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Grubhub to Settle Charges of Consumer Protection and Competition Violations

Grubhub to Settle Charges of Consumer Protection and Competition Violations
Grubhub to Settle Charges of Consumer Protection and Competition Violations
December 17, 2024  |  Regulation

Grubhub will pay $25 million and make several changes to its operations to settle charges that it violated consumer protection and competition laws. Get the...

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FTC Finalizes ‘Bait and Switch’ Rule for Event Ticketing and Lodging Sectors
FTC Finalizes ‘Bait and Switch’ Rule for Event Ticketing and Lodging Sectors
December 17, 2024  |  Regulation

The FTC has unveiled a rule blocking “bait-and-switch” pricing for hotels and concert tickets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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FTC Warns of ‘Massive Jump’ in Online Job Scams
FTC Warns of ‘Massive Jump’ in Online Job Scams
December 12, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning consumers about a “massive jump” in a form of online job scams called “task scams.” Get the Full Story...

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Report: Google Asks FTC to End Microsoft-OpenAI Cloud Deal
Report: Google Asks FTC to End Microsoft-OpenAI Cloud Deal
December 11, 2024  |  Regulation

Google reportedly asked the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to end Microsoft’s exclusive agreement to host OpenAI’s technology on its cloud servers. Get the Full Story...

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FTC Begins Sending Refunds to Victims of Debt Collection Scheme
FTC Begins Sending Refunds to Victims of Debt Collection Scheme
December 10, 2024  |  Legal

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is sending over $540,000 in refunds to consumers harmed by a debt collection scheme. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Judge Blocks Kroger’s $24.6 Billion Albertsons Deal Over Competition Concerns
Judge Blocks Kroger’s $24.6 Billion Albertsons Deal Over Competition Concerns
December 10, 2024  |  Retail

A federal judge has blocked Kroger’s $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons on Tuesday (Dec. 10), citing concerns that the deal would reduce competition in the...

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FTC Gets Court Order to Shutter Superior Servicing in Student Debt Relief Case
FTC Gets Court Order to Shutter Superior Servicing in Student Debt Relief Case
December 09, 2024  |  Legal

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Monday (Dec. 9) that at its request, a federal court halted and froze the assets of the operators of...

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FTC Begins Sending Refunds in Epic Games Settlement
FTC Begins Sending Refunds in Epic Games Settlement
December 09, 2024  |  Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has begun sending over $72 million in refunds to consumers as part of a December 2022 settlement with Epic Games....

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FTC Sends $500K to Consumers in Vivint Credit Report Case
FTC Sends $500K to Consumers in Vivint Credit Report Case
December 05, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

The FTC is sending almost $500,000 in payments to consumers it says were harmed by Vivint Smart Homes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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