A US Judge Blocks the FTC’s Noncompete Ban
In a significant setback for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), US District Judge Ada Brown ruled that the agency does not have the authority to enforce a rule banning noncompete agreements.
FTC Votes to Outlaw Noncompete Agreements Restricting Worker Mobility
On Tuesday, the Federal Trade Commission voted 3-2 in favour of prohibiting noncompete agreements nationwide, which employers often use to restrict their employees from accepting positions with competing firms within the same industry sector.
Meta pushes back against US FTC’s 2022 privacy settlement amendment
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission attempted to renegotiate a 2020 privacy settlement, but Meta Platforms rejected the request, stating that it had voluntarily reported to the government two technical issues with its Messenger Kids programme.
FTC takes on Artificial Intelligence Investments from Big Tech
Major technology players such as Microsoft, Amazon, and Google are actively engaging in strategic investments in innovative startups like OpenAI and Anthropic to gain a competitive advantage in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence.
The FDA and the FTC have issued warning letters about ‘copycat’ products of renowned food brands
The FDA and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have joined forces to send warning letters to six companies currently marketing edible products containing Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in packaging that is almost identical to many snacks and candy children eat.
US antitrust regulators are considering a huge antitrust action against Amazon
According to reports, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) intends to sue Amazon.com's core marketplace site for rewarding sellers on the internet that utilise its logistical services while penalising those that find other solutions.