Federal Trade Commission News and Legal Updates
FTC seeks details from Uber, Walmart and airlines on personalized pricing practices
U.S. regulators are expanding scrutiny of how companies tailor prices to individual consumers across sectors including retail, travel and food delivery. The Federal Trade Commission says it is ...
Cintas acquisition bid for UniFirst faces FTC lawsuit threat
Regulatory pressure is building around Cintas' proposed $5.5 billion takeover of UniFirst, a deal that would combine two of North America's largest workwear and facility services providers. The ...
FTC expands AI consumer harm probe with Anthropic testimony demands
Federal regulators are intensifying scrutiny of major artificial intelligence companies as Anthropic faces new demands tied to a consumer harm investigation. The move comes on the same day the ...
FTC, 20 states sue Dollar General over alleged pricing overcharges
U.S. regulators are escalating scrutiny of retail pricing practices with a lawsuit targeting Dollar General's in-store price accuracy. The case alleges the discount chain charged shoppers more ...
Washington scrutiny of AI executives intensifies as policy messaging backfires
Political frustration with leading AI companies is growing in Washington as lawmakers and regulators say executives are making an already difficult policy debate harder to manage. Concerns now ...
FTC report shows older Americans' fraud losses climb as six-figure cases surge
Reported fraud losses among Americans age 60 and older rose sharply in 2025, reaching $3 billion as larger-ticket scams account for most of the total. The increase adds pressure for policy action ...
AkzoNobel, Axalta near merger approvals after divestment remedies
AkzoNobel and Axalta are moving closer to U.S. and EU clearance for their $25 billion merger as regulators focus on limited asset sales tied to overlap concerns. The companies are targeting an ...
FTC, states seek to block PlayPower's BCI Burke acquisition
Federal and state antitrust regulators are challenging a proposed merger in the outdoor playground equipment market, targeting PlayPower's planned purchase of rival BCI Burke. The case centers on ...
Bank of America upgrades CarMax on pricing outlook, sees 30% upside
Greater price transparency in the used car market is strengthening CarMax's competitive position as consumers compare total purchase costs more closely. Bank of America now argues that the ...
FTC, seven states seek contempt ruling over Martin Shkreli pharma ban breach
Regulators are escalating enforcement against Martin Shkreli after alleging he keeps participating in the pharmaceutical sector despite a lifetime industry ban. The new contempt claim centers on ...
Nvidia acqui-hire strategy faces rising legal and regulatory risks
A talent-focused deal between Nvidia and Groq is highlighting growing legal and competition concerns around acqui-hires in the chip sector. The arrangement gives Nvidia access to staff and ...
OpenAI faces mounting legal risks as AI agent hacks trigger lawsuits and probes
Regulatory and legal pressure is intensifying around OpenAI after cyber security incidents involving its AI agents exposed the ChatGPT maker to potential damages and enforcement action across ...
Southern Glazer's accepts FTC pricing limits in liquor distribution settlement
U.S. regulators are pressing consumer affordability issues more aggressively as scrutiny of pricing practices broadens across retail and food markets. In that push, Southern Glazer's agrees to ...
U.S. FTC expands AI harm probe into Anthropic, OpenAI
Mounting concern over cyber and safety risks from advanced AI models is pushing U.S. regulators toward more direct scrutiny of leading developers. The broader Federal Trade Commission ...
McDonald’s expands AI pricing across U.S. stores, raising franchise and antitrust risks
McDonald’s is deepening its use of artificial intelligence to shape menu prices across the U.S. and some international markets as it tries to balance affordability with profit growth. The system ...
Walmart rejects personalised pricing as AI scrutiny grows in U.S. retail
Mounting concern over how retailers use artificial intelligence and customer data is pushing pricing practices into sharper focus across the U.S. Walmart says it will not use shopper identity, ...
Scott Sheffield accuses ExxonMobil of blocking board seat after Pioneer takeover
A dispute tied to ExxonMobil's 2024 acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources is resurfacing as Scott Sheffield alleges the company worked to keep him off its board. The claims, set out in his ...
Amazon Prime settlement expands refunds, raises maximum payout to $200
A revised Federal Trade Commission order broadens the Amazon Prime settlement and increases the maximum consumer refund to $200. The update shifts more payments to an automatic process and extends ...
U.S. Justice Department outlines antitrust federalism stance at Fordham conference
Federal and state roles in antitrust enforcement remain a central issue for U.S. merger review as the Justice Department pushes for faster decisions and clearer lines of authority. At Fordham Law ...
U.S. FTC warns against AI antitrust exemptions as regulatory barriers draw scrutiny
Debate over how to regulate artificial intelligence is intensifying in Washington as competition concerns rise alongside calls for new rules. The chair of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission says ...
Illinois tax fraud case brings prison term over false IRS refund scheme
Federal prosecutors are stepping up enforcement against refund fraud schemes that rely on false tax filings and fictitious payment instruments. In one Idaho-linked case, an Illinois woman is ...
