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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reached a settlement with private equity firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson, and Stowe (Welsh Carson) that resolves allegations of anticompetitive behavior in the …
FTC Settles with Welsh Carson Over Anticompetitive Practices in Anesthesiology Market Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the State of Colorado have filed a joint complaint against Greystar, the nation’s largest apartment property manager, alleging deceptive practices that …
FTC and Colorado Take Legal Action Against Greystar Over Hidden Rental Fees Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated its first enforcement action involving connected vehicle data, alleging that General Motors (GM) and its subsidiary OnStar collected and sold …
FTC Takes Action Against GM and OnStar for Alleged Data Privacy Violations Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized significant amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA), introducing stricter requirements to safeguard children’s personal data and providing parents …
Your Child’s Online Privacy at Risk? FTC’s Game-Changing COPPA Rules Put Parents Back in Control! Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached a settlement with GoDaddy, requiring the web hosting giant to implement a robust information security program after alleged security lapses led …
FTC Slaps GoDaddy with Stricter Security Measures After Costly Data Breaches Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), joined by the Attorneys General of Illinois and Minnesota, has filed a lawsuit against agricultural equipment manufacturer Deere & Company, alleging the company’s …
FTC and State Attorneys General Sue Deere & Company Over Unfair Repair Practices Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has begun distributing more than $960,000 in refunds to 8,174 consumers who fell victim to deceptive practices by a telemarketing job scheme known …
Scammed by ‘The Sales Mentor’? FTC Sends Out $960K in Urgent Refunds—Check If You’re Eligible Now! Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a sweeping order against data broker Mobilewalla Inc., restricting its ability to collect and sell sensitive consumer location data. This decision …
FTC Takes Bold Action Against Mobilewalla for Selling Sensitive Location Data Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a final order prohibiting Gravy Analytics and its subsidiary Venntel from unlawfully collecting, using, and selling sensitive consumer location data. This …
FTC Cracks Down on Location Data Misuse: Gravy Analytics and Venntel Face Major Ban Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved updated jurisdictional thresholds and filing fee schedules for transactions falling under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 and Section …
FTC Approves Revised Thresholds for Antitrust Filings and Corporate Governance Read More