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FTC Rules by Enforcement in Privacy, but for How Long?
FTC Rules by Enforcement in Privacy, but for How Long?
March 29, 2022  |  Regulation

Even though states are enacting privacy and data laws across the country, the U.S. doesn’t have a federal privacy law. Yet, this lack of federal...

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FTC Accuses TurboTax Owner of False Advertising
FTC Accuses TurboTax Owner of False Advertising
March 29, 2022  |  Legal

The Federal Trade Commission has asked a court to stop Intuit — maker of TurboTax tax prep software — from what it says is falsely...

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FTC: Alex Miller Credit Repair Operation Bilked Clients
FTC: Alex Miller Credit Repair Operation Bilked Clients
March 22, 2022  |  Legal

A Houston credit repair firm was ordered by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to cease operations over allegations that the company made false claims and...

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Fashion Nova to Pay FTC $4.2M Over Negative Review Allegations
Fashion Nova to Pay FTC $4.2M Over Negative Review Allegations
March 21, 2022  |  Legal

The Federal Trade Commission has finalized an order to settle allegations that Fashion Nova, an online fashion retailer, blocked negative product reviews from being posted...

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FTC Charges HomeAdvisor With Cheating Small Businesses
FTC Charges HomeAdvisor With Cheating Small Businesses
March 14, 2022  |  Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Friday (March 11) charged Denver-based HomeAdvisor, Inc., with “a wide range of deceptive and misleading tactics” by selling home...

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DOJ, FTC Summit May Shed Light on Merger Guidelines Reform
DOJ, FTC Summit May Shed Light on Merger Guidelines Reform
March 11, 2022  |  Regulation

The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Thursday (March 10) that its Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will cohost a conference on...

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FTC, DOJ to Overhaul Merger Guidelines
FTC, DOJ to Overhaul Merger Guidelines
March 07, 2022  |  ANTITRUST

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) are working together to transform their merger guidelines, with the new rules likely to most...

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Amazon Data Certification Sets Deadline for FTC to Rule on MGM Deal
Amazon Data Certification Sets Deadline for FTC to Rule on MGM Deal
March 03, 2022  |  ANTITRUST

Amazon has given the Federal Trade Commission a new, urgent deadline to decide something about its proposal to buy MGM, The Wall Street Journal wrote...

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FCC, FTC Nominees Sent to Senate Floor for Confirmation Votes
FCC, FTC Nominees Sent to Senate Floor for Confirmation Votes
March 03, 2022  |  Politics

A divided U.S. Senate Commerce Committee has voted to send the nominees for the Federal Communications Commission and Federal Trade Commission to the floor for...

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