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FTC Looks to Stop DK Automation Selling Alleged Fake Business Opportunities

FTC Looks to Stop DK Automation Selling Alleged Fake Business Opportunities
FTC Looks to Stop DK Automation Selling Alleged Fake Business Opportunities
November 16, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

Saying they made false claims promising consumers a “passive income,” the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken action against DK Automation and its owners Kevin...

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Vonage to Pay $100M Settlement in FTC Subscription Fee Lawsuit
Vonage to Pay $100M Settlement in FTC Subscription Fee Lawsuit
November 03, 2022  |  Legal

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is holding internet phone service provider Vonage accountable for its junk fees levied on subscribers in a $100 million lawsuit...

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FTC Takes Action Against EdTech Provider Chegg After Data Breaches
FTC Takes Action Against EdTech Provider Chegg After Data Breaches
October 31, 2022  |  Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking action against educational technology provider Chegg, saying the firm experienced four data security breaches since 2017 but allegedly...

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FTC Takes Action Against Drizly, CEO Following 2020 Data Breach
FTC Takes Action Against Drizly, CEO Following 2020 Data Breach
October 24, 2022  |  Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking action against both online alcohol marketplace Drizly and its CEO, James Cory Rellas, pointing to allegations that they...

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Report: FTC Probes Visa, Mastercard Over Debit Security Tokens
Report: FTC Probes Visa, Mastercard Over Debit Security Tokens
October 17, 2022  |  Credit Cards

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is reportedly looking into whether Mastercard and Visa’s security tokens prevent debit-card routing competition on certain digital payments. Get the...

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Meta Asks Judge To Block FTC Suit On Within Acquisition
Meta Asks Judge To Block FTC Suit On Within Acquisition
October 13, 2022  |  Meta

Meta has asked a judge to turn down a U.S. Federal Trade Commission attempt to block the company’s acquisition of Within Unlimited, a virtual reality...

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Supermarkets Kroger, Albertsons Could Combine
Supermarkets Kroger, Albertsons Could Combine
October 13, 2022  |  Retail

Two of the country’s biggest supermarket chains, Albertsons and Kroger, are reportedly in talks to merge in a deal that could have a potential market...

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FTC Clears Field for Tractor Supply’s Orscheln Deal
FTC Clears Field for Tractor Supply’s Orscheln Deal
October 12, 2022  |  Acquisitions

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has given Tractor Supply Company the go-ahead to close on its purchase of Orscheln Farm and Home, the rural lifestyle...

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House Approves Scaled-Down Bipartisan Bill Targeting Big Tech Mergers
House Approves Scaled-Down Bipartisan Bill Targeting Big Tech Mergers
September 30, 2022  |  ANTITRUST

A bipartisan bill targeting Big Tech dominance passed the House of Representatives by a 242-184 vote on Thursday (Sept. 29) but in a scaled-down version...

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