#ftc

#ftc

The US FTC has implemented a strict rule banning fake online reviews, enforcing penalties for violators.

Businesses and individuals can face significant fines for engaging in or promoting the use of fake reviews. [ more ]

A federal ban on fake online reviews has taken effect, enhancing the integrity of consumer feedback. [ more ]

The FTC enforces new rules banning fake online reviews to protect consumers and promote fair business practices. [ more ]

The FTC's new rule simplifies the cancellation of subscriptions, ensuring consumers can easily terminate services without facing complicated obstacles. [ more ]

The FTC's 'click to cancel' rule simplifies subscription cancellations, ensuring companies can't complicate the process and must gain consent before renewals. [ more ]

The FTC's new Click To Cancel rule aims to simplify subscription cancellations, reducing consumer frustration with difficult exit processes. [ more ]

FTC introduces Click to Cancel rule to simplify subscription cancellations, requiring equal ease in signing up and cancelling. [ more ]

The FTC has ruled that cancelling subscriptions must be as easy as signing up, improving consumer rights significantly. [ more ]

The FTC's new rule mandates easier cancellation processes for recurring subscriptions, aligning cancellation ease with subscription sign-up procedures. [ more ]

The FTC has enacted a new 'click-to-cancel' rule, simplifying subscription cancellations for consumers. [ more ]

Consumer activists urge the FTC to curb practices that limit functionality of purchased devices, affecting ownership rights and resale value. [ more ]

Microsoft has successfully avoided serious antitrust scrutiny despite its massive presence in the tech industry, unlike its competitors. [ more ]

Microsoft settled a lawsuit with gamers regarding the Activision Blizzard acquisition, dismissed with prejudice, preventing any refiled claims. [ more ]

Marriott must delete personal data upon customer request and strengthen security measures following extensive data breaches affecting millions.

The FTC's settlement mandates Marriott to restore lost loyalty points due to the breaches and enhance its cybersecurity frameworks. [ more ]

Ocasio-Cortez vows to oppose billionaire influence against Lina Khan's FTC leadership.

Mark Cuban expresses frustration with Lina Khan's regulatory approach, emphasizing AI's competitive importance. [ more ]

The Biden administration's antitrust reform efforts under Lina Khan face internal party conflicts, influenced by powerful donors opposed to her agenda. [ more ]

Lina Khan argues that unchecked acquisitions by Big Tech companies have significantly harmed Americans, particularly regarding privacy protections. [ more ]

Donor pressure is mounting for the replacement of FTC Chair Lina Khan due to her aggressive antitrust policies. [ more ]

The FTC's antitrust lawsuit against Amazon will proceed to trial, revealing practices that allegedly suppress competition and inflate prices. [ more ]

FTC's case against Amazon about stifled competition continues despite some states' claims being dismissed.

Judge Chun's ruling restricts Amazon from arguing its actions benefit competition at this early litigation stage. [ more ]

Amazon achieved a partial dismissal in the FTC antitrust lawsuit while remaining claims will still proceed in court. [ more ]

Invitation Homes will pay $48 million to settle FTC allegations of deceptive practices affecting tenants.

Junk fees and unfair eviction practices were central to the case against Invitation Homes. [ more ]

Invitation Homes to settle FTC claims for over $48 million regarding deceptive practices against tenants. [ more ]

The FTC is legally challenging major pharmacy benefit managers for inflating insulin prices and blocking patient access to cheaper drugs. [ more ]

The FTC is suing major pharmacy benefit managers for illegal rebate practices that have dramatically increased insulin prices paid by consumers. [ more ]

The FTC raises concerns over behavioral advertising models, claiming they encourage companies to misuse consumer data consent. [ more ]

Hashing is not a foolproof method for ensuring privacy compliance, according to the FTC. [ more ]

Kroger and Albertsons advocate for their merger, claiming it would lower prices, while the FTC warns it would reduce competition and increase food prices. [ more ]

The outcome of Kroger's acquisition of Albertsons could reshape grocery shopping, balancing benefits against competitive market concerns. [ more ]

The merger between Kroger and Albertsons faces federal scrutiny over competition concerns and potential consumer price increases. [ more ]

Kroger and Albertsons' $24.6 billion merger is contested by the FTC, citing antitrust concerns and potential price increases. [ more ]

Kroger raised prices for milk and eggs beyond inflation amid legal scrutiny over its merger with Albertsons. [ more ]

The Kroger-Albertsons merger could significantly impact grocery prices and competition in the U.S. [ more ]

Verkada must enhance its information security measures as a settlement for serious breaches involving customer cameras and CAN-SPAM Act violations. [ more ]

Verkada agrees to pay $2.95 million to settle FTC allegations over spam and security failings. [ more ]

Verkada must implement a security program and pay a $2.95 million penalty for security failures and CAN-SPAM Act violations. [ more ]

A recent court ruling reinstated non-compete contracts, undermining FTC's efforts to ban them and preventing potential financial benefits for millions of workers. [ more ]

The FTC's proposed ban on noncompete agreements has been blocked by a judge, but efforts to challenge them continue. [ more ]

A federal judge has permanently blocked the FTC's noncompete agreement ban, citing lack of authority to establish such rules. [ more ]

U.S. District Court blocks FTC rule banning noncompete agreements, citing statutory overreach and harm to firms. [ more ]

The FTC's attempt to ban noncompete agreements was blocked by a Dallas judge, citing lack of authority and justification for a sweeping ban. [ more ]

A Texas judge has blocked the FTC's rule banning noncompete agreements, impacting workers' ability to change jobs or start businesses. [ more ]

A federal court ruling blocks the FTC's ban on noncompete agreements, stating the agency exceeded its authority. [ more ]

A Texas federal judge blocked an FTC rule aimed at banning noncompete agreements, ruling the agency lacks the authority for such sweeping measures. [ more ]

The FTC's attempt to ban noncompete agreements was blocked by a federal judge citing lack of authority and flawed evidence. [ more ]

The court ruled that the FTC lacks authority to create substantive rules banning non-compete clauses.

The FTC's claim of authority under the FTC Act was rejected by the court. [ more ]

The FTC's non-compete regulation was blocked by a federal judge, citing overreach and potential harm. [ more ]

Kamala Harris proposes federal ban on price gouging to curb excessive grocery prices and aid inflation recovery. [ more ]

Vice President Kamala Harris proposes a federal ban on price gouging for groceries to combat high food prices and inflation. [ more ]