⚖️FTC Grants Early Termination for Merger Waiting Periods
The Federal Trade Commission announces the granting of early termination requests for waiting periods under the premerger notification rules, as specified in the Clayton Act. This allows businesses involved in specific mergers or acquisitions to proceed without delay, indicating regulatory clearance for the listed transactions. The document provides details on the transactions and agency contacts for further inquiries.
Learn More📝FTC Invites Comments on Consumer Data Collection for Business Practices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information through voluntary surveys for studies conducted by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (the PRA), Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on a generic clearance for the FTC to conduct voluntary surveys/experiments for social and behavioral research that support FTC's consumer protection and competition missions.
Learn More⚖️FTC Consent Order Proposed for Workado Over AI Claims
The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of Federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices. The attached Analysis of Proposed Consent Order to Aid Public Comment describes both the allegations in the complaint and the terms of the consent order--embodied in the consent agreement--that would settle these allegations.
Learn More📝FTC Seeks Comments on Consumer Reporting Agency Information Collection
The FTC requests that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) extend for three years the current Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) clearance for information collection requirements contained in the agency's shared enforcement with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) of the CFPB's rule on Duties of Consumer Reporting Agencies Regarding Disclosures to Consumers (Rule). That clearance expires on April 30, 2025.
Learn More🛒FTC Seeks Comments on Extension of MITOR Compliance Requirements
The Federal Trade Commission ("FTC" or "Commission") is seeking public comments on its proposal to extend for an additional three years the current Paperwork Reduction Act ("PRA") clearance for information collection requirements contained in the Mail, internet, or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule ("MITOR" or "Rule"). That clearance expires on August 31, 2025.
Learn More⛽FTC Proposes Extension for Alternative Fuels Labeling Regulation
The Federal Trade Commission ("FTC" or "Commission") requests that the Office of Management and Budget ("OMB") extend for an additional three years the current Paperwork Reduction Act ("PRA") clearance for the information collection requirements in the Alternative Fuels Rule ("Rule"). That clearance expires on April 30, 2025.
Learn More⚖️Chevron and Hess Petition FTC to Reopen Antitrust Order
Chevron Corporation and Hess Corporation (collectively, the "Respondents"), have asked the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC" or "Commission") to reopen and set aside the Commission's Decision and Order entered on January 17, 2025, concerning Chevron's acquisition of Hess. Publication of Respondents' petition is not intended to affect its legal status or its final disposition.
Learn More⚖️FTC Petition by Scott Sheffield on Exxon Mobil Acquisition Order
Scott Sheffield, formerly of Pioneer Natural Resources Company ("Pioneer"), has asked the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC" or "Commission") to reopen and set aside the Commission's Decision and Order entered on January 16, 2025, concerning Exxon Mobil Corporation's acquisition of Pioneer. Publication of Mr. Sheffield's petition is not intended to affect its legal status or its final disposition.
Learn More🎟️Executive Order to Combat Unfair Practices in Live Entertainment
The Executive Order focuses on combating unfair practices in the live entertainment market, targeting ticket scalping and excessive fees imposed by middlemen. It outlines directives for the enforcement of competition laws by the FTC and aims to enhance price transparency to protect consumers and support artists in accessing their markets fairly.
Learn More📄FTC Notice on COPPA Rule Compliance Requirements and Costs
The Federal Trade Commission ("FTC" or "Commission") requests that the Office of Management and Budget ("OMB") extend for an additional three years the current Paperwork Reduction Act ("PRA") clearance for information collection requirements contained in the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule ("COPPA Rule" or "Rule"). That clearance expires on April 30, 2025.
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