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Harris Joins the FTC's Food Fight Against Kroger-Albertsons Merger

Amid rising grocery costs, the FTC's fight against the merger may end up hurting the very consumers it's supposed to protect.

Reason · Aug 17, 2024

FTC Decision May Incentivize DEI Practices In Companies Nationwide

FTC settlement on discriminatory pricing practices at an Arizona dealership sparks debate on DEI considerations in business operations.

Top News · Aug 16, 2024

The FTC is banning fake reviews, false testimonials and all sorts of shady consumer deception with an ominous sounding 'final rule'

'The final rule will protect Americans from getting cheated, put businesses that unlawfully game the system on notice, and promote markets that are fair, honest and competitive.'

PC Gamer · Aug 16, 2024

Kamala’s tech ties: what is Harris’s relationship with Silicon Valley?

Harris’s track record, and time as California senator and AG, has tech leaders wondering if she’d have a friendlier approach to the industry

The Guardian - US · Aug 14, 2024

Kamala Harris needs to take on Google and other monopolies

The Democratic party has the chance to resurrect the zealous monopoly-busting spirit of its New Deal and Great Society heyday. They must use it

The Guardian - US · Aug 13, 2024

Biden Pushes For Shorter Helpline Wait Times To Woo Consumers

Joe Biden is unveiling new rules that would make it easier for consumers to seek helpdesks.

International Business Times · Aug 13, 2024

The US government wants to make it easier for you to click the 'unsubscribe' button

In the name of consumer protection, a slew of U.S. federal agencies are working to make it easier for Americans to click the unsubscribe button for unwanted memberships and recurring payment services

The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2024

FTC head wants investigation into grocery stores over inflated prices

The federal regulator wants to see if grocery chains are ‘exploiting their power to inflate prices’

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2024

Elderly Americans are losing millions to real estate scams

U.S. adults over age 60 lost over $1.6 billion to all types of scams last year, according to the FTC.

Fortune · Aug 9, 2024

TikTok parent ByteDance sued for ‘massive-scale invasions of children’s privacy’

Department of Justice alleged TikTok inappropriately violated the rights of millions of children under 13.

Fortune · Aug 2, 2024