Amazon, FTC reach $2.5B settlement that Dems say is slap on wrist
Sept. 26 (UPI) -- Amazon has reached a $2.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission that is raising concerns from Democrats who say the…
Supreme Court reconsiders precedent, allows Trump to fire FTC commissioner
The U.S. Supreme Court is seen in Washington, D.C., on June 26, 2024. On Monday, the high court agreed to reconsider a 90-year precedent on…
Chief justice lets Trump remove member of Federal Trade Commission for now
WASHINGTON — Chief Justice John Roberts on Monday let President Trump remove a member of the Federal Trade Commission, the latest in a string of high-profile firings…
Justice Department supports Trump’s effort to fire FTC commissioner
Federal Trade Commission Commissioners Rebecca Kelly Slaughter (L) and FTC Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya (R) listen as Chair of the Federal Trade Commission Lina Khan testifies…
FTC alleges group fraudulently flipped Taylor Swift seats on Ticketmaster
The Federal Trade Commission accused a shadowy group of flooding Ticketmaster with fake accounts to purchase and resell tickets to concerts by Taylor Swift, Bruce…
FTC abandons Biden-era effort to block Microsoft’s purchase of Activision | Business and Economy News
It was the second time in one day that the FTC pulled out of litigation begun during the Biden administration.The Republican-controlled Federal Trade Commission is…
FTC chairman says agency will do more with less in 2026
May 15 (UPI) -- Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson said the agency will do more to promote economic activity and protect consumers than it…
FTC delays enforcement of ‘click-to-cancel’ for subscriptions by 60 days
The Federal Trade Commission has delayed enforcing the Negative Option Rule, which is the "click-to-cancel" option requiring companies to make it as easy to cancel…
FTC sues Uber for alleged ‘deceptive’ charges, cancellations of subscription Uber One
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Monday announced it is suing Uber for "deceptive” billing and cancellation practices with its Uber One subscription service. File…
Japan’s FTC issues cease-and-desist over Google’s Android pre-install deals
According to Japan's FTC, Google allegedly struck deals with at least six Android smartphone manufacturers that produce about 80% of Android’s in Japan to install…
Mark Zuckerberg defends Meta as FTC antitrust suit gets underway in Washington, D.C.
April 14 (UPI) -- The U.S. government's landmark antitrust suit, alleging Meta's takeover of Instagram and WhatsApp was illegal, got underway Monday in Washington, D.C.,…
FTC antitrust suit against Meta gets underway in Washington court
April 14 (UPI) -- The U.S. government's antitrust suit alleging Meta's takeover of Instagram and WhatsApp was illegal was due to get underway Monday in…
NASP Responds to FTC Findings and Reiterates Plea: Specialty Pharmacies and Their Patients Can’t Continue to Wait for PBM Reform-Related Pharmacy Protections
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Grubhub reaches $25 million settlement with FTC over deceptive practices
The Federal Trade Commission said Grubhub will pay $25 million to settle complaints by customers and drivers. File Photo by Erik Lesser/EPA-EFE Dec. 18 (UPI)…
New FTC rule bans junk fees for tickets, hotels
1 of 6 | In a statement, U.S. President Joe Biden (pictured on Sunday) said Tuesday’s FTC vote builds on the work across his administration…
President-elect Donald Trump picks Andrew Ferguson to chair FTC
Presidet-elect Donald Trump is seen on the stage after a speech at the Palm Beach Convention Center on November 6, 2024. He named Andrew Ferguson…
FTC reports drop in consumer-related spam calls
The number of reports by people in the United States getting unwanted calls dropped for the third straight year, according to data released Friday by…
FTC adopts final ‘click-to-cancel’ rule
Chair of the Federal Trade Commission Lina Khan testifies before the House Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill on July 13, 2023. She shared her support…