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Five simple tips to stop scam phone calls and robocalls

The calls have reached epidemic levels. Here’s how you can protect yourself

The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2025

Crypto and big tech’s backing pays off as Trump makes tech-friendly moves

Flurry of directives relaxes regulations and drops lawsuit – and billionaires who donated to Trump are ready to benefit

The Guardian - US · Feb 22, 2025

Meet the New FTC—Same as the Old FTC

Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson reaffirms the flawed 2023 merger guidelines.

Reason · Feb 21, 2025

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Trump Admin To Press Ahead With Amazon, Meta Antitrust Cases

In an interview with FOX Business, newly appointed Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Andrew Ferguson confirmed that ongoing cases against Amazon and Meta would proceed, emphasizing his commitment to "holding Big Tech's feet to the fire."

International Business Times · Feb 21, 2025

FTC Chair Throws Stones in a Glass House

Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson hypocritically engages in the very partisanship for which he faults the American Bar Association.

Reason · Feb 20, 2025

Amazon is boasting record profits but one mystery remains: How much are seller fees boosting the bottom line?

Amazon's cloud and ad divisions are key contributors to its record profit. But the tech giant keeps the full picture murky.

Fortune · Feb 8, 2025

'Genshin Impact' Dev Cognosphere Ordered To Pay $20 Million in Relation to FTC Charges

Genshin Impact developer Cognosphere agreed to pay a $20 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission over a number of charges.

Player One · Jan 20, 2025

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Lina Khan’s legacy could prove to be fragile as Trump pick takes helm of FTC

Outgoing agency head was a determined antitrust enforcer during her tenure, but some detractors say she was a bully with unchecked power

The Guardian - US · Jan 19, 2025

US lawsuit accuses Pepsi company of price discrimination that favored Walmart over smaller stores

A lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission alleges that food and beverage maker PepsiCo engaged in illegal price discrimination by giving unfair price advantages to one big-box retailer

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025

Cash advance apps: The new loan sharks?

The Federal Trade Commission has cracked down on the apps, saying they mislead consumers

Salon · Jan 17, 2025

FTC sues Deere & Co. for monopolizing farm-equipment repair market

The Federal Trade Commission is accusing Deere & Co. of unfairly monopolizing the farm-equipment repair market

The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2025

UnitedHealth, employer of slain exec Brian Thompson, found to have overcharged cancer patients for drugs by over 1,000%

The report is the latest indictment of America’s broken healthcare system.

Fortune · Jan 15, 2025

Musk, TikTok, and big tech – Donald Trump and data privacy

Donald Trump has returned to the White House and become President of the United States for a second time. But eight years after his last stint, what does this Trump administration mean for the future of data privacy in the US.

Tom’s Guide · Jan 15, 2025

Grubhub to pay $25M in deceptive practices settlement with Illinois attorney general and the FTC

Grubhub Inc. will pay $25 million to settle a dispute over alleged deceptive business practices with the Illinois attorney general and the Federal Trade Commission

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2024

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The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024

Concert promoters, hotels and lodging sites soon will have to disclose extra fees up front

The Federal Trade Commission says it will soon require hotels, vacation rental platforms and live event promoters to disclose any fees up front when they list prices

RideApart · Dec 17, 2024

Harley-Davidson's Warranty Policies are Predatory Says Owners' Lawsuit

While my law experience is attempting to get out of a few—read many—speeding tickets over the years, there's always been something about contract law that irks me. And that's how aftermarket parts can void warranties. I understand that if you throw on a turbocharger or add nitrous to a UTV, hence…

Reason · Dec 13, 2024

Mark Meador's Nomination to the Federal Trade Commission Is Bad News for Consumers

Meador’s nomination is a win for antitrust activism and a blow to economic freedom.

Reason · Dec 12, 2024

Kroger-Albertsons Merger Halted by the Federal Trade Commission

The Federal Trade Commission's antitrust action does not benefit grocery shoppers.

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Fortune · Dec 11, 2024

Fortnite players could be owed $114. Here's how to claim it.

Epic Games agrees to $245 million settlement.

Windows Central · Dec 11, 2024

Google asks US government to shatter Microsoft's exclusive cloud deal with OpenAI, claiming consumers may incur extra charges buying the ChatGPT maker's tech through Microsoft

Google recently requested the US Federal Trade Commission to break Microsoft's exclusive deal to host OpenAI's technology on its cloud servers. The company claims consumers may incur additional charges when buying OpenAI products through Microsoft servers.

International Business Times · Dec 11, 2024

US Courts Block Kroger's $25 Bn Supermarket Mega-merger

Two US courts ruled against supermarket giant Kroger's planned $24.6 billion acquisition of rival chain Albertsons on Tuesday, dealing an existential threat to the merger in a win for the Federal Trade Commission, which had argued the deal would harm consumers.

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024

Fortnite players 'tricked' into unwanted purchases are starting to get refunds. Here's how to apply

U.S. consumers who were tricked into purchases they didn’t want from Fortnite maker Epic Games are now starting to receive refund checks, the Federal Trade Commission said this week

Reason · Dec 9, 2024

Trump Is Coming for Tech Companies

It looks like we can expect the antitrust assaults to continue.

Advnture · Dec 9, 2024

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