Another Illegal Power Grab From the FTC Banning noncompete agreements goes well beyond the FTC's legal authority. Reason · Apr 24, 2024
Game devs rejoice as FTC approves ban on non-compete clauses: "There are going to be SO MANY new indie games from AAA devs" New and existing non-competes will become unenforceable for most workers in the United States GamesRadar · Apr 24, 2024
FTC bans noncompete clauses The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has suggested it plans to file a lawsuit over the change Salon · Apr 24, 2024
No more noncompetes, FTC says; Tenessee bill would allow teachers to carry guns The Federal Trade Comission voted yesterday to ban nearly all noncompete agreements. Tenessee's lawmakers have passed a bill allowing teachers to carry guns on campus. WEKU · Apr 24, 2024
New tech risks health care price fixing Khan is regarded as one of the most aggressive antitrust regulators in recent U.S. history Salon · Apr 24, 2024
Lina Khan's noncompete ban is on firmer ground than her past overreach The FTC ban could transform the U.S. business environment—if it can survive a court challenge. Fortune · Apr 24, 2024
New ban on noncompetes could have big impact on health care Sizable shares of doctors and nurses face employer restrictions on switching jobs. Axios · Apr 24, 2024
Williams-Sonoma Fined By FTC For 'Made In USA' Claims Williams-Sonoma fined by FTC for misleading 'Made in USA' claims, emphasizing the importance of accurate product labeling. Top News · Apr 24, 2024
FTC Bans Noncompete Agreements, Impacting Millions Of US Workers FTC bans for-profit US employers from requiring noncompete agreements, impacting millions of workers. President Biden supports workers' freedom to choose e... Top News · Apr 24, 2024
The FTC just voted to ban noncompete agreements used by employers Noncompetes were once mainly for executives, but they’ve spread to lower-wage positions. Axios · Apr 23, 2024
U.S. bans noncompete agreements for nearly all jobs The Federal Trade Commission has voted to ban employment agreements that typically prevent workers from leaving their companies for competitors, or starting competing businesses of their own. WEKU · Apr 23, 2024
Is the Kroger-Albertsons merger back on? The FTC sued to block the $25 billion merger between two of the country’s largest supermarket chains Salon · Apr 23, 2024
Politicians Helped Kill Amazon's Roomba Deal Did Elizabeth Warren help cause hundreds of layoffs in Massachusetts? Reason · Apr 23, 2024
After 26,000 public comments, FTC to vote on rule banning noncompete agreements The Federal Trade Commission will vote Tuesday on whether to issue a final rule banning noncompete agreements. The Biden administration has argued that noncompetes harm workers and stifle competition. WEKU · Apr 23, 2024
Axios · Apr 22, 2024 Dana Mattioli's "The Everything War" describes how Amazon causes price inflation online It's an in-depth account of the Seattle company's rise from scrappy underdog to a massive conglomerate.
International Business Times UK · Apr 19, 2024 6 Reasons Why Your Credit Score Dropped Even If You Pay On Time Factors like cosigning loans, closing old credit card accounts, high credit utilization, and errors in your credit profile can reduce your credit score.
Reason · Apr 17, 2024 New Privacy Rights Act Exempts Government and Gives More Power to the FTC An interview with Consumer Choice Center Deputy Director Yaël Ossowski.
Top News · Apr 17, 2024 FTC To Sue To Block Capri-Tapestry .5B Takeover: NYT FTC considers lawsuit to block Capri Holdings acquisition by Tapestry Inc., raising antitrust concerns in luxury fashion industry.
Top News · Apr 16, 2024 MGM Resorts Sues FTC Over 2023 Cyberattack Investigation MGM Resorts International sues FTC to block investigation into 2023 cyberattack, emphasizing cybersecurity challenges and regulatory scrutiny.
International Business Times · Apr 14, 2024 After Long Peace, Big Tech Faces US Antitrust Reckoning After more than a decade of leaving Big Tech largely to itself, US antitrust enforcers have cranked up the heat, with several high-profile cases underway that could radically change the way the industry's giants do business.
International Business Times · Apr 11, 2024 From iRobot To Antitrust Battles: Amazon CEO Speaks Out On Regulatory Challenges Amazon CEO criticizes regulatory obstacles, lamenting the fallout from the failed iRobot acquisition and calling for a more balanced approach.
Windows Central · Apr 11, 2024 What does Xbox's 'biggest technological leap' future goal actually mean? An analysis. 🤔 Microsoft is moving forward on a plan to make its future Xbox platform more versatile than ever across Windows PC, cloud gaming, and traditional under-the-tv consoles. How will it all tie together? What does that mean for YOU, the Xbox customer? Here's what we think it's going to look like.
WEKU · Apr 10, 2024 The government announced winners of a contest to tell real voices from deepfake audio Four organizations won a FTC contest for their tools that help tell real audio clips from deepfakes. The winners' approaches illuminate challenges AI audio deepfakes pose.
Bored Panda · Apr 9, 2024 100 Surprisingly Bizarre Items Delivered To People’s Doorsteps Whether it's intentional or just a delivery error, people find themselves receiving unexpected, odd packages in their mailboxes. The post 100 Surprisingly Bizarre Items Delivered To People’s Doorsteps first appeared on Bored Panda.
International Business Times · Apr 8, 2024 S. Korea Probes Temu Over Alleged False Ads, Unfair Practices: Yonhap South Korean regulators are investigating the hugely popular Chinese shopping app Temu on suspicion of false advertising and unfair practices, the Yonhap news agency reported Monday.