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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a consent order requiring Planned Building Services, Inc. and its affiliated companies to halt their enforcement of no-hire agreements previously …
FTC Crushes Restrictive No-Hire Agreements—Fighting for Workers’ Right to Fair Opportunities Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson announced on Wednesday, February 26, the creation of a Joint Labor Task Force aimed at addressing deceptive, unfair, and …
FTC Launches Bold Crackdown on Exploitative Labor Practices—Fighting for Fairness and Protecting Workers’ Futures Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued claim forms to nearly 3.7 million consumers impacted by deceptive marketing practices tied to antivirus software sold by Avast.
Your Privacy Sold? FTC Forces Avast to Pay $16.5M for Data Misuse—Find Out If You’re Eligible Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Gravity Defyer Medical Technology Corporation and its owner, Alexander Elnekaveh, have agreed to a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over allegations of deceptive advertising related …
FTC Slaps Gravity Defyer with Penalty Over Misleading Pain-Relief Claims, Protecting Consumers Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated a public inquiry to examine how technology platforms may restrict or degrade users’ access to services based on their speech …
Is Big Tech Silencing You? FTC Launches Urgent Probe Into Censorship and Consumer Rights Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the distribution of over $19.8 million in refunds to nearly 30,000 consumers misled by deceptive sales practices from Aqua Finance, …
FTC Delivers $19.8M in Refunds to Victims of Deceptive Aqua Finance Practices Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has officially implemented the 2023 Merger Guidelines, jointly developed with the Department of Justice (DOJ), as the operational framework for merger-review analysis. …
FTC Unveils Bold Merger Rules to Protect Competition and Ensure Business Stability Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently finalized an order against DoNotPay, a company that marketed its subscription service as “the world’s first robot lawyer,” citing deceptive claims …
FTC Cracks Down on Misleading AI ‘Robot Lawyer’: What Every Consumer Should Know Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) under Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has initiated a sweeping policy that severs the agency’s ties with the American Bar Association (ABA). Announced …
FTC Slams the Brakes on ABA Ties, Targeting Big Tech and Unethical Advocacy! Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced it is distributing more than $2.6 million in refunds to thousands of small businesses adversely affected by the practices of …
Justice Served: Small Businesses Reclaim Millions from Deceptive Payment Practices Read More