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Harley-Davidson's Warranty Policies are Predatory Says Owners' Lawsuit

While my law experience is attempting to get out of a few—read many—speeding tickets over the years, there's always been something about contract law that irks me. And that's how aftermarket parts can void warranties. I understand that if you throw on a turbocharger or add nitrous to a UTV, hence…

Fake job tasks are costing victims millions, FTC warns

Fake job tasks are costing victims millions, FTC warns

FTC warns job seekers are being scammed out of millions in a new task scam.

Fortnite Refund Policy: How Epic Games Will Pay Users in £56.48M Record Refund Case

Fortnite Refund Policy: How Epic Games Will Pay Users in £56.48M Record Refund Case

Epic Games will pay $245M for misleading billing practices, which violated the Fortnite return policy. The FTC will distribute refunds to millions of players.

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Under Trump, the "Khan approach" is dead

Trump's nominees in the FTC and DOJ's antitrust division will test the "Khanservative's" commitment to antitrust

Mark Meador's Nomination to the Federal Trade Commission Is Bad News for Consumers

Meador’s nomination is a win for antitrust activism and a blow to economic freedom.

Whiskey and tequila prices drop for the holidays despite 2024 alcohol inflation

Beer served in bars is nearly 4% more expensive than last year

The Independent UK

The Trump administration could reverse progress on AI regulation

Trump’s pick for the US FTC chair is expected to push back against regulating AI, undermining efforts so far.

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Kroger-Albertsons Merger Halted by the Federal Trade Commission

The Federal Trade Commission's antitrust action does not benefit grocery shoppers.

Google wants government agency to kill AI competitor's deal

Google wants government agency to kill AI competitor's deal

One of Silicon Valley's leaders may be losing a key edge

ExxonMobil unveils plans for energy giant's future

ExxonMobil unveils plans for energy giant's future

This is what could happen next to ExxonMobil shares.

What’s next for Albertsons after calling off its $25B grocery merger with Kroger: More lawsuits

What’s next for Albertsons after calling off its $25B grocery merger with Kroger: More lawsuits

Albertsons announced on Dec. 11, 2024, that it had called off an attempted merger with Kroger and would sue Kroger for breach of contract. The US$25 billion deal, first announced in 2022, would have combined Cincinnati-based Kroger, already the largest traditional U.S. supermarket chain, with Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons, which is…

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Trump FTC Pick Good News For Big Tech, Says Analyst. 'We Expect The Strong To Get Stronger.'

Trump FTC Pick Good News For Big Tech, Says Analyst. 'We Expect The Strong To Get Stronger.'

Wedbush analysts are bullish that Trump's pick for FTC chair will boost dealmaking for technology companies.

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Mike Lee's App Store Accountability Act Would Make Google and Apple Check IDs

Lee says this is about "sexual and violent content." It goes far beyond that.

Fortnite players could be owed $114. Here's how to claim it.

Fortnite players could be owed $114. Here's how to claim it.

Epic Games agrees to $245 million settlement.

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Google wants the FTC to stop exclusive Microsoft cloud deal with OpenAI

Microsoft is OpenAI’s exclusive cloud provider, but Google says this could be costly and damaging to customers.

International Business Times UK

Here's Why The Kroeger Albertsons Merger Was Blocked And What It Means For Consumers

A federal judge blocked Kroger's £19.58B merger with Albertsons. The judge ruled the deal would harm consumers by reducing competition.

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Google asks US government to shatter Microsoft's exclusive cloud deal with OpenAI, claiming consumers may incur extra charges buying the ChatGPT maker's tech through Microsoft

Google recently requested the US Federal Trade Commission to break Microsoft's exclusive deal to host OpenAI's technology on its cloud servers. The company claims consumers may incur additional charges when buying OpenAI products through Microsoft servers.

International Business Times

Fortnite Refunds: Who Is Eligible And Can You Still Make A Claim?

The FTC will make the first refunds totaling $72 million for Fortnite players and customers who were "duped" into making unwanted in-game purchases – find out if you're eligible to make a claim.

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International Business Times

US Courts Block Kroger's $25 Bn Supermarket Mega-merger

Two US courts ruled against supermarket giant Kroger's planned $24.6 billion acquisition of rival chain Albertsons on Tuesday, dealing an existential threat to the merger in a win for the Federal Trade Commission, which had argued the deal would harm consumers.

President-Elect Trump Selects Andrew Ferguson As FTC Chair

President-elect Trump announces Andrew Ferguson as FTC chair and Mark Meador as commissioner. Speculation on tech antitrust cases.

The Independent UK

Federal judge blocks grocery megamerger between Kroger and Albertsons over monopoly concerns

A federal judge has temporarily halted a proposed merger between supermarket giants Kroger and Albertsons, an action that could scuttle the deal

The Independent UK

Fortnite is paying out millions to gamers over ‘unlawful billing practices’ — here’s how to claim your payment

Gamers located in the U.S. will have until January 10, 2025 to file a claim

FTC Begins Issuing Refunds For Fortnite Purchases

Epic Games settles for 0 million over deceptive practices in Fortnite, issuing refunds to affected consumers. FTC confirms refund checks for victims of ...

US Federal Trade Commission sends out the first wave of $72 million in refunds to Fortnite players that Epic used 'dark patterns to trick'

The average payout is $114.

The Independent UK

Fortnite players 'tricked' into unwanted purchases are starting to get refunds. Here's how to apply

U.S. consumers who were tricked into purchases they didn’t want from Fortnite maker Epic Games are now starting to receive refund checks, the Federal Trade Commission said this week

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