Amazon
FTC takes on subscription traps with ‘click to cancel’ rule
The FTC adopted a final rule requiring businesses to make it as easy to cancel subscriptions and memberships as it is to sign up.
AI
Social media users lack control over data used by AI, US FTC says
Social media companies collect, share and process vast troves of information about their users while offering little transparency or control.
$1 billion price cut
FTC Vs. Kroger-Albertsons Merger Case Heading To Trial
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) trial has begun, with the agency continuing its push to block Kroger’s merger with Albertsons, alleging that the merger would “hurt customers and undermine competition” in the grocery store industry.
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US FTC’s bid to block Kroger-Albertsons merger heads to trial
The FTCwill argue Kroger’s $25 billion merger with rival grocer Albertsons is bad for shoppers and workers when the agency’s lawsuit goes to trial in federal court.
2019 agreement
TikTok Facing Federal Lawsuit Over Alleged Child Privacy Violations
TikTok and parent company ByteDance brace themselves as the Department of Justice (DOJ) officially filed its lawsuit, alleging that the social media platform illegally collected data from its underage users.
American users
DOJ Prepares To File Lawsuit Against TikTok, Citing ‘Children’s Privacy Violations’
On behalf of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the U.S. Department of Justice is getting ready to bring a consumer protection lawsuit against ByteDance’s TikTok app later this year, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday.
albertsons
Federal Trade Commission Sues To Halt Kroger And Albertsons Merger, Citing Price Hikes
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is now suing to put a stop to a Kroger and Albertsons merger, according to federal court documents that were filed and later released to the press.
Activision
Microsoft closes $69 billion Activision deal after Britain’s nod
Xbox maker Microsoft closed its $69 billion deal for Activision Blizzard on Friday.
Amazon
FTC Sues Amazon For Illegally Maintaining Monopoly Power
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 17 state attorneys general have filed an antitrust lawsuit against the E-commerce company, Amazon.
agency
FTC continues to investigate Amazon
The Biden Administration plans to take immediate action on at least three of the half-dozen investigations into Amazon and its business practices.