FTC Chair Ferguson wins first vote over Trump's DEI purge
U.S. Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson gained broad authority to purge diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies at the agency after Democrats, who still have the majority on the commission,
FTC grants Chairman Andrew Ferguson authority to comply with Trump's orders to end DEI programs: 'A scourge'
The Federal Trade Commission has approved a motion granting Chairman Andrew Ferguson the authority to comply with President Donald Trump’s executive orders slashing DEI programs.
FTC's Info Security Action Against GoDaddy Sends 'Clear Signal' to Web Hosting Industry: Expert
The Federal Trade Commission announced it will require web hosting company GoDaddy to introduce a "robust information security program" to settle charges that it has failed to protect its platform from security threats since 2018,
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FTC Finalizes COPPA Rule Changes in the Biden Administration's Last Moments
On January 16, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) published a final rule updating the Children's Online Privacy Protection
FTC Commissioner Slams Agency’s New GOP Leader For Targeting DEI As First Move
Democrat Alvaro Bedoya said he's met struggling Americans all over the country. “Let me tell you what they didn’t talk about: ‘DEI.’”
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FTC Limits Dallas Anesthesia Group’s Expansion in Settlement With Private Equity Owners
The Federal Trade Commission alleged that U.S. Anesthesia Partners made acquisitions to "suppress competition and drive up prices."
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FTC could be more amenable to grocery M&A under Trump, experts say
The regulatory agency will likely take a kinder approach to divestiture proposals by merger parties under its new leadership, one antitrust attorney said.
FTC says partnerships like Microsoft-OpenAI raise antitrust concerns
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said in a staff report issued Friday that there are potential competitive issues in partnerships between Big Tech
Landlord overcharged renters hundreds of millions in junk fees for years, alleges FTC lawsuit
The FTC and the State of Colorado recently sued a prominent property management company, alleging hidden fees added on top of the publicly advertised monthly rent.
FTC has bipartisan support to continue antitrust cases
The United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is likely to have bipartisan support to keep filing cases to block anticompetitive mergers under the Trump administration, said Henry Liu, the outgoing director of the agency’s Bureau of Competition.
What Businesses Need to Know About Anticipated FTC Leadership Changes
The author discusses what to expect from the next presidential administration for consumer protection. He can also provide recommendations for companies to stay informed and compliant as regulatory standards evolve,
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PBM Update: Special Edition - FTC Releases Second Interim Staff Report in PBM Inquiry
Mintz’s Health Law and Antitrust teams actively monitor federal and state regulatory and legislative developments in the PBM space, including those from the FTC. In this Special Edition of the PBM Policy and Legislative Update,