New FTC Chair Fighting DEI, Cuts Off Public Comments on Surveillance Pricing
Per Bedoya’s statement, in which he described Ferguson as “uninterested in the challenges that regular human beings face,” he pointed to five requests for information that the FTC had asked for public input on.
FTC Commissioner Slams Agency’s New GOP Leader For Targeting DEI As First Move
Democrat Alvaro Bedoya said he's met struggling Americans all over the country. “Let me tell you what they didn’t talk about: ‘DEI.’”
FTC Finalizes Child Online Privacy Rule Updates, But Ferguson Eyes Further Changes
The updates “contain several measures improving data privacy and security protections for children” but “no one should have any doubt that these issues are the result of the Biden-Harris FTC’s frantic rush to finalize rules on their way out the door,
FTC Shuts Down Five Biden-Era Proposed Rules From Public Comment
The Federal Trade Commission terminated requests for information over five Biden-era proposed regulations, including a sweeping proposal on commercial surveillance.
Landlord overcharged renters hundreds of millions in junk fees for years, alleges FTC lawsuit
The FTC and the State of Colorado recently sued a prominent property management company, alleging hidden fees added on top of the publicly advertised monthly rent.
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FTC could be more amenable to grocery M&A under Trump, experts say
The regulatory agency will likely take a kinder approach to divestiture proposals by merger parties under its new leadership, one antitrust attorney said.
What Businesses Need to Know About Anticipated FTC Leadership Changes
The author discusses what to expect from the next presidential administration for consumer protection. He can also provide recommendations for companies to stay informed and compliant as regulatory standards evolve,
GOP-Led States Say Biden FTC Overstepped With Noncompete Ban
The Federal Trade Commission unlawfully intruded on states’ regulatory power by issuing a near-total ban on worker noncompete agreements, a group of 17 Republican-led states argued in a new court filing.
John Deere sued by FTC over right to repair
Advocates for farmers say equipment repair delays could be costly for farmers with seeding and harvesting deadlines. The company called the suit "baseless."
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FTC Issues PBM Report Signaling Consolidation Is Impacting Pharmaceutical Prices
At a public meeting held on January 15, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) summarized the Second Interim Staff Report (Second Report)
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FTC Finalizes Update to Children’s Privacy Rules Under COPPA
The Federal Trade Commission's first update in over a decade to its rules under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”) did not
FTC says partnerships like Microsoft-OpenAI raise antitrust concerns
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said in a staff report issued Friday that there are potential competitive issues in partnerships between Big Tech