FTC Takes Action to Protect Americans from Higher Drug Costs in Aurobindo, Lannett Deal
The Federal Trade Commission took action to protect American patients from higher drug costs by requiring Aurobindo Pharma Limited to divest four different generic drug products to complete its $250
FTC Approves Final Consent Order in Micromarket Kiosks Deal
The Federal Trade Commission finalized a consent order involving 365 Retail Markets LLC’s $848 million acquisition of Cantaloupe Inc., a deal which seeks to combine the two largest providers of
FTC Sues to Stop Sprawling Enterprise Operating Unlawful Subscription Schemes
At the Federal Trade Commission’s request, a federal court has temporarily halted a sprawling enterprise of deceptive subscription schemes—comprised of 15 corporations and eight individuals—from
FTC, States Sue World Professional Association for Transgender Health Over Deceptive Claims Regarding the Treatment of Children
The Federal Trade Commission, along with Alaska, Iowa, Nebraska and Texas, today filed a lawsuit against the World Professional Association for Transgender Health, alleging the organization has
FTC Data Show People Reported Losing $3.5 Billion to Imposter Scams in 2025
New data from the Federal Trade Commission reveal that people reported losing a staggering $3.5 billion to imposter scams in 2025, with reported losses increasing nearly three times since 2020.
FTC Files Contempt Motion Against Amare Global and Three Individuals Over Unsubstantiated Health Claims
The Federal Trade Commission has asked a federal court to hold in contempt dietary supplement provider Amare Global Holdings, its former Chief Science Officer Shawn Talbott and two others over
FTC Finalizes Consent Order in Sevita, BrightSpring Acquisition
The Federal Trade Commission finalized a consent order involving Sevita Health’s acquisition of BrightSpring Health Services Inc.’s community living business.
FTC Returns Nearly $3 Million to Consumers Deceived by Mortgage Relief Scheme
The Federal Trade Commission is returning nearly $3 million to consumers deceived by the Golden Home Services, also known as Home Matters USA, mortgage relief scheme, which falsely promised to reduce
FTC Gives Final Approval to Order Against Illuminate Settling Allegations It Failed to Secure Students’ Personal Data
Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission finalized a modified order requiring Illuminate Education Inc. to implement a data security program, limit collection and retention of
‘Architect’ of Law Firm DEI Programs Dissolves
Diversity Lab LLC, a for-profit diversity, equity and inclusion consultancy, has permanently ceased operations following a Federal Trade Commission investigation. The company informed the FTC that
FTC Issues Report to Congress on Adoption Practices
The Federal Trade Commissionissued a report to Congressdetailing the agency’s efforts to protect consumers interested in private adoption. View Press Release
FTC Sues to Stop Deceptive Mortgage Assistance Relief Operation that Targets Homeowners
At the Federal Trade Commission’s request, a U.S. district court in California hastemporarily haltedan allegedly deceptive mortgage assistance relief operation that claims it can provide mortgage
FTC Seeks Comment on X Corp. Petition to Set Aside or Modify FTC Order Concerning Twitter
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on a petition from X Corp., formerly known as Twitter, to set aside or modify its2022 settlemen View Press Release
FTC Sues to Stop Amare Global Holdings from Misrepresenting the Health Benefits of Its Dietary Supplements for Children and Adults
The Federal Trade Commission today sued multilevel marketer Amare Global Holdings Inc. View Press Release
FTC, Nevada Will Require Tax-Relief Scammers to Pay Cash and Turn Over Assets Worth Nearly $10 Million to Settle Charges They Misled Consumers about Tax-Relief Services
The operators of a tax debt relief scheme will surrender over $8 million in cash and turn over additional assets to settle the Federal Trade Commission and State of Nevada’s charges that the
FTC Requires Divestiture of Ambulatory Surgery Centers to Protect Patients from Anticompetitive Effects of Ascension Health-AmSurg Deal
The Federal Trade Commission took action to protect American patients from higher outpatient surgery costs by requiring national nonprofit health system Ascension Health Alliance to divest several
FTC Takes Action to Protect Consumers from Anticompetitive Effects of Micromarket Kiosks Deal
Today, the Federal Trade Commission took action to protect Americans from rising food prices by requiring 365 Retail Markets LLC—the nation’s largest provider of micromarket kiosks—to divest a
FTC to Host Workshop on “Litigate the Fix” Merger Remedy Proposals
The FTC will host a workshop titled “Eleventh-Hour Antitrust Remedy Proposals and Litigating the Fix.” It will discuss the rise in litigate-the-fix cases and how federal enforcers and the courts
FTC Urges Tennessee Supreme Court to Oppose the ABA’s Law School Accreditation Monopoly
Federal Trade Commission staff urged the Tennessee Supreme Court yesterday to open law school accreditation to competition by reducing its reliance on the American Bar Association in determining
FTC Takes Action Against High-Level MLM Participants who Deceived Workers About the Amount of Money They Can Earn
The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against high-level participants in a multilevel marketing company over allegations they used false or baseless earning claims to recruit workers, most of
New FTC Data Show People Have Lost Billions to Social Media Scams
New data from the Federal Trade Commission show that, in 2025, nearly 30% of people who reported losing money to a scam said that it started on social media,with reported losses reaching a staggering
FTC Charts Path to Restore Competition in Texas Anesthesia Markets in USAP Litigation
The Federal Trade Commission has reached an agreement in principle with U.S. Anesthesia Partners Inc. to settle the litigation and restore competition for anesthesia services in Texas.
FTC Sues to Stop Deceptive Health Care Scheme
At the Federal Trade Commission’s request, a U.S.View Press Release
Court Orders Operator of Timeshare Exit Scheme to Pay $140 Million Related to FTC Allegations the Scheme Took Millions from Consumers
Following an investigation by the Federal Trade Commission, a federal court has ordered one of the key operators of a timeshare exit operation to pay $140 million and has permanently banned him from
FTC and DOJ Extend Deadline for Public Comment on Guidance on Business Collaborations
The Federal Trade Commission and the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division hereby extend the period for receiving public comments on theirinquiry for consideration of guidance on collaborations
FTC Stops Operation that Allegedly Targeted People Seeking Student Loan Debt Relief
The Federal Trade Commission has obtained atemporary restraining orderagainst an alleged student loan debt relief scheme and its operators over allegations they pretended to be affiliated with the
FTC Takes Action Against Noncompete Agreements, Securing Protections for Workers
The Federal Trade Commission today ordered Rollins, Inc.—one of the largest pest-control companies in the United States—to stop enforcing noncompete agreements against more than 18,000 employees
FTC Testifies Before Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee
The Federal Trade Commission testified before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation today to highlight the agency’s accomplishments in the last year and a half and its ongoing
FTC Takes Action to Restore Competition in the Digital Advertising Ecosystem
The Federal Trade Commission, along with a coalition of states, took decisive action today to stop collusion between the nation’s largest advertising agencies that distorted America’s modern public
FTC Seeks Public Comment on Unfair and Deceptive Fee Practices in Online Food and Grocery Delivery Services
The Federal Trade Commission today announced it is seeking public comment on whether a rule is needed to address unfair or deceptive fee practices in connection with the services provided by online
FTC Order to Prohibit Forever Living and its Operators from Deceiving Consumers about Potential Earnings
Operators of multilevel marketing company Forever Living will be permanently prohibited from making deceptive earnings claims to resolve Federal Trade Commission allegations that the company deceived
FTC Announces “Made in the USA” Sweep, Including Three Law Enforcement Actions to Protect American Consumers and Businesses
Today, the Federal Trade Commission announced law enforcement actions involving three companies that deceived American consumers by falsely claiming, in advertising and labeling, that their products
Publishing.com to Pay $1.5 Million for Misleading Consumers about How Much Income They Could Earn Using the Company’s Products and Services
Publishing.com LLC and its two principals will pay $1.5 million and be required to substantiate earnings claims in the future to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that the company and its
FTC Takes Action Against TruHeight for Deceptive and Unsubstantiated Advertising of Supposed Height-Enhancing Supplements for Kids and Teens
Nevada-based Vanilla Chip LLC, which does business as TruHeight, and its two principals, Eden Stelmach and Justin Rapoport, have agreed to settle the Federal Trade Commission’s charges that they
FTC Issues Order Approving 2026 Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority Budget
The Federal Trade Commissionissued an orderapproving the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s 2026 budget.
FTC Takes Action Against High-Level MLM Participant who Deceived Workers About the Amount of Money They Can Earn
The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against a high-level participant in a multilevel marketing company over allegations she used false or baseless earning claims to recruit workers, most of
FTC Submits Draft ANPRM Related to Online Food Delivery Service Fees to OMB for Review
The Federal Trade Commission announced today that it has submitted an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking related to online food delivery service fees for review by the Office of Information and
StubHub Refunding $10 Million in Fees to Consumers After Deceptive Ticket Pricing
StubHub, the nation’s largest ticket exchange and resale ticket provider, will pay $10 million to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that the company violated the FTC Act and the agency’s Rule
FTC Submits Annual Budget Request to Congress
The Federal Trade Commission submitted to Congress itsFiscal Year 2027 budget request, in support of the President’s FY 2027 budget for the federal government.
FTC Publishes New Strategic Plan
The Federal Trade Commission has published itsFY 2026-2030 Strategic Plan, which will guide the agency over the next five years.
FTC, Maryland Attorney General Secure Full Refunds and Additional Penalties Against Lindsay Auto Group for Deceptive Pricing Practices and Unwanted Add-ons
The Federal Trade Commission and Maryland Attorney General today announced Lindsay Automotive Group and its executives will return money to resolve allegations that they deceived consumers for years
FTC Staff Warn Tennessee Legislature of Risks to Patients if Ballad Health COPA Expires and Support Proposed Repeal of Certificate of Need Requirements
Federal Trade Commission staff warned Tennessee legislators of the potential harm to patients if it passes proposed legislation that would terminate aCertificate of Public Advantage that providesView
FTC Seeks Public Comment on Petition to Modify Northrop Grumman Final Order
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment ona petitionfiled by Northrop Grumman Corporation requesting that the Commission reopen and set aside a finaView Press Release
FTC Stops Proposed Merger of Leading Cataract-Surgery Device Makers
In response to the announcement that Alcon, Inc. and Alcon Research, LLC has abandoned its efforts to purchase LENSAR, Inc., Federal Trade Commission Bureau of Competition Director Daniel Guarnera
FTC Sends More Than $10.9 Million to Consumers Harmed by Credit Repair Pyramid Scheme
The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $10.9 million to consumers harmed by a credit repair operation known by multiple names including Financial Education Services, United Wealth
FTC Secures Settlement Against Xponential Fitness for Franchise Rule Violations
The Federal Trade Commission hassecured a settlement against ponential Fitnessfor Franchise Rule violations and related deceptive practices, including $17 million that will be returned to
FTC Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson Launches Healthcare Task Force
Today, Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson directed FTC staff to form a Healthcare Task Force that will engage in a coordinated, integrated approach to healthcare enforcement and
Air AI and its Owners will be Banned from Marketing Business Opportunities to Settle FTC Charges the Company Misled Many Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses
Air AI will be banned from marketing business opportunities as part of a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission over charges the company misled many entrepreneurs and small businesses with
FTC Testifies before the Joint Economic Committee on Agency’s Efforts to Combat Fraud
The Federal Trade Commission testified today before the Joint Economic Committee about the agency’s ongoing work to combat fraud and protect consumers from scammers and other bad actors.
Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice Seek Public Comment on the Premerger Notification and Report Form
Today, the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division launched a joint public inquiry regarding the effectiveness of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements