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FTC chairman says agency will do more with less in 2026
Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson said the agency will do more to promote economic activity and protect ...
FTC Rests Case at Meta Monopoly Trial, Shifting Focus to Defense
The Federal Trade Commission wrapped up its case for breaking up Meta Platforms Inc. as an illegal social-media monopoly, ...
FTC's 'junk fee' rule took effect on Monday. Here's how it impacts Ticketmaster and more.
The Federal Trade Commission's rule requiring ticket sellers and short-term lodging to disclose charges upfront went into ...
FTC Chair Says He Wants to Reduce Agency Staffing Levels by 15%
Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson said he wants to shrink the agency to around 1,100 full-time employees, a ...
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FTC’s Click-to-Cancel Rule Delayed Amid Legal Challenges: What Businesses Need to Know
Federal officials just postponed enforcement of the Click-to-Cancel rule, which requires businesses offering subscriptions or memberships to provide ...
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FTC Finalizes Amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule
On April 22, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) changes to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA Rule) were published in ...
FTC sending checks to 280,000 Americans as part of $18 million settlement. Here’s what to know
If you’re included in the 281,724 people set to receive funds from the FTC, you’ll be receiving a check, which will only be ...
Trump nixed a key civil rights enforcement tool. This FTC case shows what that looks like.
Wondering what civil rights enforcement — or lack thereof — might look like for the next four years? The U.S. Federal Trade ...
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 Federal Trade Commission's new rule requires ticket sellers to disclose total prices upfront, including fees, prohibiting ...
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FTC’s “Junk Fee” Rule Takes Effect, Requiring Upfront Pricing for Hotels and Event Tickets
A new Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule banning deceptive “junk fees” officially took effect on May 12, 2025, marking a ...
US FTC chair seeks to trim agency by around 10%
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is looking to trim its headcount by around 10%, its chairman told Congress on Thursday, ...
What you need to know about the FTC’s crackdown on hidden fees
A new rule targeting bait-and-switch pricing has taken effect just in time for summer travel, sports and entertainment.