LabMD litigation against FTC lingers
Although the Federal Trade Commission won its effort to quash a lawsuit over its probe of LabMD, the now-defunct medical laboratory is still trying to sue three agency employees.
The pushback on convenience, resort and junk fees
Unexpected, surreptitious fees in retail transactions — additions like “convenience fees” and “resort fees” — have proliferated wildly over the past 30 years. When they aren’t clearly disclosed at the start of a transaction, their omission can deceive consumers and distort the purchase decision....
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New report on Trump administration’s antitrust record comes under fire
A recent report finding a significant step-down in antitrust enforcement during the Trump administration has provoked a fierce debate as current and former government officials dispute the study’s...
Wilson, Slaughter spar again in red-hot debate over remedies
As the five members of the Federal Trade Commission celebrate their second anniversary, one thing is clear as time passes: this group will be known for its sharp ideological differences concerning...
FTC gets earful on changes to data security rule
The Federal Trade Commission is trying to strike a balance between improving data security and overburdening financial institutions and schools as it updates the Safeguards Rule.
Steven Edwards, antitrust leader and musician, dies
Steven Edwards, who combined a career as a prominent antitrust lawyer with performing in an award-winning rock and roll band, died from coronavirus-related complications on April 8. He was 73.
In considering ad claims, Wilson pushes to relax some rigid rules
Federal Trade Commission member Christine Wilson wants the agency to lower the bar when evaluating whether some claims in ads can be proven.
Battling coronavirus fraud takes precedence at FTC
Chalk up to the novel coronavirus another American milestone: The pandemic permeates every category of consumer complaints received by the Federal Trade Commission.