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.
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...
February 28, 2011
Apple Inc. is reportedly contending with inquiries from the FTC and the Justice Department about certain business practices.
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...
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,...
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.
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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