FTC Takes Action to Protect Consumers from Anticompetitive Effects of Micromarket Kiosks Deal
Today, the Federal Trade Commission took action to protect Americans from rising food prices by requiring 365 Retail Markets LLC—the nation’s largest provider of micromarket kiosks—to divest a
FTC to Host Workshop on “Litigate the Fix” Merger Remedy Proposals
The FTC will host a workshop titled “Eleventh-Hour Antitrust Remedy Proposals and Litigating the Fix.” It will discuss the rise in litigate-the-fix cases and how federal enforcers and the courts
FTC Urges Tennessee Supreme Court to Oppose the ABA’s Law School Accreditation Monopoly
Federal Trade Commission staff urged the Tennessee Supreme Court yesterday to open law school accreditation to competition by reducing its reliance on the American Bar Association in determining
FTC Takes Action Against High-Level MLM Participants who Deceived Workers About the Amount of Money They Can Earn
The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against high-level participants in a multilevel marketing company over allegations they used false or baseless earning claims to recruit workers, most of
New FTC Data Show People Have Lost Billions to Social Media Scams
New data from the Federal Trade Commission show that, in 2025, nearly 30% of people who reported losing money to a scam said that it started on social media,with reported losses reaching a staggering
FTC Charts Path to Restore Competition in Texas Anesthesia Markets in USAP Litigation
The Federal Trade Commission has reached an agreement in principle with U.S. Anesthesia Partners Inc. to settle the litigation and restore competition for anesthesia services in Texas.
FTC Sues to Stop Deceptive Health Care Scheme
At the Federal Trade Commission’s request, a U.S.View Press Release
Court Orders Operator of Timeshare Exit Scheme to Pay $140 Million Related to FTC Allegations the Scheme Took Millions from Consumers
Following an investigation by the Federal Trade Commission, a federal court has ordered one of the key operators of a timeshare exit operation to pay $140 million and has permanently banned him from
FTC and DOJ Extend Deadline for Public Comment on Guidance on Business Collaborations
The Federal Trade Commission and the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division hereby extend the period for receiving public comments on theirinquiry for consideration of guidance on collaborations
FTC Stops Operation that Allegedly Targeted People Seeking Student Loan Debt Relief
The Federal Trade Commission has obtained atemporary restraining orderagainst an alleged student loan debt relief scheme and its operators over allegations they pretended to be affiliated with the
FTC Takes Action Against Noncompete Agreements, Securing Protections for Workers
The Federal Trade Commission today ordered Rollins, Inc.—one of the largest pest-control companies in the United States—to stop enforcing noncompete agreements against more than 18,000 employees
FTC Testifies Before Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee
The Federal Trade Commission testified before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation today to highlight the agency’s accomplishments in the last year and a half and its ongoing
FTC Takes Action to Restore Competition in the Digital Advertising Ecosystem
The Federal Trade Commission, along with a coalition of states, took decisive action today to stop collusion between the nation’s largest advertising agencies that distorted America’s modern public
FTC Seeks Public Comment on Unfair and Deceptive Fee Practices in Online Food and Grocery Delivery Services
The Federal Trade Commission today announced it is seeking public comment on whether a rule is needed to address unfair or deceptive fee practices in connection with the services provided by online
FTC Order to Prohibit Forever Living and its Operators from Deceiving Consumers about Potential Earnings
Operators of multilevel marketing company Forever Living will be permanently prohibited from making deceptive earnings claims to resolve Federal Trade Commission allegations that the company deceived
FTC Announces “Made in the USA” Sweep, Including Three Law Enforcement Actions to Protect American Consumers and Businesses
Today, the Federal Trade Commission announced law enforcement actions involving three companies that deceived American consumers by falsely claiming, in advertising and labeling, that their products
Publishing.com to Pay $1.5 Million for Misleading Consumers about How Much Income They Could Earn Using the Company’s Products and Services
Publishing.com LLC and its two principals will pay $1.5 million and be required to substantiate earnings claims in the future to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that the company and its
FTC Takes Action Against TruHeight for Deceptive and Unsubstantiated Advertising of Supposed Height-Enhancing Supplements for Kids and Teens
Nevada-based Vanilla Chip LLC, which does business as TruHeight, and its two principals, Eden Stelmach and Justin Rapoport, have agreed to settle the Federal Trade Commission’s charges that they
FTC Issues Order Approving 2026 Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority Budget
The Federal Trade Commissionissued an orderapproving the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s 2026 budget.
FTC Takes Action Against High-Level MLM Participant who Deceived Workers About the Amount of Money They Can Earn
The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against a high-level participant in a multilevel marketing company over allegations she used false or baseless earning claims to recruit workers, most of
FTC Submits Draft ANPRM Related to Online Food Delivery Service Fees to OMB for Review
The Federal Trade Commission announced today that it has submitted an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking related to online food delivery service fees for review by the Office of Information and
StubHub Refunding $10 Million in Fees to Consumers After Deceptive Ticket Pricing
StubHub, the nation’s largest ticket exchange and resale ticket provider, will pay $10 million to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that the company violated the FTC Act and the agency’s Rule
FTC Submits Annual Budget Request to Congress
The Federal Trade Commission submitted to Congress itsFiscal Year 2027 budget request, in support of the President’s FY 2027 budget for the federal government.
FTC Publishes New Strategic Plan
The Federal Trade Commission has published itsFY 2026-2030 Strategic Plan, which will guide the agency over the next five years.
FTC, Maryland Attorney General Secure Full Refunds and Additional Penalties Against Lindsay Auto Group for Deceptive Pricing Practices and Unwanted Add-ons
The Federal Trade Commission and Maryland Attorney General today announced Lindsay Automotive Group and its executives will return money to resolve allegations that they deceived consumers for years
FTC Staff Warn Tennessee Legislature of Risks to Patients if Ballad Health COPA Expires and Support Proposed Repeal of Certificate of Need Requirements
Federal Trade Commission staff warned Tennessee legislators of the potential harm to patients if it passes proposed legislation that would terminate aCertificate of Public Advantage that providesView
FTC Seeks Public Comment on Petition to Modify Northrop Grumman Final Order
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment ona petitionfiled by Northrop Grumman Corporation requesting that the Commission reopen and set aside a finaView Press Release
FTC Stops Proposed Merger of Leading Cataract-Surgery Device Makers
In response to the announcement that Alcon, Inc. and Alcon Research, LLC has abandoned its efforts to purchase LENSAR, Inc., Federal Trade Commission Bureau of Competition Director Daniel Guarnera
FTC Sends More Than $10.9 Million to Consumers Harmed by Credit Repair Pyramid Scheme
The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $10.9 million to consumers harmed by a credit repair operation known by multiple names including Financial Education Services, United Wealth
FTC Secures Settlement Against Xponential Fitness for Franchise Rule Violations
The Federal Trade Commission hassecured a settlement against ponential Fitnessfor Franchise Rule violations and related deceptive practices, including $17 million that will be returned to
FTC Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson Launches Healthcare Task Force
Today, Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson directed FTC staff to form a Healthcare Task Force that will engage in a coordinated, integrated approach to healthcare enforcement and
Air AI and its Owners will be Banned from Marketing Business Opportunities to Settle FTC Charges the Company Misled Many Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses
Air AI will be banned from marketing business opportunities as part of a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission over charges the company misled many entrepreneurs and small businesses with
FTC Testifies before the Joint Economic Committee on Agency’s Efforts to Combat Fraud
The Federal Trade Commission testified today before the Joint Economic Committee about the agency’s ongoing work to combat fraud and protect consumers from scammers and other bad actors.
Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice Seek Public Comment on the Premerger Notification and Report Form
Today, the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division launched a joint public inquiry regarding the effectiveness of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements
FTC Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson Issues Warning Letters to CEOs of PayPal, Stripe, Visa and Mastercard About Debanking American Consumers
Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson sent letters today to four major financial infrastructure platforms and payment providers reminding them of their obligations to their customers
FTC Takes Action Against Match and OkCupid for Deceiving Users by Sharing Personal Data with Third Party
The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against OkCupid and its affiliate Match Group Americas over allegations OkCupid deceived users of its dating app by sharing their personal information,
FTC Endorses Florida Supreme Court Action Eliminating the ABA’s Bar Admission Monopoly
Federal Trade Commission staff on Tuesday endorsed the Florida Supreme Court’s decision to eliminate the American Bar Association’s status as the sole accrediting agency dictating the educational