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FTC, Meta and WhatsApp

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.

The Verge · 16h

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”

Bloomberg on MSN · 14h

Meta Must Face Trial After Judge Pares Some FTC Claims

Meta Platforms Inc. will face a scaled-back antitrust trial over its alleged dominance of social networking after a federal judge threw out some allegations by the US Federal Trade Commission.

Lina Khan’s FTC went

Yahoo · 19h

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 Appropriations Subcommittee at the Rayburn House Office Building on May 15, 2024 in Washington, DC. Khan testified on the fiscal year 2025 budget ...

Reuters · 1d

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 and a lightning rod for corporate criticism, will likely take months under the Trump administration.

UPI · 17h

FTC Chair Lina Khan Testifies on Capitol Hill

Chair Federal Trade Commission Lina Khan shakes hands with U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-FL during a break before the House Judiciary Committee in a hearing on "Oversight of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Capitol Hill in Washington,

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Ask Asa: New FTC 'Click to Cancel' Rule Faces Pushback

The Federal Trade Commission wants to simplify the process for canceling recurring charges. But there are already ...

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Capri and Tapestry End Merger Plan After FTC Wins Blocking Order

Capri Holdings Ltd and Tapestry Inc. have ended an $8.5 billion plan to merge after a US court order freezing the deal due to ...

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Less, but Still More: FTC Premerger Notification Final Rule

In connection with certain mergers and acquisitions, the FTC and the Antitrust Division of the US Department of Justice ...

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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 ...

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FTC Sends $536,000 in Refunds Over Sobrenix Claims

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is disbursing more than $536,000 in refunds to 56,686 consumers who purchased Sobrenix, a ...

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What Does the Election Mean for the FTC?

Historically, changes in administrations did not lead to major changes at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). There were some adjustments around the edges, but the agency mostly operated on a ...

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