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FTC Faces Lawsuit Over Its Noncompete Clauses Ban! Can US Chamber of Commerce Stop It?

[UPDATE] FTC Faces Lawsuit Over Its Noncompete Clauses Ban! Can the US Chamber of Commerce Stop It?

The FTC is now facing a lawsuit from the US Chamber of Commerce. Will this prevent FTC's noncompete clauses ban?

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US Chamber of Commerce Vows to Sue FTC's Noncompete Agreement Ban; Calls Rule 'Unlawful Power Grab'

The US Chamber of Commerce criticized the FTC's decision to ban employer noncompete agreements, calling it unlawful and harmful to American businesses.

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FTC Votes in Favor of Ban Against Noncompete Agreements That Prevent Employees From Working for Competitors

FTC Votes in Favor of Ban Against Noncompete Agreements That Prevent Employees From Working for Competitors

The FTC has voted in favor of a nationwide ban against noncompete agreements.

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FTC Sues to Block $8.5 Billion Merger of Coach and Michael Kors Handbag Makers

FTC Sues to Block $8.5 Billion Merger of Coach and Michael Kors Handbag Makers

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken legal action to block Tapestry's $8.5 billion acquisition of Capri Holdings Limited, the parent company of Michael Kors.

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FTC Sues to Block Tapestry's $8.5 Billion Takeover of Capri Holdings in Massive Luxury Fashion Merge

FTC Sues to Block Tapestry's $8.5 Billion Takeover of Capri Holdings in Massive Luxury Fashion Merge

The Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit on Monday to halt Tapestry Inc.'s $8.5 billion acquisition of Capri Holdings, which would unite the Coach, Kate Spade, and Michael Kors brands.

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TikTok Now Targeted by FTC Over Data and Security Practices

TikTok Now Targeted by FTC Over Data and Security Practices

TikTok is facing another setback after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reportedly launched a probe into the social media platform's data and security practices.

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FTC Launches Probe Into Reddit's AI Data-Licensing Practices Ahead of IPO

FTC Launches Probe Into Reddit's AI Data-Licensing Practices Ahead of IPO

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated a probe into Reddit's data-licensing practices related to the training of artificial intelligence (AI) systems.

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US Regulatory Agency Moves to Block $25 Billion Kroger-Albertsons Supermarket Merger

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sued Kroger and Albertsons to stop their $25 billion merger.

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FTC to Investigate AI Deals of Tech Giants Microsoft, Amazon, and Google

FTC to Investigate AI Deals of Tech Giants Microsoft, Amazon, and Google

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated an inquiry into the substantial investments made by tech giants Microsoft, Amazon, and Google in AI startups like OpenAI and Anthropic.

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FTC Charges Makers of Lumosity App $2M for Deceiving Users

Lumos Labs has been charged a fine of $2 million by the FTC for their misleading claims on the benefits of using their app, Lumosity. The company claimed that the app could decrease or slow down serious mental conditions by frequently using the app.

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Coke and Pepsi can still use 'diet' on labels and ads

The FTC allowed the Coca-Cola Company and PepsiCo Inc. to retain the word 'diet' on their ads and labels while the FDA said it will still review the plea.

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FTC says regrets release of documents on Google probe

Three U.S. Federal Trade Commission members said on Wednesday they regretted the inadvertent release of part of an agency report about its probe of Google Inc (GOOGL.O) as the company continues to face antitrust scrutiny from European authorities.

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20 states join U.S. antitrust probe of Family Dollar merger

Some 20 state attorneys general have joined the federal antitrust investigation of competing bids by Dollar General Corp (DG.N) and Dollar Tree Inc (DLTR.O) to buy Family Dollar Stores Inc (FDO.N), a development that potentially complicates the companies' efforts to win U.S. approval for a deal.

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FTC and California say Facebook gave wrong interpretation on online teen privacy

The Federal Trade Commission and California Attorney General Kamala Harris said Facebook had the wrong interpretation of how COPPA applies to teenagers, the Los Angeles Times reported.

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GE Electric Co gets the green light from FTC for the Avio SpA deal

The US FTC announced that they are giving the green light for GE Electric Co's acquisition of Avio SpA's aviation business.

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