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FTC antitrust case against Meta can move to trial, court rules
A federal judge ruled Wednesday that a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit accusing Facebook owner Meta of holding an illegal monopoly over social media can proceed to trial, handing the agency a victory after previous setbacks in making its case in court.
Meta must face FTC trial that could separate Instagram and WhatsApp
In a statement to The Verge, Meta spokesperson Christopher Sgro said the company is “confident” the trial will show its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp were “good”
Meta must face trial in FTC antitrust lawsuit, judge rules
A federal judge ruled Wednesday that Meta must face trial in an antitrust case brought by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over the social media giant’s acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg in a one-page order ...
Meta ordered to face FTC’s antitrust lawsuit over Instagram, WhatsApp acquisitions
A judge largely denied Meta’s motion to end the case filed against Facebook in 2020 alleging that the company acted illegally to maintain its social network monopoly.
Meta will have to defend itself from antitrust claims after all
The Federal Trade Commission will get a chance to argue its case for Meta’s breakup in court. On Wednesday, US District Judge James Boasberg allowed the FTC’s lawsuit against the social media giant to move forward (PDF link).
Meta Will Get Its Unwanted Day in Antitrust Court
A federal judge ruled on Wednesday that an FTC complaint alleging that Facebook's acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp were anticompetitive should proceed to a jury trial.
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Lina Khan’s FTC went after Big Tech. Trump could dial that back.
WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 15: Lina Khan, Chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), testifies before the House ...
The long road to replacing Lina Khan at the FTC
A change of leadership at the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, a central part of the Biden administration's pro-consumer agenda ...
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Meta Wins Limits to FTC Instagram, WhatsApp Antitrust Suit
Meta Platforms Inc. will face a scaled-back antitrust trial over its alleged dominance of social networking after a federal ...
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FTC Amends Pre-Merger Notification Rules Affecting Use of Restrictive Covenants
As we previously reported, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced that it is amending and reorganizing the document requirements ...
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H&R Block settles US FTC charges over 'free' filing claims, customer downgrades
Nov 12 (Reuters) - H&R Block (HRB.N), opens new tab agreed to pay $7 million to settle multiple U.S. Federal Trade ...
Meta Pushes Back Against FTC Effort to Toughen Privacy Order
Meta Platforms Inc. rebuffed the Federal Trade Commission’s plans to modify a 2020 privacy settlement with the company, ...
The FTC comes after neobank Dave for misleading marketing, hidden fees
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on Tuesday that it will be taking action against the online cash app and neobank ...
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FTC Halts Debt Collector Over Alleged $7.6 Million Scheme
Late last month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed suit against Global Circulation, Inc. (GCI) and its owner for engaging in deceptive ...
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Federal Trade Commission gives tips on how to spot scams targeting veterans
In recognition of Veterans Day, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is sharing how family and friends can spot and avoid scams ...