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FTC Finalizes Order Requiring Marriott to Improve Data Security
FTC Finalizes Order Requiring Marriott to Improve Data Security
December 20, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized an order requiring Marriott International and its subsidiary Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide to implement a comprehensive information security program....

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FTC to Settle Complaint Against Rytr for Enabling AI-Generated Reviews
FTC to Settle Complaint Against Rytr for Enabling AI-Generated Reviews
December 18, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

The Federal Trade Commission approved a final order settling its complaint against Rytr for selling an artificial intelligence “Testimonial & Review” service. The regulator alleged...

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Grubhub to Settle Charges of Consumer Protection and Competition Violations
Grubhub to Settle Charges of Consumer Protection and Competition Violations
December 17, 2024  |  Regulation

Grubhub will pay $25 million and make several changes to its operations to settle charges that it violated consumer protection and competition laws. The proposed...

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FTC Finalizes ‘Bait and Switch’ Rule for Event Ticketing and Lodging Sectors
FTC Finalizes ‘Bait and Switch’ Rule for Event Ticketing and Lodging Sectors
December 17, 2024  |  Regulation

The FTC has unveiled a rule blocking “bait-and-switch” pricing for hotels and concert tickets. Such tactics, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Tuesday (Dec. 17) are used...

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FTC Warns of ‘Massive Jump’ in Online Job Scams
FTC Warns of ‘Massive Jump’ in Online Job Scams
December 12, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning consumers about a “massive jump” in a form of online job scams called “task scams.” The FTC received 20,000...

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Report: Google Asks FTC to End Microsoft-OpenAI Cloud Deal
Report: Google Asks FTC to End Microsoft-OpenAI Cloud Deal
December 11, 2024  |  Regulation

Google reportedly asked the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to end Microsoft’s exclusive agreement to host OpenAI’s technology on its cloud servers. The company did so...

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FTC Begins Sending Refunds to Victims of Debt Collection Scheme
FTC Begins Sending Refunds to Victims of Debt Collection Scheme
December 10, 2024  |  Legal

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is sending over $540,000 in refunds to consumers harmed by a debt collection scheme. The refunds follow the FTC’s filing of...

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Judge Blocks Kroger’s $24.6 Billion Albertsons Deal Over Competition Concerns
Judge Blocks Kroger’s $24.6 Billion Albertsons Deal Over Competition Concerns
December 10, 2024  |  Retail

A federal judge has blocked Kroger’s $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons on Tuesday (Dec. 10), citing concerns that the deal would reduce competition in the...

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FTC Gets Court Order to Shutter Superior Servicing in Student Debt Relief Case
FTC Gets Court Order to Shutter Superior Servicing in Student Debt Relief Case
December 09, 2024  |  Legal

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Monday (Dec. 9) that at its request, a federal court halted and froze the assets of the operators of...

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