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 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 advertised monthly rent.
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.
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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
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,
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FTC chair trashes DEI, 'a scourge on our institutions'
Newly-installed Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has announced that the agency is stamping out efforts to build diversity at the agency
FTC sues Deere & Co. over right to repair
The Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general from Minnesota and Illinois are suing Deere & Co. claiming it engages in “unfair practices” relating to equipment repairs. The recent move by the FTC follows years of advocacy and a formal complaint from National Farmers Union and locals in key agricultural states,
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FTC Announces 2025 HSR Thresholds and Filing Fees as Challenges to New HSR Rules Loom
On January 10, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced revised notification thresholds and filing fees under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act
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
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FTC Announces Updates to COPPA Rule
On January 16, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a press release stating, “The updated [Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)] rule strengthens key protections for kids’ privacy online.