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Cathie Wood Says Bitcoin Is 'More Scarce Than Gold' — Predicts M&A Surge Under Trump 2.0
Grubhub Ordered To Pay $25 Million In Settlement Over Deceptive Practices: 'No Gig Platform Exemption To The Laws,' Says FTC Chair Lina Khan
Albertsons Puts End To Merger Deal, Sues Kroger Following Court Ruling: 'We Believe Strongly In The Merits Of Our Case'
Grubhub Ordered To Pay $25 Million In Settlement Over Deceptive Practices: 'No Gig Platform Exemption To The Laws,' Says FTC Chair Lina Khan
Albertsons Puts End To Merger Deal, Sues Kroger Following Court Ruling: 'We Believe Strongly In The Merits Of Our Case'
Lina Khan-Headed FTC Approves Probe Into Microsoft's Cloud And AI Practices Amid Antitrust Scrutiny: Report
FTC Investigating 'Uber One' Subscription Over Alleged Consumer Protection Violation: Report

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Amazon Secures Partial Victory Over FTC In Monopoly Case, Trial Split Into Two By Judge
Amazon.com Inc secured a partial dismissal in a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Monday. The FTC accused Amazon of maintaining illegal monopolies.
John Hess Blocked From Joining Chevron Board As Part Of FTC Deal For Antitrust Approval Of $53B Chevron-Hess Merger: Report
Antitrust regulators are set to prevent Hess Corp CEO John Hess from joining the board of Chevron Corp as part of a $53-billion merger deal.
Federal Trade Commission Targets Fraudulent Artificial Intelligence (AI) Businesses In New Initiative
The FTC launches Operation AI Comply to combat deceptive AI practices, targeting companies like DoNotPay and Ascend Ecom for misleading claims that harm consumers.
FTC Chair Lina Khan Warns Airlines May Exploit AI For Price Discrimination, Raising Concerns Over Targeting Vulnerable Travelers
Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan has raised concerns about the potential misuse of artificial Intelligence by airlines to charge higher prices for passengers attending funerals.
Nvidia Faces Antitrust Probe Over Market Dominance As DOJ, FTC Crack Down On AI Powerhouses: Report
U.S. antitrust authorities have initiated an early-stage investigation into NVIDIA Corp over its potential dominance in the AI chip market.
Kroger, Albertsons Merger In FTC Crosshairs: Customers, Competitors At Risk (UPDATED)
The FTC is in a trial to stop Kroger's takeover of Albertsons, with expert witnesses testifying to potential price increases.
FTC's Nationwide Ban On Noncompete Agreements Halted By Judge — Potential $400B Earnings Boost For Workers Over Next Decade Blocked
A federal judge has ruled against the Federal Trade Commission, stating that it lacks the authority to prevent companies from imposing noncompete agreements on their employees.
Will Google Antitrust Decision Affect Ongoing Lawsuits Against Apple And Meta? Legal Experts Are At Odds
Some legal experts argue that the Google ruling is unlikely to affect other antitrust cases. Others say it will.
Microsoft Responds To FTC's Criticism About Xbox Game Pass, Asserting 'It Is Wrong To Call This A Degraded Version'
Microsoft challenges FTC's claims of consumer harm over Xbox Game Pass changes, defending new tiers and pricing.
FDA Accuses Companies Of Marketing Cannabis Products To Children Amid Debate On Hemp Cannabinoids Ban
FDA and FTC crack down on misleading hemp product marketing as Congress debates a nationwide ban on consumable hemp-derived cannabinoids.
FTC Files Lawsuit To Block $8.5B Merger Of Coach And Versace Handbag Makers
This unusual antitrust challenge against a high-end fashion merger could potentially set a new standard for luxury deal regulation, according to several antitrust lawyers.
Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Draws Line Against FTC's Planned Privacy Accord Update, Cites Compliance Efforts
Meta Platforms Inc. challenges the FTC's proposal to revise a 2020 privacy settlement, arguing its commitment to privacy improvements and voluntary error disclosures in the Messenger Kids app.
FTC Cracks Down Impersonation Scams: New Rule Can Force Scammers To Pay Back Victims
The FTC has introduced a new rule to combat impersonation scams, enabling it to file federal court complaints to return stolen funds and impose civil penalties on violators.
FTC Slaps $16.5M Fine On Avast For Selling Users' Data To Over A Hundred Third Parties Without Consent (UPDATED)
The FTC announced the penalty on Thursday, citing Avast's unauthorized collection and sale of user browsing information.
Microsoft Claps Back At FTC, Insists Activision Was 'Already Planning Significant' Layoffs
Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) has responded directly to the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) claims regarding layoffs following the acquisition of Activision.
Microsoft Could Face Justice Department, FTC Probes Over Investment In ChatGPT Parent OpenAI
The Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission both want to pursue an investigation into Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI, which had delayed a potential case.
Apple Under DOJ's Antitrust Scanner For Blocking Beeper 'iMessage For Android' App: Report
The DOJ's antitrust lawyers are reportedly scrutinizing Apple over blocking Beeper, an app that provided Android users access to iMessage.
Even The Mighty Adobe Isn't That Optimistic About 2024
Although Adobe Inc (NASDAQ: ADBE) topped expectations with its fiscal fourth quarter results on Wednesday, its fiscal 2024 fiscal guidance was below estimates. The software maker’s shares, that rose 85% since the beginning of 2023, dropped more than 6% upon the report due to its lighter-than-e
Attorney General Reflects On Government's Increasing Focus On Antitrust Regulations: 'Don't View Us As Regulators. We're Law Enforcers'
In recent times, tech companies have been at the center of antitrust debates
FTC Not Backing Down In Fight Against Microsoft-Activision Deal, Despite UK's Approval
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is persisting in its efforts to halt Microsoft Corporation's (NASDAQ: MSFT) acquisition of Activision Blizzard, despite the deal being finalized in October 2023 and
No Call Of Duty On Game Pass This Year, But Diablo IV May Arrive In 2024
Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ: ATVI) outlined its plans for Xbox Game Pass in the wake of the impending Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) acquisition, indicating it intends to start offering its
Monopoly Allegations: FTC Targets Anesthesia Provider, Private Equity Firm In Lawsuit
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has 
Did Microsoft Leak Its Own Xbox Information? Phil Spencer Promises 'Real Plans' In The Future
Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) faced a significant leak of confidential information related to Xbox plans and discussions.

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