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WEBFTC Announces Tentative Agenda for September 19 Open Commission Meeting. Date. September 12, 2024. Today, Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina M. Khan announced that an open meeting of the Commission will be …
FTC Announces Rule Banning Noncompetes - Federal Trade Commission
WEBApr 23, 2024 · Today, the Federal Trade Commission issued a final rule to promote competition by banning noncompetes nationwide, protecting the fundamental freedom of workers to change jobs, increasing innovation, and fostering new business formation.
As Nationwide Fraud Losses Top $10 Billion in 2023, FTC Steps Up ...
WEBNewly released Federal Trade Commission data show that consumers reported losing more than $10 billion to fraud in 2023, marking the first time that fraud losses have reached that benchmark. This marks a 14% increase over reported losses in 2022.
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WEBStay up to date on the latest FTC news releases announcing law enforcement actions, events, and research and advice on important consumer issues. Explore the views of the FTC Chair and Commissioners by reading their latest public remarks.
FTC Sues Prescription Drug Middlemen for Artificially Inflating …
WEB1 day ago · The FTC will never demand money, make threats, tell you to transfer money, or promise you a prize. You can learn more about how competition benefits consumers or file an antitrust complaint. For the latest news and resources, follow the FTC on social media, subscribe to press releases and read our blog.
FTC Staff Report Finds Large Social Media and Video Streaming …
WEB3 days ago · A new Federal Trade Commission staff report that examines the data collection and use practices of major social media and video streaming services shows they engaged in vast surveillance of consumers in order to monetize their personal information while failing to adequately protect users online, especially children and teens.
FTC Sues Amazon for Illegally Maintaining Monopoly Power
WEBSep 26, 2023 · The Federal Trade Commission and 17 state attorneys general today sued Amazon.com, Inc. alleging that the online retail and technology company is a monopolist that uses a set of interlocking anticompetitive and unfair strategies to illegally maintain its monopoly power.
FTC Takes Action Against Adobe and Executives for Hiding Fees ...
WEBJun 17, 2024 · The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against software maker Adobe and two of its executives, Maninder Sawhney and David Wadhwani, for deceiving consumers by hiding the early terminati.
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen to Pay Nearly $1 Million Penalty to …
WEB4 days ago · The FTC will never demand money, make threats, tell you to transfer money, or promise you a prize. You can learn more about how competition benefits consumers or file an antitrust complaint. For the latest news and resources, follow the FTC on social media, subscribe to press releases and read our blog.