The Latest Breaking News from FTC

Shady Dealership Upcharges Are Now Illegal

The FTC finalized the rule it proposed last year, cracking down on bogus fees. And NADA isn't happy about it.

Motor1 · Dec 13, 2023

Toyota Slammed For 'Misleading' Public About EVs in FTC Complaint (Updated)

A firm has filed a public complaint with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission over Toyota's alleged "misleading" EV advertising practices.

InsideEVs · Dec 13, 2023

The FTC should embrace proactive problem-solving

The legal precedent would strongly discourage companies from trying to solve perceived problems with proposed transactions.

Fortune · Dec 13, 2023

FTC opens inquiry of Chevron-Hess merger, marking second review this week of major oil industry deal

The Federal Trade Commission is investigating Chevron’s acquisition of Hess oil company, the second inquiry the independent agency has opened this week of a major oil industry merger

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023

Microsoft vs. FTC II: The Wrath of Khan — the FTC once again comes for Microsoft, for gaming, and now AI too

The FTC will take a closer look to see if Microsoft and OpenAI violated antitrust laws. At this stage, the FTC has started preliminary inquiries but has not opened a formal investigation.

Windows Central · Dec 8, 2023

US senators introduce ‘fans first’ live-event ticketing reform bill

Bipartisan act aims to protect buyers from inflated pricing following Ticketmaster’s disastrous handling of Taylor Swift tour

The Guardian - US · Dec 8, 2023

What Elizabeth Warren's Fear of a 'Sandwich Shop Monopoly' Reveals About Democrats' Priorities

Should a federal government that is nearly $34 trillion in debt and can't manage basic operations be micromanaging fast-food business purchases?

Reason · Dec 8, 2023

Microsoft and Xbox announced 'Marvel's Blade' at The Game Awards — but could it also be coming to PlayStation?

Microsoft and Xbox announced Marvel's Blade at The Game Awards, built by Arkane Lyon of Dishonored fame. The teaser trailer for the game generated a significant amount of hype, but there were no platforms mentioned anywhere, which is leading some to think that it won't be Xbox exclusive.

Windows Central · Dec 8, 2023

Ex–Twitter exec claims Elon Musk’s cost-cutting zeal gutted a federal agreement—and says he was fired for sounding the alarm

Alan Rosa said Twitter unlawfully fired him and denied him severance over his refusal to breach an FTC consent decree.

Fortune · Dec 7, 2023

Competition cop Lina Khan’s antitrust overreach is hurting U.S. competitiveness–and destroying billions of dollars in value

Antitrust overreach is hurting America's global competitiveness, with the FTC calculating industry concentration on a purely domestic basis.

Fortune · Dec 7, 2023