Press Releases

The Federal Trade Commission is exploring changes to the Business Opportunity Rule, seeking comment from the public on the rule’s effectiveness and a potential expansion to the rule to cover other...

Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina M. Khan issued the following statement regarding the death of former FTC Chairman Michael Pertschuk: “We are deeply saddened by the death of former FTC Chair...

The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against DK Automation and its owners, Kevin David Hulse and David Shawn Arnett for using unfounded claims of big returns to entice consumers into...

The Federal Trade Commission today announced it is extending by six months the deadline for companies to comply with some of the changes the agency implemented to strengthen the data security...

The Federal Trade Commission issued its Fiscal Year 2022 Agency Financial Report. The report highlights the FTC’s accomplishments in protecting consumers and promoting competition and reaffirms the...

The Federal Trade Commission is sending payments totaling more than $9.8 million to consumers who were harmed by Illinois-based Napleton Automotive Group’s junk fees and discriminatory practices. The...

The Federal Trade Commission joined the Department of Justice in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in the cases of Deslandes v. McDonald’s USA, LLC and...

The Federal Trade Commission filed an amicus brief with the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware in the case of Jazz Pharmaceuticals v. Avadel CNS Pharmaceuticals. The Brief highlights the...

Today, Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina M. Khan announced that an open meeting of the Commission will be held virtually on Thursday, November 17, 2022. The open meeting will commence at 1pm ET and...

The Federal Trade Commission issued a statement today that restores the agency’s policy of rigorously enforcing the federal ban on unfair methods of competition. Congress gave the FTC the unique...

The Federal Trade Commission is sending payments totaling more than $830,300 to 1,376 people who began their enrollment at Saint James School of Medicine between Fall 2016 and Summer 2021. The for...

The Federal Trade Commission has stopped internet phone service provider Vonage from imposing junk fees and creating obstacles to those who try to cancel their service. The FTC alleges that the...

WHAT: The Federal Trade Commission is hosting its annual PrivacyCon event virtually. It will feature presentations on commercial surveillance, automated decision making, and a range of other privacy...

The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against education technology provider Chegg Inc. for its lax data security practices that exposed sensitive information about millions of its customers...

The Federal Trade Commission and State of California are taking action against home improvement financing provider Ygrene Energy Fund Inc. for deceiving consumers about the potential financial impact...

Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has finalized a consent order against Electrowarmth Products, LLC and its owner, Daniel W. Grindle, barring them from deceptively...

After a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved final orders against motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, grill maker Weber-Stephen Products, and the...

The Federal Trade Commission released the final agenda for its annual PrivacyCon event, which will take place online on November 1, 2022. This year’s event will feature research presentations on...

The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against the online alcohol marketplace Drizly and its CEO James Cory Rellas over allegations that the company’s security failures led to a data breach...

Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has finalized a consent order against Opendoor Labs, Inc. designed to prevent the online real estate business from deceiving consumers...