Federal Trade Commission – Page 17

For Amazon’s Andy Jassy, a Cleanup Job Just Got a Lot Bigger

The F.T.C. accused the internet giant of protecting an online retail monopoly and forcing higher prices onto consumers.

By Karen Weise

Antitrust Laws and Competition Issues Computers and the Internet Corporations E-Commerce Federal Trade Commission Khan, Lina Regulation and Deregulation of Industry United States Politics and Government

U.S. Accuses Amazon of Illegally Protecting Monopoly in Online Retail

The Federal Trade Commission and 17 states filed a lawsuit against Amazon for “illegal conduct” in its online store and services to merchants, which stifled competition.

By David McCabe

Banking and Financial Institutions Computer Security Computers and the Internet Consumer Protection Craigslist Cyberattacks and Hackers Federal Trade Commission Frauds and Swindling Gift Cards and Certificates PayPal Phishing (Computer Fraud) Venmo

You’ve Got (Scam) Mail

Is everyone being swindled all the time and just not talking about it?

By Julia Rothman and Shaina Feinberg

Antitrust Laws and Competition Issues Federal Trade Commission Health Insurance and Managed Care Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Private Equity Suits and Litigation (Civil) US Anesthesia Partners Inc

FTC Sues Anesthesia Group Backed by Private Equity, Claiming Antitrust

The federal agency claims the company’s practices amount to antitrust activity, a new salvo in the government’s scrutiny of health care consolidation that has led to higher prices.

By Reed Abelson and Margot Sanger-Katz

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