congress tries again for comprehensive data privacy bill

The American Privacy Rights Act aims to establish nationwide data security practices and hold companies accountable for protecting personal data.

The bill empowers the Federal Trade Commission to enforce legislation and requires large data holders to conduct privacy impact assessments regularly.

The FTC Thinks Data Clean Rooms May Have A Few Dusty Corners | AdExchanger

Data clean rooms aren't a guarantee of privacy compliance and companies remain responsible for managing personal information securely.

Congress tries again for comprehensive data privacy bill

The American Privacy Rights Act aims to establish nationwide data security practices and hold companies accountable for protecting personal data.

The bill empowers the Federal Trade Commission to enforce legislation and requires large data holders to conduct privacy impact assessments regularly.

The FTC Thinks Data Clean Rooms May Have A Few Dusty Corners | AdExchanger

Data clean rooms aren't a guarantee of privacy compliance and companies remain responsible for managing personal information securely.

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IFA Cautions the FTC on Franchise Regulation | Entrepreneur

The IFA urges the FTC to avoid increasing regulations on franchising, claiming it undermines the franchise model's viability.

The 2024 choice on regulation: Trump wants America unleashed, Harris wants it strangled

Donald Trump is portrayed as the candidate who can counter excessive federal regulations and promote American prosperity.

#antitrust-lawsuit

FTC can proceed with antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, judge rules

Federal judge allowed FTC's antitrust lawsuit against Amazon to proceed, marking a significant legal challenge against the company.

Judge greenlights FTC's antitrust suit against Amazon

FTC allowed to proceed with antitrust claims against Amazon despite some state law claims being dismissed.

FTC can proceed with antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, judge rules

Federal judge allowed FTC's antitrust lawsuit against Amazon to proceed, marking a significant legal challenge against the company.

Judge greenlights FTC's antitrust suit against Amazon

FTC allowed to proceed with antitrust claims against Amazon despite some state law claims being dismissed.

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FTC seeks to block Kate Spade, Michael Kors merger

The FTC is opposing the $8.5 billion merger of Tapestry, citing potential consumer price increases.

Michael Kors argues that the handbag market remains competitive despite brand consolidation.

Can Lina Khan Hold On?

Lina Khan's term as F.T.C. chair has sparked significant debate over antitrust enforcement and corporate regulations, positioning her as a pivotal figure in this landscape.

Bitcoin ATM scams have cost Americans over $10 million per month this year

Bitcoin ATM scams have surged, with fraud losses reaching $65 million in the first half of 2023, largely affecting older individuals.

#data-privacy

Lawmakers unveil new bipartisan digital privacy bill after years of impasse

Senator Cantwell and Representative McMorris Rodgers introduced the American Privacy Rights Act, a major data privacy proposal.

The bill grants consumers new rights over their data, including the ability to sue for violations and opt-out of certain data uses.

AI Surveillance Pricing' Could Use Data to Make People Pay More

Data has become a vital commodity, driving algorithmic pricing and targeted advertising.

The FTC is investigating the implications of personalized pricing practices and data collection.

Surveillance pricing raises questions about consumer fairness and competitive practices.

Lawmakers unveil new bipartisan digital privacy bill after years of impasse

Senator Cantwell and Representative McMorris Rodgers introduced the American Privacy Rights Act, a major data privacy proposal.

The bill grants consumers new rights over their data, including the ability to sue for violations and opt-out of certain data uses.

AI Surveillance Pricing' Could Use Data to Make People Pay More

Data has become a vital commodity, driving algorithmic pricing and targeted advertising.

The FTC is investigating the implications of personalized pricing practices and data collection.

Surveillance pricing raises questions about consumer fairness and competitive practices.

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#noncompete-agreements

Federal judge derails FTC's sweeping ban on non-compete agreements

A federal judge blocked an FTC rule on noncompete agreements, citing the agency exceeded its authority and would cause irreparable harm.

Judge Refuses to Block F.T.C.'s Noncompete Ban as Lawsuits Play Out

Federal judge in Pennsylvania upholds FTC's ban on noncompete agreements, impacting American workers.

The FTC's noncompete agreements ban has been struck down

A federal judge has blocked the FTC's ban on noncompete agreements, claiming it exceeds the agency's authority and could cause irreparable harm.

Opinion | The Mostly Persuasive Logic Behind the New Ban on Noncompetes

The F.T.C. banned noncompete agreements for most workers due to coercive practices, exempting senior executives due to their negotiation power.

Federal judge derails FTC's sweeping ban on non-compete agreements

A federal judge blocked an FTC rule on noncompete agreements, citing the agency exceeded its authority and would cause irreparable harm.

Judge Refuses to Block F.T.C.'s Noncompete Ban as Lawsuits Play Out

Federal judge in Pennsylvania upholds FTC's ban on noncompete agreements, impacting American workers.

The FTC's noncompete agreements ban has been struck down

A federal judge has blocked the FTC's ban on noncompete agreements, claiming it exceeds the agency's authority and could cause irreparable harm.

Opinion | The Mostly Persuasive Logic Behind the New Ban on Noncompetes

The F.T.C. banned noncompete agreements for most workers due to coercive practices, exempting senior executives due to their negotiation power.

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#tiktok

TikTok violated children's privacy, allowed them to create accounts: DOJ lawsuit

The Justice Department and FTC sued TikTok for violating children's privacy laws and previous settlement terms, intensifying legal battles over user data protection.

The lawsuit targets TikTok for allegedly collecting and using personal information of children under 13 without parental consent or control, highlighting a significant breach of online privacy regulations.

US governement sues TikTok, accusing the company of illegally collecting children's data

The Justice Department sues TikTok for violating children's online privacy law and failing to comply with a previous settlement, risking its operations in the U.S.

TikTok parent ByteDance sued for 'massive-scale invasions of children's privacy'

TikTok sued for privacy violations involving children under 13.

TikTok violated children's privacy, allowed them to create accounts: DOJ lawsuit

The Justice Department and FTC sued TikTok for violating children's privacy laws and previous settlement terms, intensifying legal battles over user data protection.

The lawsuit targets TikTok for allegedly collecting and using personal information of children under 13 without parental consent or control, highlighting a significant breach of online privacy regulations.

US governement sues TikTok, accusing the company of illegally collecting children's data

The Justice Department sues TikTok for violating children's online privacy law and failing to comply with a previous settlement, risking its operations in the U.S.

TikTok parent ByteDance sued for 'massive-scale invasions of children's privacy'

TikTok sued for privacy violations involving children under 13.

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Automakers Sold Driver Data for Pennies, Senators Say

Automakers like General Motors are collecting and sharing driver data, often without their knowledge, for profit.

Corporations are forcing Americans to pay more for less in their own words | Matt Stoller

The article discusses a fierce battle between the Biden administration and the oil industry over oil prices, revealing allegations of price-fixing schemes by industry leaders.

Ring customers, you might get a PayPal refund from the FTC after a privacy lawsuit was settled

FTC issues refunds over $5.6 million to Ring customers due to privacy and security breaches.

The government announced winners of a contest to tell real voices from deepfake audio

Federal Trade Commission awards prizes to organizations for developing technologies to detect audio deepfakes.

Organizations are using innovative methods, such as sensors and data injection, to distinguish between authentic human speech and AI-generated audio.

The Ad Industry Urgently Needs Consistent Privacy Standards | AdExchanger

Standardization in privacy compliance is crucial due to the increasing regulations at both state and federal levels.

Regulators are emphasizing the need for proactive compliance and swift enforcement in the realm of data privacy.

Why the Biden Administration Is Suing Apple and Investigating Big Grocers

The Department of Justice sued Apple for monopolizing the smartphone market.

The Federal Trade Commission released a report on grocery industry concentration and price hikes during the pandemic.

FTC launches an antitrust probe into Microsoft's deal with Inflection AI

The Federal Trade Commission is investigating Microsoft's deal with Inflection AI over potential antitrust concerns.

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Other Barks & Bites for Friday, February 21: USPTO Commissioner for Trademarks is Leaving; FTC Seeks Public Comments on Tech Censorship; CAFC Affirms Descriptiveness Refusal Over Estoppel Arguments

FTC Cuts Ties With American Bar Association - Above the Law

This Price-Jacking Industry Is Littered With Conflicts of Interest for Trump and His Cabinet

Why FTC Employees Are Frustrated With Biden's Former Chair Lina Khan

F.T.C. Study Finds Vast Surveillance' of Social Media Users

FTC Proposes Restrictions on GM's Ability to Share Driver Data

F.T.C. Study Finds Vast Surveillance' of Social Media Users

FTC Proposes Restrictions on GM's Ability to Share Driver Data

Insurance Company Where CEO Was Assassinated Jacking Up Cost of Cancer Drugs by "Thousands of Percent," Government Finds

The FTC Released a Scathing Interim Report on PBMs. What's Next? - MedCity News

Video: Why the FTC's Lawsuit Against PBMs May Have Some Legs - MedCity News

Insurance Company Where CEO Was Assassinated Jacking Up Cost of Cancer Drugs by "Thousands of Percent," Government Finds

The FTC Released a Scathing Interim Report on PBMs. What's Next? - MedCity News

Video: Why the FTC's Lawsuit Against PBMs May Have Some Legs - MedCity News

The US Government Just Banned Fake AI-Generated Reviews

FTC announces crackdown on 'deceptive AI' businesses

Canceling Subscriptions Could Get Easier Under New Biden Administration Rules

Fortnite Players Get Millions in Refunds for Unwanted Purchases

Arise will pay $7 million to workers FTC says the gig company misled about how much money they could make on its platform

F.T.C. Bars Anonymous Messaging App From Serving Users Under Age 18

The US Government Just Banned Fake AI-Generated Reviews

FTC announces crackdown on 'deceptive AI' businesses

Canceling Subscriptions Could Get Easier Under New Biden Administration Rules

Fortnite Players Get Millions in Refunds for Unwanted Purchases

Arise will pay $7 million to workers FTC says the gig company misled about how much money they could make on its platform

F.T.C. Bars Anonymous Messaging App From Serving Users Under Age 18

FTC Report Shows Profit-Hungry Tech Giants 'Harmful to Children and Teens' | Common Dreams

Why FTC chair Lina Khan is one of Fast Company's 10 most innovative people of the last 10 years

Donald Trump should nominate digital freedom fighter Andrew Ferguson to chair FTC

Andrew Ferguson is the free-speech champion we need at the FTC's helm

FTC Report Shows Profit-Hungry Tech Giants 'Harmful to Children and Teens' | Common Dreams

Why FTC chair Lina Khan is one of Fast Company's 10 most innovative people of the last 10 years

Donald Trump should nominate digital freedom fighter Andrew Ferguson to chair FTC

Andrew Ferguson is the free-speech champion we need at the FTC's helm

A Microsoft victory and Mozilla defeat: The fallout from Google's antitrust saga

Trump's Pick to Lead FTC Wants to Roll Back Regulations and End "War on Mergers"

Microsoft to FTC: Investigate your own leaks

A Microsoft victory and Mozilla defeat: The fallout from Google's antitrust saga

Trump's Pick to Lead FTC Wants to Roll Back Regulations and End "War on Mergers"

Microsoft to FTC: Investigate your own leaks

Kroger and Albertsons grocery megamerger halted by federal court

Federal Judge Blocks $25 Billion Kroger-Albertsons Grocery Merger

Kroger and Albertsons grocery megamerger halted by federal court

Federal Judge Blocks $25 Billion Kroger-Albertsons Grocery Merger

Congress tries again for comprehensive data privacy bill

The FTC Thinks Data Clean Rooms May Have A Few Dusty Corners | AdExchanger

Congress tries again for comprehensive data privacy bill

The FTC Thinks Data Clean Rooms May Have A Few Dusty Corners | AdExchanger

IFA Cautions the FTC on Franchise Regulation | Entrepreneur

The 2024 choice on regulation: Trump wants America unleashed, Harris wants it strangled

FTC can proceed with antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, judge rules

Judge greenlights FTC's antitrust suit against Amazon

FTC can proceed with antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, judge rules

Judge greenlights FTC's antitrust suit against Amazon

FTC seeks to block Kate Spade, Michael Kors merger

Can Lina Khan Hold On?

Bitcoin ATM scams have cost Americans over $10 million per month this year

Lawmakers unveil new bipartisan digital privacy bill after years of impasse

AI Surveillance Pricing' Could Use Data to Make People Pay More

Lawmakers unveil new bipartisan digital privacy bill after years of impasse

AI Surveillance Pricing' Could Use Data to Make People Pay More

Federal judge derails FTC's sweeping ban on non-compete agreements

Judge Refuses to Block F.T.C.'s Noncompete Ban as Lawsuits Play Out

The FTC's noncompete agreements ban has been struck down

Opinion | The Mostly Persuasive Logic Behind the New Ban on Noncompetes

Federal judge derails FTC's sweeping ban on non-compete agreements

Judge Refuses to Block F.T.C.'s Noncompete Ban as Lawsuits Play Out

The FTC's noncompete agreements ban has been struck down

Opinion | The Mostly Persuasive Logic Behind the New Ban on Noncompetes

TikTok violated children's privacy, allowed them to create accounts: DOJ lawsuit

US governement sues TikTok, accusing the company of illegally collecting children's data

TikTok parent ByteDance sued for 'massive-scale invasions of children's privacy'

TikTok violated children's privacy, allowed them to create accounts: DOJ lawsuit

US governement sues TikTok, accusing the company of illegally collecting children's data

TikTok parent ByteDance sued for 'massive-scale invasions of children's privacy'

Automakers Sold Driver Data for Pennies, Senators Say

Corporations are forcing Americans to pay more for less in their own words | Matt Stoller

Ring customers, you might get a PayPal refund from the FTC after a privacy lawsuit was settled

The government announced winners of a contest to tell real voices from deepfake audio

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