After a slower start in August, the FTC has been busy with actions taken to protect everyday consumers who have been the victims of organized schemes intended to mislead them. The FTC also announced the appointment of a new Director of the Bureau of Competition This and more, after the jump.Continue Reading FTC Updates (August 7-25, 2023)
The FTC is taking no breaks this summer with an active first half of June. The FTC released two annual reports regarding refunds and consumer finance and credit protection activity as well as initiating a request for public information on collaboration efforts with State Attorneys General. These stories and more regarding specific matter updates, ranging from false advertising to data privacy, after the jump.Continue Reading FTC Updates (June 5 – June 16, 2023)
The FTC has continued its steady progress on enforcement actions following the ABA Antitrust Spring Meeting. The agency is seeking to halt a hospital system merger based on alleged Hart-Scott-Rodino Act violations and is progressing on matters related to deceptive and misleading advertising. These stories and more after the jump.Continue Reading FTC Updates (April 17 – April 21, 2023)
The FTC has continued its strong start to the new year with enforcement actions related to false advertising in the healthcare industry and misleading conduct in the “gig” economy as well as revising the merger reporting thresholds and filing fees. These stories and more after the jump.Continue Reading FTC Updates (January 16 – January 27, 2023)
The FTC has not been quiet during the holidays. The agency is primarily tied up with its litigation against Meta, but it has also taken action in other industries, including finance and health products. These stories and more after the jump. Continue Reading FTC Updates (December 19 – December 30, 2022)
The FTC had its hands full last week with enforcement actions—releasing orders and a warning letter in matters across the board from consumer privacy, to COVID-19, and to advertising. More on these actions, as well as an update on a forthcoming event on consumer privacy and data security, after the jump.Continue Reading FTC Updates (October 24-28, 2022)