FTC reveals 2.6 million complaints about Do Not Call as robocalls increase
Spam Calls: A Growing Concern It’s frustrating when your phone lights up with a local number. You might think it’s someone important – perhaps a doctor, a school, or even a delivery driver. But then comes that pause before the automated voice starts, and you know you’ve likely been targeted again. It’s a daily guessing […]
Child safety organizations call for FTC inquiry into Roblox
Call for Investigation into Roblox’s Child Safety Practices On Wednesday, two notable child safety organizations formally requested a federal probe into Roblox, asserting that the gaming behemoth is profiting at the expense of its youngest users, some as young as five. A complaint submitted by the National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) and Fairplay to […]
Trump’s FTC Is Eliminating the Intermediaries
Prescription Drug Pricing and PBM Regulations Three major companies play a significant role in determining the cost of prescription medications for Americans. Pharmacy benefit management (PBM) firms—specifically Express Scripts, CVS Caremark, and UnitedHealth’s OptumRx—manage about 80% of prescriptions written in the U.S. These PBMs act as intermediaries between doctors and pharmacists, often receiving “kickbacks” from […]
Consumer group alerts FTC that car buyers are facing unexpected fees due to misleading online listings.
Calls for Action on Car Pricing Transparency Conservative groups are urging federal regulators to take stronger measures against misleading car pricing practices, indicating that many Americans could be losing significant amounts of money due to hidden fees when buying cars, according to reports. The Bull Moose Project, an antitrust organization on the right, sent a […]
Major Advertisers Reach Agreement with FTC on Political Censorship in Advertising
Major Ad Agencies Settle FTC Claims Over Misinformation Practices Three leading advertising firms reached a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding allegations of collusion that affected funding for conservative media, including Breitbart News. The FTC’s complaint revealed that WPP, Dentsu, and Publicis allegedly coordinated a strategy to limit advertisements on websites the industry […]
FTC Takes Action Against ‘Brand Safety’ Advertising Program Used to Suppress Conservative Media
Settlement Reached with Advertising Agencies Over Content Restrictions On Wednesday, federal and state regulators announced that several major advertising agencies have agreed to refrain from entering into or enforcing agreements that would restrict other agencies from doing business with media publishers based on the nature of their news, political, or social commentary. This settlement came […]
Major advertisers reach settlement over FTC investigation into alleged boycott of Elon Musk’s X.
Advertising Agencies Settle FTC Investigation Three leading advertising firms have reached a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) after an investigation suggested they breached antitrust laws by collaborating to exclude online media platforms with politically contentious content, announced the agencies on Wednesday. Investigators claimed that Dentsu, Publicis, and WPP were diverting clients’ advertising from […]
FTC Takes Steps to Reach Agreement with Advertising Firms Linked to X Boycott
FTC in Talks to Settle with Major Ad Firm over Antitrust Issues The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is currently working on a settlement with a prominent advertising company regarding accusations that the advertiser, linked to Elon Musk’s X platform, broke federal antitrust laws by orchestrating a boycott against it. The FTC initiated an investigation last […]
Trump’s FTC Dismantles Biden’s Legal Strategy While Bringing Big Tech to Justice
Trump Administration Shifts Antitrust Policy Recently, the Trump administration has intensified its focus on consumer-oriented populism, particularly regarding antitrust regulations. President Trump’s stance on antitrust law has evolved in two distinct directions. One avenue involves pursuing long-anticipated lawsuits against companies like Apple, aimed at limiting their market dominance and enhancing competition in digital spaces. Conversely, […]
FTC Takes Action Against Car Dealerships Promoting Vehicles They Don’t Actually Sell
Increased Scrutiny on Car Dealers Following FTC Regulations Car dealerships are facing heightened regulatory attention after the FTC deemed advertising vehicles that aren’t available as illegal. Experts in the industry are suggesting that dealers should remove listings for sold cars within a day. The FTC has intensified its monitoring of dealer advertising tactics, zeroing in […]