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The lawsuit against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision, filed by a group of everyday gamers, has reportedly been settled and permanently dismissed

It was first filed back in 2022

Look Out for Scams and Price Gouging Amid Hurricanes, Officials Warn

Look Out for Scams and Price Gouging Amid Hurricanes, Officials Warn

Storm fraud and price gouging are a real threat in the wake of a natural disaster. Victims of hurricanes Helene and Milton are being urged to stay on the lookout for rogue traders.

Marriott hit with major penalty to settle security breach claims

Marriott hit with major penalty to settle security breach claims

Marriott International will have to pay a $52 million penalty to 49 states and the District of Columbia for multiple breaches.

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Marriott Agrees To Pay $52 Million Penalty, Boost Security After Data Breaches

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), attorneys general from 49 states, and the District of Columbia, confirmed having reached separate settlement agreements with the hotel giant on Wednesday.

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Marriott agrees to pay $52 million, beef up data security to resolve probes over data breaches

Marriott International has agreed to pay $52 million and make changes to bolster its data security

The Independent UK

'Unprecedented capabilities for surveillance and manipulation': New report calls smart TVs and streaming services a 'Trojan Horse', and urges government action

A severe new report slams the TV industry for creating "a digital Trojan Horse" in every home.

Judge Gives FTC Green Light In Antitrust Lawsuit Against Amazon; Rejects Some State Claims

The ruling of the court is a setback for Amazon, since it has been trying its best to toss the case out of court and avoid a full-blown trial. The court scheduled the trial for the case for October 2026.

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FTC Cracks Down: Fake Reviews Officially a No-No

FTC Cracks Down: Fake Reviews Officially a No-No

Companies can no longer buy and post online reviews that aren't by actual customers — and there's a hefty fine involved. Here's what to watch for.

Federal Judge Allows FTC Antitrust Lawsuit Against Amazon To Proceed

Federal Judge Allows FTC Antitrust Lawsuit Against Amazon To Proceed

Federal judge allows FTC's antitrust lawsuit against Amazon to proceed, highlighting allegations of market dominance abuse and legal challenges against tec...

Judge rules the FTC can proceed with antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, tosses out few state claims

Judge rules the FTC can proceed with antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, tosses out few state claims

A federal judge said the Federal Trade Commission can proceed with its landmark antitrust lawsuit against Amazon

The Independent UK

Is Kroger a Buy as Its Mega Merger Faces Legal Challenges?

Kroger’s (KR) $25 billion merger with Albertsons (ACI) is in limbo as federal regulators and states push to block the deal over concerns of higher prices and reduced competition. As the legal battle heats up, the company is fighting to prove the merger’s benefits for shoppers. In this article, we’ll…

Washington, Colorado take on Kroger

Washington, Colorado take on Kroger

The supermarkets argue mega-stores like Costco, Amazon and Walmart are their real competitors

Guy Declares War On Dating App After It Won’t Refund Him $45, Company Ends Up Paying $23 Million

Guy Declares War On Dating App After It Won’t Refund Him $45, Company Ends Up Paying $23 Million

As this story shows, taking legal action against a company's predatory billing practices can sometimes bear fruit. The post Guy Declares War On Dating App After It Won’t Refund Him $45, Company Ends Up Paying $23 Million first appeared on Bored Panda.

Federal Court Grants Amazon Partial Dismissal Of US FTC's Antitrust Lawsuit

Federal Court Grants Amazon Partial Dismissal Of US FTC's Antitrust Lawsuit

The FTC alleges in its lawsuit that Amazon employs anti-competitive tactics to maintain dominance among online marketplaces and superstores. In December, Amazon sought to dismiss the case, stating that the FTC had provided no evidence of consumer harm.

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FTC Says Hess CEO Encouraged OPEC To Raise Prices, Bans Him From Chevron Board

Oil company scion John Hess allegedly 'communicated publicly and privately with OPEC representatives and oil ministers of OPEC member states.'

Kamalanomics: What businesses can expect in a Kamala Harris presidency

The vice president hasn’t done much to woo Big Business, but many executives would still rather take their chances with her than the alternative.

FTC Chair Lina Khan sees parallels in Kamala Harris's record and the regulator's work

"If you’re not enforcing antitrust, you’re allowing decades of consolidation that can create inflationary spikes more readily, because your system as a whole is less resilient to that disruption."

Android Central

The FTC is finally going after AI scammers

Some reasonable regulations need to be placed on AI companies. Meanwhile, using current laws to go after the bad guys sounds good to me.

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The FTC is stepping up its fight against fake AI promises and scams

The FTC is going after AI companies that are making promises they can't keep.

Operation AI Comply has come out swinging against five companies the FTC says are peddling 'deceptive AI claims and schemes'

Five's a good start sure, but I'll bet this has made a few AI hype merchants more than a little worried.

The Guardian - US

Companies building AI-powered tech are using your posts. Here’s how to opt out

Even if you haven’t knowingly opted in, companies are still scraping your personal information to train their systems

Invitation Homes To Pay Million Settlement For Deceptive Practices

FTC settles with Invitation Homes for million over deceptive rental practices, including undisclosed fees and unfair charges.

The Independent UK

Invitation Homes agrees to pay $48 million to settle claims it saddled tenants with hidden fees

The nation’s largest owner of single-family homes for rent has agreed to pay $48 million to settle claims by the Federal Trade Commission

The Conversation

Can you trust companies that say their plastic products are recyclable? US regulators may crack down on deceptive claims

Plastic is a fast-growing segment of U.S. municipal solid waste, and most of it ends up in the environment. Just 9% of plastic collected in municipal solid waste was recycled as of 2018, the most recent year for which national data is available. The rest was burned in waste-to-energy plants…

How "guarded" contracts set food prices

With food prices up 25% over the last four years, it may be worth asking – what determines the cost of food?

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