FTC reverses its request for a delay in an Amazon trial, says it has resources to litigate the case
A lawyer for the Federal Trade Commission has walked back his comments about a lack of resources and staff turnover ...
Scammers target shoppers with fake $500 gift cards, Newton police warn
Gift cards placed on vehicles in a Massachusetts shopping plaza parking lot this week were, in fact, too good to be true, according to police.
Trump warns of a 200% tariff on EU alcoholic products
President Donald Trump threatened the European Union Thursday with a retaliatory 200% tariff on all the alcoholic products it ...
The FTC has enough staff to pursue its case against Amazon after all
The Federal Trade Commission doesn’t have any staffing issues that will impact its ability to face Amazon in trial after all, ...
FTC says Americans lost $12 billion to scams last year and these were the worst ones — here's how to stay safe
An annual report issued by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released this week has revealed the top scams and losses ...
7 ways to safeguard your money as the Trump administration weakens consumer protections
"It's sending a strong message that the CFPB is not here for consumers anymore; that under the Trump administration, the CFPB is here to give out pardons for violating the law," Erin Witte, director ...
Noncompete Agreements Are Sticking Around—But Be Careful How You Use Them
FTC's new Joint Labor Task Force is investigating noncompetes, no-poach agreements, and restrictive hiring contracts. Here's what to know.
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Military Community Lost Nearly 25 Percent More to Scammers in 2024, FTC Reports
Instances of fraud reported from the military community increased by 6 percent in 2024, reaching 99,443 cases, according to ...
FTC seeks delay of Amazon trial, citing staffing shortages and budgetary challenges
Lawyer for the Federal Trade Commission says agency needs to seek trial delay in case against Amazon due to staffing and budgetary challenges.
FTC Reportedly ‘Moves Ahead’ With Microsoft Antitrust Probe
The Federal Trade Commission is “moving ahead” with its antitrust investigation on Microsoft that was opened during the closing days of the Biden administration, according to a Bloomberg report, ...
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The 2025 Franchise Disclosure Deadline: What QSR Franchisors Need to Know
The first quarter of 2025 is often a busy time for many franchisors—including those who franchise quick service restaurant (QSR) concepts. Many QSR franchisors are hard at work updating their ...