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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The decision by Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro to support funding cuts for public cyber charter schools has sparked significant pushback, particularly from Parents for School Options (PSO), …
Will Your Child’s Education Suffer? Cyber School Funding Under Attack Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has imposed strict measures on Synopsys, Inc. and Ansys, Inc. to address antitrust concerns arising from their proposed $35 billion merger. The …
FTC Blocks $35B Merger, Protects Consumers from Higher Tech Costs Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has decided to dismiss without prejudice a Robinson-Patman Act lawsuit filed against PepsiCo, Inc., marking the end of a legal effort that …
FTC Dismisses Robinson-Patman Act Lawsuit Against PepsiCo Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division have jointly submitted a Statement of Interest in a multistate antitrust lawsuit targeting BlackRock, …
FTC and DOJ Take Aim at BlackRock, Vanguard in High-Stakes Antitrust Case Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has escalated its efforts to address improper patent listings that hinder generic competition and keep drug prices high. On May 21, the …
FTC Renews Challenges Against Improper Patent Listings to Combat High Drug Prices Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a consent order with Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (Welsh Carson) and its affiliates, bringing resolution to antitrust allegations tied …
FTC Finalizes Consent Order with Private Equity Firm Over Antitrust Allegations Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education, led by Secretary of Education Linda McMahon, has announced a significant increase in funding for the Charter Schools Program (CSP), reaffirming the …
$60 Million Boost Promises Brighter Futures for Charter School Students Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed an amicus brief in support of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Revised Proposed Final Judgment (RPFJ) addressing antitrust violations committed …
FTC Backs DOJ’s Proposed Remedies in Google Antitrust Case Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has announced new measures to broaden educational opportunities for …
Educational Freedom for Families: Bold ACF Plan Puts Parents in Control! Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed an amended complaint in its ongoing lawsuit challenging GTCR BC Holdings, LLC’s proposed acquisition of Surmodics, Inc. The states of …
FTC Expands Lawsuit Against GTCR Over Surmodics Acquisition Read More