FTC bans hidden junk fees in hotel, event ticket prices
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on protecting consumers from hidden junk fees during an event at the South Court…
Supreme Court rebuffs challenge to job protections for consumer watchdog leaders
The Supreme Court is visible on July 29, 2024 in Washington, DC. In an op-ed in The Washington Post, U.S.…
FTC cracks down on DoNotPay, others for ‘deceptive AI claims and schemes’
The Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday announced a crackdown on what the regulator called “deceptive AI claims and schemes” by…
FTC bans fake online reviews, inflated social media influence; rule takes effect in October
The Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday voted unanimously to ban marketers from using fake reviews, such as those generated with…
Harris antitrust policy would prioritize business growth and competition, says Maryland Gov. Wes Moore
Vice President Kamala Harris would prioritize small business growth and large industry competition in shaping her own antitrust and regulatory…
FTC votes to ban noncompete clauses that bar employees from working for competitors
The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday voted 3-2 for a nationwide ban against noncompete agreements, which companies use to prevent…
FTC sues Texas anesthesiology provider to bust monopoly
The Federal Trade Commission on Thursday sued the largest anesthesiology provider in Texas, claiming the company has wielded monopoly power…
TurboTax maker Intuit deceived users with offers of ‘free’ tax products, FTC judge rules
WASHINGTON — A Federal Trade Commission judge on Friday issued an initial ruling against Intuit, the maker of the popular…
FTC warns about student loan scams following Supreme Court decision
Scammers are likely to target student loan borrowers after the Supreme Court struck down the Biden administration’s debt forgiveness plan…
FTC Chair Lina Khan refused to sit out agency’s case against Meta despite ethics concerns, report says
WASHINGTON — Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan refused to recuse herself from the agency’s case against Meta Platforms against…
