Industry groups had requested a stay of the rule during litigation. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has delayed the implementation of the Combatting Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Rule…
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FTC Launches Inquiry into Tech Companies’ AI Investments
The commission examines the impact on competition and innovation. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued orders to Alphabet, Amazon, Anthropic, Microsoft, and OpenAI, requiring them to provide information…
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DOJ Settles Lawsuit Alleging Illegal Telemarketing Practices
The offending company agrees to a $7 million penalty for selling consumer information. The Department of Justice (DOJ) reached an agreement with Response Tree, LLC, in which the…
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Senator Schumer Urges FDA and FTC to Further Regulate Nicotine Pouches
He calls Zyn product “quiet and dangerous.“ Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York has called for the Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission…
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FTC Bans Rite Aid From Use of Facial Recognition for 5 Years
The agency says the company was “reckless” in its use of the technology for surveillance purposes. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has prohibited Rite Aid from using facial…
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FTC Proposes Stronger Protections on Children’s Privacy
The rule would require targeted advertising to be off by default. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed modifications to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA Rule),…
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FTC Acts Against Telemarketing Scheme
“The Sales Mentor” misled consumers with deceptive practices and false earnings claims. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has obtained proposed orders against the operators of “The Sales Mentor”…
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Federal Trade Commission Sues Grand Canyon University
The agency alleges the school was deceptive in its advertising and marketing. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sued Grand Canyon University, the nation’s largest Christian university, charging…
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New Company Merger Guidelines Released By DOJ and FTC
White House economist says antitrust guidance is important to ensure competition and lower consumer costs. The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) jointly released…
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FTC Sues to Block Acquisition of Exclusive Drug License
The deal would give the French company a pharmaceutical monopoly over Pompe Disease therapy. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken action to prevent Sanofi from acquiring an…
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