FTC Sends Refunds to Consumers Who Bought Pyrex Glass Manufacturer’s Products Falsely Advertised as Made in USA
The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $88,000 in refunds to consumers who bought Chinese-made measuring cups marketed as “Made in USA” by Instant Brands, the maker of Pyrex-brand…
FTC Sends More Than $2.8 Million in Refunds to Consumer Deceived by Supposed “Free Trial” Offers for Personal Care Products and Supplements
The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $2.8 million in refunds to consumers who were charged for purported “free trial” offers for personal care products and supplements. According to…
FTC Order Bans Hess CEO from Chevron Board in Chevron-Hess Deal
The Federal Trade Commission is taking action to resolve antitrust concerns related to Chevron Corporation’s acquisition of rival oil producer Hess Corporation by approving a proposed consent order that would…
FTC Order Bans Hess CEO from Chevron Board in Chevron-Hess Deal
The Federal Trade Commission is taking action to resolve antitrust concerns related to Chevron Corporation’s acquisition of rival oil producer Hess Corporation by approving a proposed consent order that would…
ACADEMY REVEALS 2024 STUDENT ACADEMY AWARD® WINNERS
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT FILM AWARDS CEREMONY TO BE HELD IN LONDON ALL WINNING FILMS NOW ELIGIBLE FOR 97TH OSCARS® LOS ANGELES, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences…
Electric Vehicle Fires – A Red Herring
Despite the occasional headline about electric vehicle (EV) fires, data consistently shows that EVs are significantly less likely to catch fire than gasoline-powered cars. Several studies from around the world…
Targeting of Covert Financial Cooperation between Russia and the DPRK
The United States today designated five entities and one individual involved in illicit payment mechanisms between Russia and the DPRK. This action exposes and disrupts networks that facilitate the funding…
Statement on Memorandum of Understanding Related to Antitrust Review of Labor Issues in Merger Investigations
The Federal Trade Commission has notified the other parties that it will withdraw from a Memorandum of Understanding with federal labor agencies related to merger investigations. The agency will continue…
FTC Announces Virtual Workshop on the Attention Economy: Monopolizing Kids’ Time Online
The Federal Trade Commission will hold a virtual workshop on February 25, 2025, to examine the use of design features on digital platforms aimed at keeping kids, including teens, online…
FTC Announces the Addition of Three Consumer Protection Agencies to an International Agreement Aimed at Enhancing Cooperation in Cross-Border Enforcement Matters
The Federal Trade Commission announced today that the consumer protection agencies of Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, and Panama have joined an existing agreement that the FTC reached in 2023…