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FDA Accuses Companies Of Marketing Cannabis Products To Children Amid Debate On Hemp Cannabinoids Ban
Trump's New Running Mate J.D. Vance Wants To Break Up Google: Could 2024 Election Be Bad For Big Tech?
As Legalization Looms, AbbVie And Other Major Pharma Players Set Sights On Cannabis Market
Trump's New Running Mate J.D. Vance Wants To Break Up Google: Could 2024 Election Be Bad For Big Tech?
As Legalization Looms, AbbVie And Other Major Pharma Players Set Sights On Cannabis Market
Exxon Mobil Set To Close $60B Deal For Pioneer Natural Resources After Agreement With FTC
Federal Trade Commission Targets 'Junk Patent Listings' For Diabetes, Weight Loss, Asthma Drugs From Companies Like Novo Nordisk, AstraZeneca

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Jeff Bezos And Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Accused Of Deleting Chats Amid Antitrust Probe: 'The FTC's Contentions Are Baseless'
The FTC has accused Amazon executives, including Jeff Bezos and Andy Jassy, of deleting text messages on Signal that could have been relevant to an ongoing antitrust investigation.
Non-Compete Clauses Are A Thing Of The Past, At Least For Now: FTC Issues Landmark Ban, Chamber Of Commerce Plans To Sue
Non-compete agreements nationwide were banned by the FTC in a three-to-two vote. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is clapping back.
Jon Stewart's 'Really Lame' Dig About Facebook Purchase Of Instagram Resurfaces, Yet Meta Has The Last Laugh
A $1 billion acquisition of Instagram by Facebook was considered risky and was mocked by talk show host Jon Stewart. The deal has paid off for Facebook and its shareholders.
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.
Meta's Efforts To Stall FTC's Reopening Of Facebook Privacy Settlement Rejected By Court
The U.S. Court of Appeals has rejected Meta Platforms Inc.'s request to delay the FTC's re-evaluation of its privacy practices, marking a continuation of legal challenges related to privacy violations.
Jim Cramer Questions Legitimacy Of Antitrust Lawsuits Against Apple, Google And Amazon: 'I Wish The White House Would Just Admit The Truth'
Jim Cramer has raised doubts over the validity of the government's antitrust lawsuits against Big Tech giants Apple, Google and Amazon.
Elon Musk Almost Breached Twitter Privacy Order, Finds Federal Agency: 'FTC Staff Efforts…Appropriate And Necessary'
Elon Musk narrowly avoided breaching a federal privacy order after taking over Twitter, now X, in 2022, with the company's data security team preventing the violation, as detailed by FTC Chair Lina Khan in a letter to House Republicans.
Google, Amazon, Microsoft AI Partnerships Face FTC Scrutiny
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on Thursday that it has launched an inquiry into generative AI investments and partnerships in order to better understand these relationships and their impact on the competitive landscape.
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.
Jim Cramer Slams FTC Chair Lina Khan's Policies For Hampering Investor Returns: 'One-Woman Wrecking Crew For Your Stock Portfolio'
He posits that such actions have negatively impacted stock valuations.
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
Microsoft-Activision Deal Faces Another FTC Challenge As Their Stock Plunges 5%
The Federal Trade Commission is appealing a court decision that denied its attempt to halt Microsoft's $75 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Amidst this legal challenge, the stock has experienced a 5% decline, following its November 2023 all-time high.
Elizabeth Warren Gets Lauded — And Trolled — For Taking On $10B 'Big Sandwich' PE Deal That Aims To Club Subway, Jimmy John's And Arby's Under One Roof
Senator Elizabeth Warren took aim at the sandwich shop monopoly stemming from Subway's takeover by Roark Capital.
Facebook Parent Meta Dealt Legal Blow As Judge Rejects Appeal In FTC Privacy Dispute
In May, the FTC charged Mark Zuckerberg-led Meta with deceiving parents about who their children could communicate with via the Messenger Kids app. 
FTC Chair Uses ChatGPT To Successfully Resolve Medical Bill Dispute
FTC Chair Lina Khan successfully used OpenAI's ChatGPT to contest a medical bill, highlighting the practical applications of AI in everyday tasks.
Amazon Accused Of Raking In $1 Billion Through Deceptive Practices, According To FTC Suit
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has leveled serious allegations against Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), claiming the e-commerce g
Activision CEO's Exit, Xbox's New Era: The Gaming World Reacts To Microsoft's $69B Deal
As Microsoft Corp.'s (NASDAQ: MSFT) monumental acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ: ATVI) sends shockwaves throughout the gaming industry, its community, industry experts and stakeholders have v
US and UK Regulators Are Going After Amazon And Microsoft
On September 26th, the Federal Trade Commission went into action to stop the monopoly power of Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) by filing a long-awaited antitrust suit. The case was filed in conjunction with seventeen states, accusing the e-commerce titan of using its online retail dominance to suppress competition. 
Amazon Hit By Antitrust Storm: Stock At 3-Month Low, 5 Analysts' Takeaways
FTC alleges Amazon is wielding monopolistic power within the market and employing anti-competitive tactics to preserve its dominance.
FTC Takes A Rare Step Back, Pauses Legal Battle With Amgen Over $28B Horizon Deal
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) decided to momentarily halt its challenge against pharmaceutical giant Amgen, Inc (NASDAQ: AMGN), concerning its proposed acquisition of Horizon Therapeutics PLC (NASDAQ:
Homebuilders: 'Hey, FTC! I Want My M&A!'
U.S. antitrust regulators in July proposed guidelines geared toward making their legal challenges to mergers and acquisitions succeed — a move that appears to be aimed at the technology sector but affects every industry, including homebuilding.
Amazon Stock Slides Over 1% Premarket – But Cramer Thinks Its Not FTC Pressure: 'At Least Know Why You Are Selling'
Amazon, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) shares pulled back in premarket trading on Wednesday despite a lack of any announcement from the company.
Elizabeth Warren, Elon Musk's Twitter Feud Escalates As Social Media Company Subpoenaes Democratic Senator