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The FTC alleges that a firm manipulated ad-auction outcomes by substituting real results with higher prices allegedly set by Amazon, raising concerns about transparency, competition, and fairness in digital advertising markets.
Zillow and Redfin settled with the FTC, and the agreement requires Redfin to return to the rental advertising business after the companies’ dispute over competition in that market.
Concerns are rising among some Americans that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) might be misinterpreting the implications and applications of personalized pricing strategies.
Grubhub is distributing checks as part of a $23.8 million settlement with the FTC following allegations regarding its business practices.
Public commenters express concerns to the FTC about Elon Musk's ability to safeguard user privacy on platform X, highlighting trust issues.
The FTC is targeting brand-safety standards that negatively impact platforms like Breitbart and Musk's X, aiming to eliminate practices that unfairly restrict advertising opportunities.
A Biden-era regulatory punishment against Intuit has been overturned, and the company now faces a more favorable regulatory environment under the Trump administration.
The Federal Trade Commission plans to appeal a court decision that determined Meta does not hold a monopoly in the social networking industry.
A newly proposed order prohibits GM from gathering and selling geolocation data to third parties, including data brokers and insurance companies.
The grocery app plans to enhance transparency by clearly displaying refund options and delivery costs to improve user experience.
The Supreme Court's conservative justices appear inclined to support former President Trump's efforts to exert control over independent federal agencies.
Zuckerman, previously involved with stalkerware apps SpyFone and SpyTrac, argues that a ban is negatively impacting his separate business ventures.
The FTC is concerned about AI's potential to cause consumer harm through surveillance, fraud, impersonation, and discrimination.
Justice Kagan's dissent argues that the Supreme Court's majority decision grants President Trump excessive authority over independent agencies, undermining their autonomy.
The FTC has filed a lawsuit against Ticketmaster and Live Nation, accusing them of ignoring scalper activities that harm consumers.
Chief Justice John Roberts issued a stay that requires a Democratic member of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to vacate her position once more.
Aylo, the owner of Pornhub, has agreed to a $5 million settlement with the FTC and Utah following accusations of profiting from illegal materials.
The appeals court determined that the Trump administration's case lacks a chance of success on appeal, indicating a likely unfavorable outcome.
FTC chairman Andrew Ferguson is addressing conservative concerns regarding the potential bias of Gmail's spam filters.
The FTC chairman has reignited Republican allegations that were previously dismissed by both a judge and an election agency.
The FTC's legal battle over X ads focuses on regulating misleading advertising practices to protect consumers and ensure fair competition.
A judge has halted the Federal Trade Commission's investigation into Media Matters, citing potential First Amendment violations.
A federal judge has halted the Federal Trade Commission's investigation into Media Matters' research concerning advertising and antisemitic content on the platform X.
Lina Khan, former FTC chair, celebrates Figma's IPO success, emphasizing the importance of allowing startups to independently thrive.
Lawmakers are advocating for simpler subscription cancellation processes, reigniting discussions with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to address consumer challenges.
Despite being banned from the surveillance industry in 2021, a spyware maker was found violating the ban within a year, and now the founder seeks to have the ban completely lifted.
Supreme Court precedent currently safeguards the position of an FTC commissioner, providing temporary protection amid ongoing legal and political challenges.
A U.S. appeals court has halted the Federal Trade Commission's rule mandating companies to simplify subscription cancellations to match the ease of sign-ups.
Judges ruled that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) did not adhere to the necessary rulemaking procedures mandated by United States law.
Merging firms have consented to the Federal Trade Commission's conditions to form the world's largest advertising agency, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
The FTC's investigation is linked to what a group describes as Elon Musk's retaliatory legal actions, highlighting potential misuse of legal systems.
Two U.S. senators have urged the FTC to investigate Spotify for allegedly bundling subscriptions without user consent and undercompensating creators.
A report suggests a condition on a proposed advertising merger that would prohibit companies from boycotting based on political reasons, aiming to ensure fair competition and prevent discrimination.
Meta argues that the number of ads on its platform does not negatively impact users, as it seeks to dismiss a trial prematurely.
The Federal Trade Commission postponed enforcing the Negative Option Rule, aimed at simplifying subscription cancellations, initially proposed in 2023.
The first week of Meta's antitrust trial revealed internal discussions about Facebook's declining cultural relevance and strategies for future success, as shown in 2022 emails disclosed by the FTC.
Meta contends that the FTC's monopoly case relies heavily on outdated emails from a decade ago, questioning their relevance and validity.
The Senate confirmed a third Republican to the FTC, while two Democratic officials filed a lawsuit against Trump regarding dismissals.
A lawsuit claims that a President does not have the authority to remove a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Commissioner without justifiable cause.
Democrats are challenging the dismissal of employees at a consumer agency, which has resulted in a workforce composed solely of Republicans.
President Trump dismissed two Democratic FTC commissioners, challenging a 1935 Supreme Court ruling on firing limitations for FTC members.
The FTC has limited credit card charges to $1 due to budget constraints and other financial challenges.
Chairman Andrew Ferguson emphasizes that technology companies should refrain from intimidating or coercing their users.
The FTC report highlights potential competitive concerns in partnerships between major tech companies and generative AI developers, such as Microsoft's support for OpenAI and Amazon and Google's collaborations with Anthropic.
The FTC accuses GM of selling geolocation and driving data without obtaining proper consent from consumers.
Razer settled with the FTC, resulting in $1 million being distributed to 6,764 consumers affected by the issue.
Redmond's integration of Office with security and cloud computing services is currently being examined for potential regulatory concerns.
Andrew Ferguson, a Republican FTC commissioner appointed by Biden, will become the next FTC chair under incoming President Trump, replacing Lina Khan.
The lack of ownership in consumer culture leads to a disposable mindset, diminishing the value and longevity of products.
The FTC is taking action against Dave for misleading marketing practices related to rarely offered $500 cash advances and deceptive "Express Fee" charges.