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President Trump Not Happy With EU Fine On Google

President Trump Not Happy With EU Fine On Google
President Trump Not Happy With EU Fine On Google
July 19, 2018  |  Google

President Donald Trump is coming to the defense of Google after the European Union hit the Internet search giant with a $5 billion fine over...

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FTC To Look Closely At EU’s $5B Google Fine
FTC To Look Closely At EU’s $5B Google Fine
July 19, 2018  |  Google

The Federal Trade Commission Chairman Joseph Simons told lawmakers Wednesday (July 18) that he will look at the European Union’s move to fine Google $5...

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FTC: Fair Credit Reporting Act Still Top Priority
FTC: Fair Credit Reporting Act Still Top Priority
July 13, 2018  |  Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission testified on Thursday (July 12) that enforcement of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) remains a top priority. Get the Full...

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Business Scams, Everywhere, Phishing For Funds
Business Scams, Everywhere, Phishing For Funds
June 20, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Emails still seem to be the way to go when it comes to parting SMBs from their money. The scams have gotten so egregious that any...

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FTC’s Operation Main Street Helps Protect SMBs From Fraud
FTC’s Operation Main Street Helps Protect SMBs From Fraud
June 19, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a new law enforcement initiative targeting operations seeking to defraud small businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Consumer Advocacy Groups Want Facebook Broken Up
Consumer Advocacy Groups Want Facebook Broken Up
May 21, 2018  |  Facebook

A group of progressive advocacy groups, including MoveOn and Demand Progress, is calling on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to break up Facebook in the wake...

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FTC Appoints New Consumer Protection Chief
FTC Appoints New Consumer Protection Chief
May 17, 2018  |  Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission’s new director of consumer protection has represented Facebook, Uber, and Equifax, among other companies, all of which have issues before the...

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Concerns Raised Over FTC Director Nominee
Concerns Raised Over FTC Director Nominee
May 14, 2018  |  Regulation

U.S. consumer watchdogs have expressed concern over the possible appointment of Andrew Smith as the next director of the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer...

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What To Watch For When LendingClub Releases Earnings
What To Watch For When LendingClub Releases Earnings
May 08, 2018  |  Alternative Finances

After a strong debut on the public markets at $14 per share in its Initial Public Offering (IPO), LendingClub has taken investors on something of a...

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