FTC abandons Biden-era effort to block Microsoft’s purchase of Activision
It was the second time in one day that the FTC pulled out of litigation begun during the Biden administration.
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FTC drops case over Microsoft's $69 billion Activision Blizzard deal
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission dropped a case that sought to block Microsoft's $69 billion purchase of "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard, saying on Thursday that pursuing the case against t…
FTC drops Biden-era suit accusing Pepsi of price discrimination
The panel, now comprised of three Republicans, had accused the soda maker of offering sweetheart prices to major retailers.
FTC probes Media Matters over Musk's X boycott claims, document shows: Reuters
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FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson, who was appointed by President Donald Trump to run the agency, highlighted the potential for a probe in December.
52 days ago
The FTC’s new rule on ticket prices is a win for consumers, experts say — but don't expect it to bring costs down
The FTC's new guidelines on ticket price transparency, known as the junk fees rule, is a rare win for consumers, experts say.
58 days ago
Microsoft wins appeal in FTC challenge to $69 billion Activision Blizzard deal
A federal appeals court on Wednesday rejected a legal challenge by the FTC to Microsoft's $69 billion purchase of "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard.
67 days ago
U.S. House panel proposes moving FTC antitrust work to DOJ in budget package
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The U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee on Monday said it proposed transferring the Federal Trade Commission's antitrust work to the Department of Justice as part of a budget reconcilia…
72 days ago
Why your phone's blowing up with scam job offers
Consumers reported losing $14.8 million to text job scams in 2023 and that figure shot up to $61.2 million in 2024, according to the FTC.
Why your phone's blowing up with scam job offers
Consumers reported losing $14.8 million to text job scams in 2023 and that figure shot up to $61.2 million in 2024, according to the FTC.
74 days ago
US watchdog sues Uber over subscription practices
The FTC accused Uber of charging people for its Uber One subscription service without getting their consent.