Apple under FTC, Justice Dept. scrutiny?
February 28, 2011
Apple Inc. is reportedly contending with inquiries from the FTC and the Justice Department about certain business practices.
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Comments on FTC’s Privacy Report reveal lack of consensus, raise questions
February 28, 2011
When the period for public comment ended on February 18, the Commission had received over 400 comments from individuals, businesses, associations and other entities that had reflected on the agency’s proposed privacy framework.
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Antitrust implications in Google deal? AAI issues white paper
February 28, 2011
As the FTC grapples with privacy issues in the fast-paced high technology world, the Justice Department also faces a challenge to evaluate anticompetitive effects of proposed deals in the online...
Infant formula ingredient maker sued
February 28, 2011
A group of international Egg Science and Technology companies called BNLfood Investment SARL (BNLfood) has sued Martek Biosciences Corp. (Martek), alleging antitrust violations in the infant...
Auto Recyclers to FTC: What about recycled auto parts?
February 28, 2011
The Automotive Recyclers Association has pressed the FTC to protect recycled auto parts businesses in the U.S., claiming that some auto manufacturers are tying their warranties to the use of new,...
Senate committee questions airline deal
February 28, 2011
U.S. Senator Herb Kohl (D., Wis.) convened a Senate Subcommittee field hearing in Milwaukee on February 25 to hear testimony on Southwest Airlines’ proposed merger with AirTran Holdings Inc.
Guilty plea in biz-op fraud case
February 28, 2011
Silvio Carrano and Gregory Britt Fleming have pleaded guilty in Florida for their roles in a fraudulent business opportunity operation.
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In this Issue:
- Comments on FTC’s Privacy Report reveal lack of consensus, raise questions
- Antitrust implications in Google deal? AAI issues white paper
- Apple under FTC, Justice Dept. scrutiny?
- Infant formula ingredient maker sued
- Auto Recyclers to FTC: What about recycled auto parts?
- Senate committee questions airline deal
- Guilty plea in biz-op fraud case
- New home for FTC? Commissioners hope not
- Tips on appellate advocacy: Commissioner Rosch’s advice
- Senators encourage joint ACO enforcement
- Merger Scoring
- FY 2012 budget proposal
- Acquisition announcement
- Spanish healthcare acquisition in jeopardy
- Texas hospital settles monopoly charges
- Cargo shipper to plead guilty to price-fixing
- 5 Million text messages: FTC charges alleged spammer
- Keystone, FTC final order approved
- Judge rejects FTC’s request: No preliminary injunction against LabCorp
- Amending 2001 agreement: FTC seeks public comments