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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amazon recently halted its planned acquisition of Roomba maker iRobot, a deal valued at $1.4 billion. This would have ranked among Amazon’s largest acquisitions, but the companies …
Amazon’s $1.4B iRobot Acquisition Falls Through: A Major Shift for Tech Giants and Competition Read More
WASHINTON, D.C. — A federal district court last week issued final orders against Day Pacer, LLC and EduTrek, LLC, along with their owners, marking one of the most significant crackdowns …
Court Slaps $28.7M Fine on Telemarketers for Violating Do Not Call Registry: A Wake-Up Call for the Industry Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a concerted effort to protect American consumers from the nuisance of robocalls, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has ramped up its enforcement of telemarketing laws over …
FTC Intensifies Battle Against Overseas Robocalls, Making Strides with Project PoNE Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has yet again extended its review period for an application submitted by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) and two tech firms, …
FTC Extends Review of ESRB’s Facial Age Estimation Tech: What It Means for Entertainment Software Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a series of amendments to its rules governing the Horseracing Safety and Integrity Authority. The changes are intended to enhance …
FTC Proposes Sweeping Changes to Boost Transparency in Horseracing Safety and Integrity Authority Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tractor manufacturer Kubota North America Corporation has been hit with a $2 million civil penalty for falsely labeling its replacement parts as “Made in USA.” This action, …
Kubota Slapped with Record $2 Million Penalty over ‘Made in USA’ Deception Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Justice Department have announced updates to their standard preservation letters and specifications. These changes are designed to ensure that companies continue …
Federal Agencies Update Legal Process to Tackle Ephemeral Messaging in Modern Workplace Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sent warning letters to 39 funeral homes across the United States. This move came after the agency’s first unsuccessful undercover phone …
FTC Cracks Down on Funeral Home Transparency Breach in Groundbreaking Undercover Operation Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently issued an administrative complaint against Novant Health. The FTC alleges that Novant’s proposed acquisition of Lake Norman Regional Medical Center and …
FTC Moves to Block Novant Health’s Acquisition, Citing Threats to Patient Care and Rising Costs Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is stepping into the spotlight of artificial intelligence (AI). Amidst growing concerns about the potential for anti-competitive behavior in the fast-paced world …
FTC Inquiry into AI Investments and Partnerships Rings a Bell on Fair Competition Read More