Biden administration shines light on three FTC rules
The Federal Trade Commission’s work to stop fake reviews and testimonials, ban junk fees and simplify canceling services is part of a government-wide initiative to make people’s lives easier.
A few dawn raids needed to test subpoena compliance
A “dawn raid” is a metaphorical label for a search of business offices that’s conducted with a proper warrant but without prior notice to head off a danger that documents will be destroyed.
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Horseracing industry gets more oversight as court battles persist
The Federal Trade Commission is holding a private entity that regulates the horseracing industry, which has been plagued by doping scandals and tragedies, more accountable. Yet legal battles...
With CarShield settlement, FTC calls out dubious celebrity endorsements
The Federal Trade Commission signaled its willingness to pursue companies for misusing celebrity endorsements when CarShield agreed to pay $10 million to settle claims over deceptive marketing...
Google search antitrust ruling in US was driven by user data, but not user privacy
In search, data equals dominance — particularly data collected from users.
Oklahoma contractor indicted in $100 million highway projects scheme
A grand jury indicted civil contractor Sioux Erosion Control, its vice president and an employee over a conspiracy targeting more than $100 million in transportation construction contracts across...
Khan’s tenure as FTC chair comes into question with change of administration
Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan’s future at the agency will likely be shaped by the result of the presidential election, but a Harris presidency would not guarantee her continuation at the...
King-sized Mars-Kellanova merger likely to draw regulators’ interest despite minimal overlaps
US confectionery conglomerate Mars — known for its Twix, Snickers and M&M candies — has agreed to buy snack-maker Kellanova — owner of the Pringles potato chip brand — for $35.9 billion in a deal...
How to communicate effectively
The Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission have tools in their arsenal such as civil investigative demands and subpoenas for dealing with individuals and companies they’re investigating. But sometimes they can apply a less invasive method: emotional intelligence.