Regulators say the acquisition would reduce competition, impacting patients and innovation. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit to stop GTCR BC Holdings’ (GTCR) acquisition of…
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House Advances AI Consumer Safety Bill
Legislation proposes AI pilot program to help federal agency detect hazardous products and track market trends. The House Energy and Commerce Committee approved the Consumer Safety Technology Act,…
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Justice Department Opens Antitrust Investigation into Rising Egg Prices
Officials suspect large egg producers collaboratively raising prices and reducing supply. The Department of Justice (DOJ) opened an investigation into rising U.S. egg prices last week to explore…
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FTC Ends No-Hire Agreements in Building Services Industry
Planned building services were ordered to eliminate restrictions on worker mobility. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has recently finalized an order requiring Planned Building Services and its affiliated…
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Senate Committee Holds FTC Nominee Confirmation Hearing
The president’s nominee maintains his plans to “serve the American people.” President Donald Trump’s nominee for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Mark Meador, appeared before the Senate Commerce,…
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FTC Investigates Potentially Unlawful Censorship by Tech Platforms
The public is invited to share experiences of speech restrictions and content limitations. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently launched an inquiry into how technology platforms might limit…
Read MoreGame Developer Settles FTC Allegations of Children’s Privacy Violations
HoYoverse faces penalties for deceptive practices in Genshin Impact, including predatory loot boxes and COPPA violations. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reached a $20 million settlement with the…
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FTC Finalizes Settlement with H&R Block Over Unfair Practices
The tax prep company was ordered to repay $7 million to customers, downgrade processes, and improve transparency. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized a settlement requiring H&R Block…
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Federal Court Rules in Favor of Generic Drug Competition in Patent Case
The court orders the removal of improper patent listings, clearing the path for lower-cost medications. The Federal Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals recently upheld a lower court’s decision…
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FTC Finalizes Order Against Rytr for Deceptive AI Online Review Service
The settlement prohibits the sale of AI tools designed to create fake testimonials and reviews. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a consent order against Rytr, resolving…
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