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FTC Nears Settlement Over 'Loot Boxes'

Genshin Impact Publisher Hit With $20M FTC Fine for Marketing Loot Boxes to Children

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that companies misleading players about the “true cost of in-game transactions” will be “held accountable.”

Bloomberg on MSN · 1d

FTC Nears Settlement Over ‘Loot Boxes’ in ‘Genshin Impact’

The US Federal Trade Commission is preparing to settle with the company behind the popular video game Genshin Impact over concerns that the money-making mechanics of the game were deceptive, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Android Authority · 21h

Genshin Impact maker fined $20M over loot box deception

The FTC penalized the Genshin Impact developer for misleading marketing around loot boxes and breaching child privacy laws.

IGN on MSN · 18h

Genshin Impact Developer Agrees to $20M Fine Over Loot Box Violations

In press release by the FTC, the agency announced that the makers of Genshin Impact "has agreed to pay $20 million and to block children under 16 from making in-game purchases wit

PepsiCo, FTC

Hosted on MSN · 18h

FTC sues PepsiCo, alleges 'rigged' soft drink competition

The Federal Trade Commission on Friday filed a lawsuit against PepsiCo, Inc., alleging the company engaged in illegal price discrimination by giving an unnamed "large, big box" retailer unfair pricing advantages,

Wall Street Journal · 12h

FTC Sues PepsiCo, Alleging It Gave Walmart Unfair Pricing Advantage

Outgoing agency Chair Lina Khan has filed a raft of measures during her last week in office.

New York Daily News on MSN · 16h

FTC sues Pepsi for illegal pricing practices, driving inflation

The FTC is suing PepsiCo for allegedly rigging the market by offering “unfair pricing advantages” that can contribute to inflation.

FTC bans General Motors from selling driver data for 5 years

Bloomberg on MSN · 1d

FTC Says Consumer Data Is Behind ‘Surveillance’ Pricing

Major retailers can tailor prices based on customer data including location, demographics or shopping history, the US Federal Trade Commission said in initial study findings, raising concerns about the use of what they termed “surveillance pricing.

Engadget · 1d

FTC bans General Motors from selling driver data for five years

The Federal Trade Commission has taken action against General Motors and OnStar for allegedly sharing details about drivers to third parties without their consent.

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 1d

General Motors Reaches Settlement With FTC for Selling Consumer Data

General Motors reached an agreement to settle allegations that the automaker shared drivers’ locations and behavior data without their consent, the Federal Trade Commission said.

US FTC, Colorado sue property firm Greystar

The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

FTC sues Greystar, saying the property manager used hidden fees to swindle renters out of millions

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit accusing property management company Greystar of swindling renters across the country out of at least $100 million using hidden fees.

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 1d

FTC Files Complaint Against Greystar Alleging Hidden Fees in Rent Prices

The Federal Trade Commission and the State of Colorado filed a complaint against the rental property manager alleging it has added hidden fees since at least 2019 that cost consumers hundreds of millions of dollars.

Reuters on MSN · 1d

US FTC, Colorado sue property firm Greystar, alleging renters deceived by hidden fees

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission and the State of Colorado have filed a complaint against Greystar, a multi-family rental property manager, alleging that it deceived consumers about rental costs with hidden fees,

FTC Approves Final Order in Chevron-Hess Deal

Wall Street Journal · 19h

Exxon Mobil and Chevron Megadeals Are Cleared of FTC Antitrust Concerns

Pioneer Natural Resources’ former CEO and Hess’s CEO are prohibited from serving on the oil companies’ boards

Business Insider · 11h

FTC Finalizes Consent Order Settling Antitrust Concerns In Chevron's Acquisition Of Hess

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission finalized a consent order that resolves antitrust concerns surrounding Chevron Corp.'s (CVX)

MarketWatch · 21h

FTC Release: FTC Approves Final Order in Chevron-Hess Deal

The Federal Trade Commission today finalized a consent order that resolves antitrust concerns surrounding Chevron Corporation's acquisition of oil producer Hess Corporation. The final consent order settles charges brought by the FTC in September 2024.

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FTC Chair Lina Khan Launches Flurry of Lawsuits Before Trump Takes Office

Newsweek sought email comment from the FTC and its outgoing chairwoman, Lina Khan, on Friday. The flurry of lawsuits before ...

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FTC notches modest victory in reining in Welsh Carson’s anesthesia empire

The FTC announced Friday it reached a settlement with Welsh Carson that limits the private equity firm’s involvement in its ...

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Amazon search results overrun with ads, FTC lawsuit alleges monopolistic behavior

The FTC also alleges that Amazon is charging its sellers exorbitant fees, in many cases close to 50 percent of their revenue: ...

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Pepsi hurt small businesses by giving big-box retailer financial advantages, the FTC claims

The commission alleges that the retailer, whose name was redacted in the statement from commissioners, received “unfair pricing advantages” that were not made available to others.

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Jan. 14 - Likely the FTC’s Final Open Commission Meeting

Lina Khan chaired what was likely the final open commission meeting of her time as chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and ...

Federal Trade Commission accuses Greystar of deceptive practices, hidden fees

The antitrust agency recently created a rule regarding junk fees, but its application to the multifamily sector is unclear.

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Private-Equity Firm Welsh Carson Settles FTC Monopolization Case

The regulator revived claims that the firm tried to monopolize the Texas anesthesia-provider market after a judge had ...

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Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) Announces 2025 Hart-Scott-Rodino (“HSR”) Threshold Increases

The FTC just announced its annual changes to both certain thresholds which govern the need to make an HSR filing, the fees associated with ...

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