MyChesCo on MSN

FTC flexes its muscle with sweeping actions across sports, health, data

In a burst of enforcement and policy activity spanning college sports, healthcare, consumer data, and corporate mergers, the ...
JD Supra

This Is SPARTA: The FTC’s Formal Inquiry and a Sea Change in Federal Oversight of College Sports Agents

After decades of minimal federal activity, the Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act (SPARTA) is drawing renewed ...
Woman's World on MSN

FTC scammers are stealing thousands—don't fall for this trick

It can be terrifying to learn your data or finances are at risk. Naturally, if a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) agent offers ...
Space Coast Daily

Federal Trade Commission’s Identity Theft Awareness Week Aims to Thrwart Identity Pirates

If you’re taking stock of your finances and preparing for 2026, make protecting yourself against identity theft part of your 2026 planning.
Montgomery Advertiser

Alabama Fortnite gamers could be eligible for FTC refunds. Here's the deadline

Epic Games is refunding Fortnite players due to deceptive billing practices between 2017 and 2022. The FTC is overseeing the distribution of approximately $126 million in refunds to affected players.
MassLive

FTC stops important services amid government shut down: Why it matters

Citizens will no longer be served while reporting fraud, identity theft, international business complains, order educational materials offered through Bulkorder.ftc.gov or register on the national do ...
WGAL on MSN

FTC warns consumers about fake business reviews | How to spot them

The FTC advises consumers to look at a variety of sources and check whether a website or its reviews are independent or sponsored.

FTC Release: FTC Announces 2026 Jurisdictional Threshold Updates for Interlocking Directorates

The Federal Trade Commission has approved revised jurisdictional thresholds for Section 8 of the Clayton Act, which prohibits interlocking directorates. For 2026, thresholds under Section 8 of the Act ...
JD Supra

Litigating the Fix in Merger Cases: Some Lessons and Continuing Questions Following FTC v. GTCR

On November 10, Judge Jeffrey Cummings of the Northern District of Illinois denied the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) request for a preliminary injunction to prohibit the closing of GTCR’s ...
ConsumerAffairs

FTC, states secure settlement in fundraising fraud case

The FTC and multiple states have secured a settlement with Kars-R-Us.com, Inc. over alleged deceptive charity fundraising practices. The company and its operators allegedly misled donors into ...

FTC Release: FTC to Host Workshop on Consumer Injuries and Benefits in the Data-Driven Economy

The Federal Trade Commission will host a workshop on February 26, 2026, to examine how the agency can better understand and measure consumer injuries and benefits that may result from the collection, ...
WFTV

FTC issues $126M in Fortnite refunds, new claim deadline set

ORLANDO, Fla. — The FTC is issuing more than $126 million in refunds to Fortnite players who faced charges for unwanted purchases. The new deadline for submitting claims is July 9, 2025. The refunds ...