FTC examines care providers for transgender youth, looking for feedback on a probe into claimed misleading practices.
FTC Investigates Gender-Affirming Care The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated a public inquiry into whether healthcare providers offering gender-affirming services might be breaching federal consumer protection laws. This investigation began on Monday. In a recent news release, the FTC explained that they are conducting a survey to gain insights into how consumers might be […]
FTC reviews care providers for transgender youth, looking for feedback on investigation into claimed misleading practices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated a public inquiry to determine if gender-affirming healthcare providers may be breaching federal consumer protection laws. This investigation, announced on Monday, aims to gather insights into the potential misinformation or unsupported claims surrounding ‘gender-affirming care,’ especially as it pertains to minors. In a recent news release, the FTC […]
Biden appointee challenges ‘unlawful dismissal’ as 90-year-old FTC rule comes under scrutiny
Supreme Court Allows Trump to Dismiss Democrat-Appointed Agency Members The Supreme Court has put a temporary green light on President Donald Trump’s ability to dismiss several members appointed by Democrats to independent agencies. However, there’s still one significant case making its way through the courts that could fundamentally affect the president’s authority in this area. […]
FTC names July as ‘Made in USA’ month
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is designating July as a month to celebrate products made in the United States. This announcement was made by FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson just as the month progresses and with the July 4th holiday on the horizon. The initiative seeks to educate businesses about US standards and encourage American consumers […]
Media Matters stands up to the FTC
Media issues have brought a legal challenge against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for allegedly retaliating against a progressive media watchdog. On Monday, the FTC’s investigation into this group was blocked, with claims that the inquiry constitutes illegal retaliation. Last month, the FTC requested documents from the watchdog concerning various ad groups and their interactions […]
FTC Greenlights Merger Between Advertising Companies Omnicom and IPG After They Commit to Avoid Censorship of Conservatives
FTC Approves Omnicom Group’s Acquisition of Interpublic Group The FTC has officially approved Omnicom Group’s plans to acquire Interpublic Group (IPG). This decision follows a commitment from both advertising giants not to engage in politically motivated ad boycotts, addressing previous concerns about the potential censorship of conservative viewpoints in the ad industry. This all-stock deal, […]
Court Decides John Deere Must Respond to FTC ‘Right to Repair’ Lawsuit
John Deere Faces Legal Challenges Over Repair Practices John Deere, the leading agricultural machinery manufacturer globally, is required to face lawsuits initiated by the FTC along with five states regarding its repair practices for tractors and other equipment, according to a recent court ruling. In a notable advancement for the “right to repair” movement, Illinois […]
FTC may prevent Omnicom and Interpublic from refusing to work with sites based on political opinions as a condition of the merger.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) may prevent advertising companies Omnicom and Interpublic from restricting ads based on political views as part of the approval process for their proposed merger. This move comes from the FTC under Chairman Andrew Ferguson, who is looking into broader concerns about a boycott of joint advertisements that seem to unfairly […]
Trump’s FTC investigates Media Matters and left-leaning groups for potential antitrust issues
FTC Investigates Potential Media Boycotts The Federal Trade Commission, under President Donald Trump, is reportedly looking into an alleged left-wing advertising group accused of coordinating boycotts aimed at conservative media outlets. This investigation suggests potential violations of antitrust laws involving around a dozen media and advertising organizations. The new chairman of the FTC, Andrew Ferguson, […]
Media Matters criticizes Trump’s ‘threats’ during reported FTC investigation
FTC Investigation into Liberal Advocacy Group Liberal advocacy organizations have expressed serious concerns about what they view as a “threat” posed by the Trump administration, following the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) investigation into them. On Wednesday, the FTC initiated an inquiry into potential issues related to media practices and whether there was inappropriate coordination between […]