Andrew Ferguson, Chair, Federal Trade Commission
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FTC and DOJ Seek Input on Competitor Collaboration Guidance
Agencies seek public input following withdrawal of 2000 antitrust collaboration guidelines The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice announced a joint…
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FTC and 11 States Reach Settlement with Walmart over Deceptive Spark Driver Earnings Claims
The lawsuit claims that workers have lost millions of dollars due to deceptive practices. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and numerous states, such as Colorado, Michigan and Utah,…
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FTC Chair Warns Apple CEO about Federal Law Compliance
The letter stated that companies “that suppress or promote news articles in their news aggregators or feeds based on the perceived ideological or political viewpoint of the article…
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FTC Reports Rise in Rental Scams Targeting Young Adults
Fake listings on online platforms have been linked to millions in reported losses. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced that consumers have reported nearly 65,000 rental scams…
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Federal Judge Approves Settlement in Disney Children’s Privacy Case
The FTC action addresses online data collection from child-directed content. A federal court approved a settlement requiring Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. and Disney Entertainment Operations LLC (Disney) to…
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Court Halts Tax Debt Relief Scheme that Impersonated Federal Agencies
FTC action targets operators accused of misleading consumers with false government claims. A federal court has temporarily stopped the operations of American Tax Service (ATS) and several affiliated…
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FTC and States Shut Down Fraudulent Fundraising Scheme
Operators of a vehicle donation program face bans and financial penalties after misleading donors. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), joined by 22 agencies from 19 states, has halted…
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FTC Announces $2.5 Billion Settlement with Amazon
The lawsuit was over deceptive tactics to get consumers to subscribe to Prime and difficulties in canceling. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reached a settlement with Amazon last…
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FTC and States File Lawsuit Against Ticketmaster Over Ticketing Practices
Complaint alleges coordination with brokers, deceptive pricing, and inflated resale fees The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the attorneys general of seven states have sued Live Nation Entertainment…
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