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GoDaddy to Settle FTC Charges of ‘Unreasonable Security Practices’
GoDaddy to Settle FTC Charges of ‘Unreasonable Security Practices’
January 15, 2025  |  Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Wednesday (Jan. 15) that a proposed settlement order will require web hosting company GoDaddy to improve its information security...

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FTC Says Antitrust Laws Don’t Apply to Gig Economy Collective Bargaining
FTC Says Antitrust Laws Don’t Apply to Gig Economy Collective Bargaining
January 14, 2025  |  Gig Economy

Gig workers and other independent contractors can take collective action seeking better compensation and job conditions without being challenged by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC),...

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Report: FTC to Sue Property Management Firm Greystar, Alleging Hidden Fees
Report: FTC to Sue Property Management Firm Greystar, Alleging Hidden Fees
January 13, 2025  |  Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is reportedly preparing to sue real estate development and property management firm Greystar Real Estate Partners, alleging that the company...

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Musk Gains Antitrust Watchdog Support in OpenAI Battle
Musk Gains Antitrust Watchdog Support in OpenAI Battle
January 12, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

Elon Musk has reportedly gained government support in his legal battle against OpenAI. While not offering an opinion in the case, the Federal Trade Commission...

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FTC Chair Wants Trump to Avoid Antitrust ‘Backsliding’
FTC Chair Wants Trump to Avoid Antitrust ‘Backsliding’
January 09, 2025  |  ANTITRUST

The head of the FTC is imploring the incoming administration to continue her antitrust work. In an interview with Bloomberg News Thursday (Jan. 9), Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina...

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FTC Finalizes $7 Million Settlement With H&R Block
FTC Finalizes $7 Million Settlement With H&R Block
January 08, 2025  |  Regulation

The FTC says it has finalized a $7 million settlement with H&R Block. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the settlement Wednesday (Jan. 8) as part of a...

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Gig Economy Platform Angi Services to Settle FTC Complaint
Gig Economy Platform Angi Services to Settle FTC Complaint
January 07, 2025  |  Gig Economy

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the New York attorney general aim to require gig economy platform Handy Technologies, which currently does business as Angi...

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FTC Alleges AccessiBe Made Deceptive Claims About Web Accessibility Tool
FTC Alleges AccessiBe Made Deceptive Claims About Web Accessibility Tool
January 03, 2025  |  Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) aims to require software provider accessiBe to pay $1 million to settle the agency’s allegations that the company made deceptive claims about...

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FTC Approves Final Order Against AI-Enabled Consumer Review Platform Sitejabber
FTC Approves Final Order Against AI-Enabled Consumer Review Platform Sitejabber
January 03, 2025  |  Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved a final order against Sitejabber, the provider of an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled consumer review platform, prohibiting the company from making or...

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