The US Federal Trade Commission has launched a lawsuit against Genesis Tech, accusing the company of deceptive subscription practices that allegedly misled consumers. According to regulators, the firm used a network of apps and shell companies to obscure its operations while making it difficult for users to cancel recurring payments. The case shines a spotlight on growing concerns over subscription-based business models and could have wider implications for app stores and digital consumer protection.


FTC Sues App Network Over Alleged Deceptive Subscription Scheme

The US Federal Trade Commission has opened a sweeping antitrust probe of Microsoft, examining the technology giant's software licensing and cloud computing business, said people familiar with the matter.

FTC opens antitrust investigation against Microsoft's business practice

CarShield, a company offering vehicle service contracts, has agreed to pay a USD 10 million settlement to resolve charges brought by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over deceptive advertising practices.

CarShield settles with FTC for USD 10 mn over deceptive advertising allegations

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has pulled Amazon for more information over its recent deal to hire top executives and researchers from AI startup Adept. That signals an increasing unease by the FTC regarding how AI-related deals are structured and follows a wider review of collaborations between major tech firms and top AI startups.

FTC inquires into Amazon's AI hiring deal amid broader scrutiny of big tech partnerships

In 2019, TikTok agreed to pay $5.7 million to settle FTC allegations that it illegally collected personal info from children, which the agency said was the largest civil penalty ever obtained in a children's privacy case.

US: Federal Trade Commission probes TikTok over child privacy concerns

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Tuesday, voted 3-2 to prohibit noncompete agreements, a move expected to impact several workers across various industries.

FTC approves ban on noncompete agreements, sparking debate over worker rights

A federal appeals court has ruled against meta platforms, allowing the federal trade commission to resume its investigation into Facebook's privacy practices. The FTC wants to impose stricter controls, including a ban on profiting from children's data and limitations on facial recognition technology. Meta is challenging the FTC's authority in a separate lawsuit.

Court rejects Meta's bid to block FTC privacy probe

The federal government’s aggressive crackdown on Big Tech expanded on Thursday to include an antitrust lawsuit by the Justice Department against Apple, one of the world’s best-known and most valuable companies. Watch to know more.

Apple under U.S. FTC's scanner

The US antitrust agency has decided to sue Apple for alleged violation of antitrust laws while Apple has denied any wrongdoing...Watch in for more details!

US FTC sues Apple for violating antitrust laws

US District Judge Adrienne Nelson has scheduled a hearing for August 26 to consider the Federal Trade Commission's request for a preliminary injunction against Kroger's $24.

FTC hearing set for Kroger-Albertsons merger amid price hike concerns

A US federal judge has set an October 2026 trial date for the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) antitrust lawsuit against Amazon. As per a Reuters report, the lawsuit, filed on September 26 and joined by 17 state attorneys general, accuses the e-commerce giant of operating an illegal monopoly, particularly by impeding sellers from offering lower prices on other platforms.

FTC's antitrust lawsuit against Amazon scheduled for October 2026 trial

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken a decisive step by prohibiting Intuit, the creator of TurboTax, from advertising or marketing its services as "free" when many consumers do not qualify, citing deceptive practices.

FTC prohibits TurboTax maker Intuit from advertising 'free' services

Amazon.com is facing allegations of using unlawful strategies to enhance its profits, including the implementation of an algorithm that inflated prices paid by U.

Amazon accused of illegally boosting profits through secret algorithm

The Federal Trade Commission will file a long-awaited antitrust lawsuit against Amazon (AMZN.O) in federal court as soon as Tuesday, Politico reported on Friday, kicking off the latest leg in the US effort to rein in the market power of Big Tech companies.

US Trade commission set to file antitrust lawsuit against Amazon

US parents will now be eligible to claim refunds for items purchased by their children while playing the popular game Fortnite. This is the result of a deal reached between the US regulator Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Epic Games, the developer of Fortnite.

US allows parents to claim refunds for purchases made by children on Fortnite

Children's advocacy groups Fairplay and Common Sense Media are asking the Federal Trades Commission in the United States to investigate Google. The accusation is that Google is serving personalized ads to Kids on YouTube despite the federal law prohibiting this.

Fairplay and Common Sense Media ask FTC to investigate Google

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Thursday asked an appeals court to pause Microsoft Corp’s $69 billion takeover of Activision Blizzard Inc while its challenge to the gaming deal is pending, Bloomberg News reported, without citing a source.

US FTC asks appeals court to pause Microsoft’s Activision deal

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated an investigation into OpenAI, the creator of the popular ChatGPT bot, to determine whether the company has violated consumer protection laws and put personal reputations and data at risk.

OpenAI faces regulatory threat as FTC investigates potential violations of consumer protection laws

Twitter has urged a US federal court to amend or terminate an order of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that lets it monitor the social media app’s data security practices.

Twitter pleads US federal court to end FTC oversight before Elon Musk’s deposition

A US federal court rejected the Federal Trade Commission's request that it order Microsoft (MSFT.O) to temporarily hold off on closing its $69 billion purchase of "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard (ATVI.

US court rejects FTC request to pause $69bn Microsoft deal for Activision

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sought a preliminary injunction to temporarily halt Microsoft's acquisition of video game giant Activision Blizzard, Reuters reported.

FTC vs Microsoft: High-stakes battle over $69 billion acquisition

Jeff Bezos-owned Amazon has agreed to a $5.8 million settlement with US Federal Trade Commission after a former employee of its Ring doorbell camera unit was caught spying for months on female customers in 2017, through cameras placed in bedrooms and bathrooms.

Amazon settles Ring camera spying scandal, to pay this amount as settlement

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is expected to file a lawsuit as early as Tuesday to block Amgen Inc's AMGN.O $27.8 billion deal to buy Horizon Therapeutics PLC HZNP.O, a person familiar with the matter.

FTC  moves to block Amgen's $27.8 billion deal for horizon therapeutics: Report

The United States Federal Trade Commission condemned tech giant Meta for misleading parents about protection for children and not putting proper parental controls in place.

FTC proposes ban on Meta for making money off children's data

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