Category: Federal Trade Commission

F.T.C. Orders Gene-Sequencing Company Illumina to Divest Acquisition

The move by the commission is seen as a test of regulators’ efforts to prevent big companies from buying small innovators.
Broadcast News Is at Center of Fight Over Noncompete Clauses

Job-switching barriers are routine at TV stations, even for workers not on the air. A proposed federal rule would curb the practice across all fields.
Elon Musk Tried to Meet With F.T.C. Chair About Twitter, but Was Rebuffed

Mr. Musk requested a meeting with Lina Khan, the chair of the F.T.C., which has been investigating Twitter’s privacy and data practices.
Finding a Buyer for TikTok May Not Be So Easy

The Biden administration is pushing TikTok’s Chinese owners to sell the app or face a possible ban. But there are many complications to finding a suitor.
F.T.C. Intensifies Investigation of Twitter’s Privacy Practices

The commission is seeking an interview with Elon Musk, who has made major cuts at the company since acquiring it last year.
As A.I. Booms, Lawmakers Struggle to Understand the Technology

Tech innovations are again racing ahead of Washington’s ability to regulate them, lawmakers and A.I. experts said.
A Big Breakup at the Federal Trade Commission

A second Republican commissioner has resigned as the agency gears up for a big showdown on noncompete agreements and the Microsoft-Activision merger.
Few Americans Understand Online Privacy and Tracking, Report Says

Many consumers want control over their personal details. But few understand how online tracking works, says a new report from the University of Pennsylvania.
Americans Flunked This Test on Online Privacy

Many consumers want control over their personal details. But few understand how online tracking works, says a new report from the University of Pennsylvania.
Judge Said to Allow Meta’s Deal for Virtual Reality Start-Up to Move Forward

The ruling, which is under seal, is a defeat for the Federal Trade Commission, which tried to block Meta’s deal with a rarely used antitrust argument.
GoodRx Leaked User Health Data to Facebook and Google, F.T.C. Says

The popular drug discount app deceptively shared details on users’ illnesses and medicines with ad firms, regulators said in a legal complaint.
Why Bed Bath & Beyond Is Weighing Bankruptcy

Dreary holiday season sales failed to help solve the struggling retailer’s financial woes, leaving the company with few options.