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FTC proposes a ban on 'junk fees' and says hidden charges push up prices

The Federal Trade Commission is proposing a rule to ban any hidden and bogus “junk” fees, which can mask the total cost of concert tickets, hotel rooms and utility bills

The Independent UK

Yelp's brand new public wall of shame

Major businesses, from restaurants to repair companies, are being put on blast for violating Yelp's policies

Salon

Dark patterns: how online companies strive to keep your money and data when you try to leave

Have you signed up to an online service for a free trial, decided it isn’t for you, but still ended up paying for it months – or even years – later? Or tried cancelling a subscription, and found yourself giving up during the painstaking process? If so, there’s a good…

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The Amazon antitrust lawsuit is likely to be a long and arduous journey for the FTC

The Federal Trade Commission’s long-awaited antitrust lawsuit against Amazon is the most aggressive move it has taken yet to tame the market power of a company that’s become synonymous with online shopping and fast deliveries

The Independent UK

US regulator is suing Amazon – here's what this could mean for your online shopping

If you’re one of the more than 200 million Prime members Amazon claims to have worldwide, you’ll be well aware of the benefits. Among other things, it gives you access to a video and audio streaming service and free, fast delivery on all Amazon-dispatched items – for less than £100…

The Conversation

My amicus brief in today's Fifth Circuit horseracing case

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority has an Appointments Clause problem.

Reason

New Net Neutrality Rules Could Threaten Popular Services

FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel has initiated a new rulemaking that would enact what are largely the same net neutrality rules tried back in 2016.

Reason

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Is silencing a few million Americans a form of protected speech?

Episode 474 of the Cyberlaw Podcast

Reason

FTC, Justice take on digital giants as Congress dawdles - Roll Call

Antitrust lawsuits against Amazon.com Inc. and Google LLC are meant to correct market distortions in areas where Congress has not acted.

Roll Call

Amazon Faces Antitrust Lawsuit Over Monopolistic Practices

FTC and 17 state governments accuse e-commerce giant of inhibiting competition and employing anti-competitive tactics.

Zenger

Down 13% from 52-Week Highs, Is Amazon Stock a Buy Now?

Amazon stock is down more than 13% from the 52-week highs that it hit earlier this month. Why is AMZN stock dropping, and should you buy the dip?

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FTC Chair Lina Khan's lawsuit isn't about breaking up Amazon, for now

The FTC's Lina Khan speaks to NPR about the goals of the agency's monopoly lawsuit against Amazon and why she thinks the company unfairly treats sellers on its marketplace.

WEKU

Taylor Swift, Junk Fees, and the 'Happy Meal Fallacy'

Thank Swifties, not Joe Biden, for Ticketmaster's consumer-friendly pricing policy.

Reason

Byron Allen says he’s the best person to buy ABC from Disney because regulators would block Big Tech and private equity. ‘I’m the prettiest girl at the dance’

The founder and CEO of Allen Media Group has offered Disney $10 billion for ABC and other cable assets.

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Amazon Gets Sued Bigly

Plus: Trump commits fraud, a hacker house cooks steak, progressive movements can't stop failing, and more...

The Guardian - US

‘Different set of rules’: how FTC head Lina Khan is fighting tech giants such as Amazon

Youngest ever Federal Trade Commission chief and antitrust scholar is suing Amazon in latest effort to take on big tech – not always with success

WEKU

Up First briefing: Trump skips GOP debate; FTC sues Amazon; prepare for student loans

Trump will skip tonight's GOP presidential primary debate to hold a rally in Detroit. The FTC sues Amazon in a monopoly case. Student loan payments are resuming. Here's how to prepare.

The Guardian - US

A threat to Amazon and a test of the FTC: is this big tech’s antitrust reckoning?

At the core of the case is whether the company used its position to disadvantage rivals and the power of the agency to rein in tech firms

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The Guardian - US

US government accuses Amazon of using its power to inflate prices

Federal Trade Commission and 17 states sue retail giant in major antitrust case

Salon

Amazon hit with sweeping antitrust suit

FTC chair accuses Amazon of using "a set of punitive and coercive tactics to unlawfully maintain its monopolies"

Reason

FTC Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Amazon

Among the allegations, the agency charges that Amazon Prime subscribers are incentivized to make the most of their subscription by buying more products.

Fortune

The FTC’s case against Amazon could set a dangerous precedent–and benefit other retailers

'The latest lawsuit against Amazon fulfills the agenda Chair Lina Khan brought to the FTC,' writes Ted Bolema.

Reason

The UK adopts an Online Safety Bill that allows regulation of encrypted messaging

Episode 473 of the Cyberlaw Podcast

The Independent UK

Amazon facing major anti-trust lawsuit for allegedly ripping off customers and suffocating competition

‘Amazon is a monopolist and it is exploiting its monopolies in ways that leave shoppers and sellers paying more for worse service,’ FTC chair Lina Khan said

The Independent UK

Amazon sued by FTC and 17 states over allegations it inflates online prices and overcharges sellers

The Federal Trade Commission and 17 state attorney generals filed an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon on Tuesday, alleging the e-commerce behemoth uses its position in the marketplace to inflate prices on other platforms, overcharge sellers and stifle competition

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