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Family Dollar to pay $63m to settle overcharging allegations
Family Dollar agrees to pay $63 million to settle multistate allegations that it routinely overcharged customers at checkout.
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Five US states join FTC suit against Hims & Hers over privacy practices
Five U.S. states joined the FTC's lawsuit against Hims & Hers on Tuesday, expanding a case that alleges the telehealth company shared sensitive health data with Meta and Snap and charged for prescriptions before provider consultations.
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FTC Investigating Airlines Over Personalized Pricing: Don’t Get Too Excited
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FTC and States Take Action Against Toast Inc. over Hidden and Unauthorized Fees, Deceptive Subscription and Cancellation Practices and Other Unlawful Conduct
Federal regulators and multiple state attorneys general have filed a major lawsuit against restaurant technology firm Toast Inc.
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FTC probes whether major US companies charge customers different prices using personal data
The FTC opens a formal inquiry into algorithmic personalized pricing by major United States corporations.
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EXCLUSIVE: US FTC demands Walmart, Uber, Delta and others hand over data on personalized pricing
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Customers react to Dollar General lawsuit
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Dollar General overcharged millions at checkout for years, FTC and 20 states allege
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FTC and 20 states sue Dollar General, alleging retailer overcharged shoppers
The FTC and 20 states have sued Dollar General for allegedly overcharging millions of shoppers through deceptive pricing practices.
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Dollar General is sued by the FTC and 20 states for what's being described as deceptive pricing
The FTC and 20 states have sued Dollar General, alleging the bargain retailer routinely overcharged customers through deceptive pricing practices.
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Millions of Amazon settlement checks credit Trump ahead of the midterms
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Report: FTC probes Anthropic, OpenAI after Trump dismissed AI fears as “hoax”
The FTC is issuing subpoenas to AI companies concerning security breaches as White House policy shifts.
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FTC Sues Ticket Broker Over Unlawful Tactics Used to Buy Millions of Tickets to Popular Live Events
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Scoop: The FTC demanded documents from AI giants over recent safety incidents
The FTC issued subpoenas to OpenAI and Anthropic as its AI safety probe advances.
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US: What We Have on Shkreli Is 'Just the Tip of the Iceberg'
Federal regulators and state authorities allege Martin Shkreli violated a lifetime pharmaceutical industry ban.
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Martin Shkreli violated lifetime pharma industry ban, FTC and states say in contempt claim
The FTC and seven states have moved to hold Martin Shkreli in contempt for allegedly breaching his lifetime ban on pharmaceutical industry activity.
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The Matic is the first robovac to get an FCC ban waiver, not that it needs it
Federal regulators issue exemptions and potential bans regarding foreign-made robotic devices and drones, impacting consumer electronics.
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FTC settles with Southern Glazer's over claim it discriminated against smaller alcohol sellers
The FTC has reached a settlement with Southern Glazer's over allegations that the alcohol distributor discriminated against smaller sellers.
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FTC is investigating OpenAI, Anthropic and other AI companies over product risks
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Millions of Amazon Prime members could get up to $200 in automatic refunds starting Oct 1
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Amazon Prime refunds are coming. Scammers may be, too
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FTC launches broad investigation into Anthropic, OpenAI
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F.T.C. Investigates OpenAI and Anthropic Over Potential Consumer Harms
The Federal Trade Commission has launched an investigation into OpenAI and Anthropic regarding potential consumer protection law violations.
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FTC opens probe into AI giants including Anthropic and OpenAI
The Federal Trade Commission has launched a sweeping investigation into OpenAI and Anthropic over product safety and consumer harm concerns.
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How to Beat Surveillance Pricing Before It Bleeds You Dry
Federal proposals targeting personalized pricing spark widespread debate among regulators, consumer advocates, and industry groups.
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Amway, affiliates face $225 million payout over alleged deceptive business practices
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Amazon Prime customers could receive up to $200 in refunds under expanded FTC settlement
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FTC Takes Historic Action Against Multilevel Marketing Operator Amway for Unfair and Deceptive Business Practices
Amway and its affiliates face a massive $225 million payout in a historic FTC and Washington state settlement over deceptive practices.
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Cruz and Hawley shut down antitrust exemptions for AI companies
Lawmakers Cruz and Hawley halt antitrust exemptions for artificial intelligence firms amid growing regulatory scrutiny.
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Exclusive | Why you may pay more than someone else for the exact same thing
Regulators and lawmakers are clashing over 'surveillance pricing,' where AI analyzes individual spending habits to set personalized product prices.
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Jim Cramer has a strong message for Nvidia stock investors
Jim Cramer urges Nvidia to implement massive stock buybacks amid concerns over debt and circular financing involving OpenAI.
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FTC alleges Amazon illegally made $20 billion by rigging billions of ad auctions
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Amazon Stock Extends Losses After FTC Lawsuit Over Ad Practices
Amazon stock continues to decline as the FTC alleges the company illegally generated $20 billion by rigging ad auctions.
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FTC lawsuit alleges Amazon has been ‘secretly and systematically’ overcharging for ads
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Federal Trade Commission and 22 states sue Amazon over inflated advertising prices
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How Amazon’s ‘Secret’ Ad Pricing System Worked, According to the FTC
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Amazon sued by FTC, 22 states over advertising practices
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FTC Files Lawsuit Alleging Amazon Deceived Advertisers
The FTC and 22 states have sued Amazon, alleging the company deceived advertisers and inflated prices in a scheme costing over $20 billion.
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AI is watching your spending and setting your prices accordingly. Lawmakers want to stop it
Lawmakers and the FTC are targeting AI-driven personalized pricing models that adjust costs based on individual consumer spending habits.
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Zillow Settles Antitrust Lawsuit With The FTC
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Trump’s FTC Wants You to Call Surveillance Pricing ‘Personalized Pricing’
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AI companies accused of hoarding and destroying millions of books
Civil society groups and reports reveal AI companies are hoarding and destroying millions of books for model training.
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Exclusive: FTC urged to investigate AI firms for destroying books
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FTC says "personalized pricing" based on consumer data could violate the law
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FTC proposal would require retailers to be transparent about personalized pricing
Federal regulators move to crack down on retailers using private consumer data for personalized pricing practices.
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Hims & Hers CEO says FTC lawsuit misunderstands how the company works
Hims & Hers faces multiple legal challenges from the FTC and the state of Utah over data privacy and subscription practices.
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Epic confronts unprecedented challenges as it prepares to address customers and unveil road map
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Epic’s alleged anticompetitive practices under scrutiny from federal, state investigators
Federal and state investigators launch antitrust scrutiny into health records giant Epic Systems over digital market practices.
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FTC Strikes Deals to Ignore ‘Unlawful Credit Discrimination’
The FTC has announced a policy shift to stop pursuing disparate-impact-based claims, leading to the dropping of mandates for several auto finance entities.
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Trump’s FTC Is Threatening to Punish Big Tech for “Woke AI”
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FTC and States Act Against Hims & Hers for Deceptive and Unlawful Privacy Practices
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Hims & Hers targeted in FTC lawsuit (update) (HIMS:NYSE)
The FTC files a lawsuit against Hims & Hers, targeting data sharing practices and deceptive billing allegations.
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EXCLUSIVE: US FTC sues Hims & Hers for sending user health info to Meta, Snap
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Shein says it's under investigation by the Federal Trade Commission as it prepares for Hong Kong IPO
Fast-fashion giant Shein reveals a US Federal Trade Commission investigation amidst its pursuit of a massive Hong Kong IPO valuation.
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Amazon’s FTC settlement window is about to close
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Eligible Amazon Prime customers have until Monday to file claim in $2.5 billion settlement
Eligible Amazon Prime customers have until Monday, July 27, to file claims for a historic $2.5 billion settlement involving the FTC.
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John Deere owners will get the right to repair their own equipment under a new FTC settlement
John Deere has entered a settlement with the FTC and multiple states, granting farmers and independent shops the right to repair equipment.
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DOJ and FTC press states to target any illegal activity contributing to high gas prices
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Amazon fined $2.25M for withholding evidence from fraud victims
Amazon faces a $2.25 million fine and a massive $2.5 billion settlement following an FTC case regarding card fraud and withheld evidence.