Federal Trade Commission

SEC Joins FTC in Voicing Concerns Over AI as Risk of Regulation Looms
SEC Joins FTC in Voicing Concerns Over AI as Risk of Regulation Looms
March 11, 2022  |  Regulation

Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler delivered his remarks on Thursday March 10 before the Investor Advisory Committee that was devoted to the use...

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FTC Extends Public Comment Deadline on Supply Chain Disruptions to March 14
FTC Extends Public Comment Deadline on Supply Chain Disruptions to March 14
February 27, 2022  |  Supply Chain

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will extend the deadline to submit comments as part of its inquiry into supply chain disruptions, a press release says....

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FTC: Consumer Fraud Jumped 70% in 2021
FTC: Consumer Fraud Jumped 70% in 2021
February 22, 2022  |  Fraud Attack

Consumers reported losing more than $5.8 billion to fraud in 2021, a 70% jump from the year before, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Tuesday...

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FTC Rules Seek Redress for Victims of Sham Schemes
FTC Rules Seek Redress for Victims of Sham Schemes
February 18, 2022  |  Regulation

New rules proposed by the Federal Trade Commission would seek redress for victims of sham money-making schemes and impose steep fines against violators, including multilevel...

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FTC May Show New M&A Approach in Microsoft Case
FTC May Show New M&A Approach in Microsoft Case
February 01, 2022  |  Regulation

Microsoft’s $70 billion bid for Activision may be reviewed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in what will become its first test to show its...

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5 Ways to Vet New Merchants
5 Ways to Vet New Merchants
January 31, 2022  |  Partnerships

Acquirers have a tough task when it comes merchant adoption of new payments technology. Breaking down the barriers to that adoption can mean making processes...

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Big Tech’s Three Biggest Regulatory Threats
Big Tech’s Three Biggest Regulatory Threats
January 24, 2022  |  Big Tech

When the Senate Judiciary Committee voted last Thursday to advance the American Innovation and Choice Online Act, a bipartisan antitrust bill, it set the path...

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Intuit’s TurboTax Still Being Probed by FTC Despite Limited Power
Intuit’s TurboTax Still Being Probed by FTC Despite Limited Power
January 21, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is staying the course with its fraud investigation into Intuit’s TurboTax even though the Supreme Court reeled in the...

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US Retailers May Face an Uphill Road To Challenge Visa, Mastercard Swipe Fees 
US Retailers May Face an Uphill Road To Challenge Visa, Mastercard Swipe Fees 
January 20, 2022  |  Regulation

U.S. retailers, via the Merchants Payment Coalitions, have sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DoJ) on Wednesday...

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