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Published on 12:36 GMT

Takeaways from Mark Zuckerberg testimony at Meta FTC monopoly trial

CEO Mark Zuckerberg defended Meta’s acquisition of Instagram and WhatsApp on the stand this week during the start of trial over the blockbuster antitrust lawsuit brought by the Federal Trade Commission.But, it turns out, Zuckerberg predicted that he might …

Source: WYFF 4 - South Carolina - Neutral
Published on 16:42 GMT

DOJ/FTC Initiatives Seek Public Comment on Anticompetitive Government Regulations

The DOJ Antitrust Division and FTC seek public comments from market participants in support of Administration efforts to eradicate laws and regulations that are viewed as hindering competition. On March 27, 2025, the Department of Justice’s Antitrust …

Source: JD Supra - California - Neutral
Published on 14:08 GMT

The FTC is Suing Meta. Will Trump Bail the Company Out?

Sign up for The Media Today, CJR’s daily newsletter. Despite his best efforts to avoid it, Mark Zuckerberg returned to the witness stand this week. His company, Meta, is being sued by the Federal Trade Commission for allegedly “illegally maintaining its …

Source: Columbia Journalism Review - Center-left
Published on 15:02 GMT

Illinois and Minnesota Join FTC Lawsuit Challenging Medical Device Coatings Deal

The Federal Trade Commission filed an amended complaint adding the states of Illinois and Minnesota as co-plaintiffs in the Commission’s lawsuit challenging GTCR BC Holdings, LLC’s (GTCR) acquisition of Surmodics, Inc. (Surmodics). The amended complaint …

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Published on 02:06 GMT

Mark Zuckerberg testifies that TikTok was ‘highly urgent’ threat to Meta at FTC antitrust trial

Mark Zuckerberg testified that China-owned TikTok was a “highly urgent” competitive threat to Meta – as he looked to derail the FTC’s bid to break up the owner of Facebook and Instagram at a landmark antitrust trial in Washington. Zuckerberg, who testified …

Source: New York Post - Right-wing
Published on 01:31 GMT

Mark Meador’s Confirmation Unlikely to Lead to Major Changes at the FTC

SUMMARY On Thursday, April 10, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Mark Meador as a Commissioner of the FTC. Previously, it was expected that Meador’s confirmation would lead to significant changes at the FTC, as his presence on the Commission would give …

Source: JD Supra - California - Neutral
Published on Apr 16, 2025

Spinning off Instagram, the decline of ‘friending’ and other takeaways from Mark Zuckerberg at the FTC monopoly trial

Washington DC CNN — CEO Mark Zuckerberg defended Meta’s acquisition of Instagram and WhatsApp on the stand this week during the start of trial over the blockbuster antitrust lawsuit brought by the Federal Trade Commission. But, it turns out, Zuckerberg …

Source: CNN - Neutral
Published on Apr 16, 2025

Sandberg Challenged Over Meta Business Moves During FTC Trial

(Bloomberg) -- Sheryl Sandberg, the former chief operating officer of Meta Platforms Inc., faced sharp questioning from the US Federal Trade Commission as its second witness in a trial to break up the social media giant. Sandberg, who left Meta in 2022 …

Source: Mint - Neutral
Published on Apr 16, 2025

Zuck Offered FTC $1B To Avoid Trial Threatening His Social Media Empire: Report

Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg reportedly offered the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) nearly $1 billion to keep a case out of court that could break up his social media empire. Zuckerberg sat for a third day of testimony on Wednesday in an antitrust …

Source: Daily Wire - Right-wing
Published on Apr 16, 2025

The FTC Discredited Its Case Against Meta In Its Opening Statement

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 14: The Dome of the U.S. Capitol Building is visible as FTC attorney Daniel ... More Matheson departs E. Barrett Prettyman United States Court House on April 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has begun an …

Source: Forbes - Neutral
Published on Apr 16, 2025

Meta on trial: Every revelation from the Meta-FTC antitrust trial so far

This week, we're getting a peek behind the scenes at Meta and Facebook as the FTC's antitrust trial against the company begins. On Monday and Tuesday, Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand as the U.S. government makes its case that …

Source: Mashable SE Asia - Left-wing
Published on Apr 16, 2025

On the stand, Zuckerberg says TikTok is a major competitive threat

Mark Zuckerberg, the chief executive of Meta, took the witness stand in a landmark antitrust trial for a third day, saying on Wednesday that the video app TikTok has emerged as a serious competitor in social networking. In a friendly exchange led by …

Source: The Economic Times - Pending
Published on Apr 16, 2025

Zuckerberg reportedly cozied up to Trump so he could settle his FTC lawsuit for $450m instead of $30bn

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Source: The Independent - Center-left
Published on Apr 16, 2025

Meta’s Copycat Strategy Might Hurt The Company As Legal Battle with FTC Heats Up

For years, tech giant Meta has been famous for purchasing or creating copycat platforms and features. These might seem all great at the start, but they do end up failing and shuttering in a short number of years. However, we cannot ignore the fact that two …

Source: Digital Information World - Pending
Published on Apr 16, 2025

Calling All De-Regulators: FTC Issues Request for Public Comment on Reducing Anti-Competitive Regulatory Barriers

Introduction Following President Trump’s Executive Order on Reducing Anti-Competitive Regulatory Barriers,[1] the FTC—led by Chairman Andrew Ferguson—launched a public inquiry this week into “how federal regulations can harm competition in the American …

Source: JD Supra - California - Neutral
Published on Apr 16, 2025

[Webinar] Protecting Your Competitive Edge and Avoiding Agency Enforcement - April 30th, 9:00 am - 10:30 am ET

April 30th, 2025 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM ET The FTC Non-Compete Rule, recent National Labor Relations Board rulings, and other agency and state actions have put a spotlight on government efforts to address competition. We will address those actions, the …

Source: JD Supra - California - Neutral
Published on Apr 16, 2025

Zuckerberg takes the stand to defend Meta against FTC lawsuit

The Meta CEO was presented with a binder full of internal communications at the company, which revealed concerns about Meta’s future. Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the witness stand on Monday (14 April) to defend his company against a massive antitrust …

Source: Silicon Republic - Neutral
Published on Apr 16, 2025

FTC Launches Public Inquiry After Trump Issues Executive Order To Eliminate Anticompetitive Regulations That Favor ...

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched a wide-ranging public inquiry into federal regulations that could be stifling competition. The initiative comes after an executive order from President Donald Trump issued earlier this month, directing …

Source: Benzinga - Neutral
Published on Apr 16, 2025

Mark Zuckerberg offered $1B to settle FTC antitrust case: Report"

The FTC accused Meta of suppressing competition by buying Instagram and WhatsApp, two major competitors in the social media space. The ongoing antitrust trial could see the $1.4 trillion company being broken up. On the stand, Zuckerberg defended the …

Source: NewsBytes - Indeterminate

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 15:02 GMT

Illinois and Minnesota Join FTC Lawsuit Challenging Medical Device Coatings Deal

The Federal Trade Commission filed an amended complaint adding the states of Illinois and Minnesota as co-plaintiffs in the Commission’s lawsuit challenging GTCR BC Holdings, LLC’s (GTCR) acquisition of Surmodics, Inc. (Surmodics). The amended complaint …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy
Published on April 16, 2025 - 22:22 GMT

FTC Reschedules its Attention Economy Workshop for June 4

Due to increased interest, the Federal Trade Commission has rescheduled its workshop entitled "The Attention Economy: How Big Tech Firms Exploit Children and Hurt Families" for June 4, 2025, which will be held both in-person and virtually. The …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy

Published on April 16, 2025 - 22:22 GMT

New FTC Data Show Top Text Message Scams of 2024; Overall Losses to Text Scams Hit $470 Million

New data from the Federal Trade Commission show that in 2024, consumers reported losing $470 million to scams that started with text messages. This amount is five times higher than what was reported in 2020, even though the number of reports declined. The …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy
Published on April 14, 2025 - 23:54 GMT

FTC Launches Public Inquiry into Anti-Competitive Regulations

Today, the Federal Trade Commission launched a public inquiry into the impact of federal regulations on competition, with the goal of identifying and reducing anticompetitive regulatory barriers. The FTC launched this inquiry in response to President Trump …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy

Published on April 17, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

The Rise of US ESG Reporting Software Market: A $0.71 billion Industry Dominated by Tech Giants -Nasdaq, Workiva, and ...

Delray Beach, FL, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The US ESG Reporting Software Market is expected to reach USD 0.71 billion in 2029 from USD 0.35 billion in 2024, at a CAGR of 15.2% during the forecast period, according to a new report by …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

Beachhead Solutions Launches ComplianceEZ, Giving MSPs On-Demand Compliance Proof for 68 Cybersecurity Controls

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beachhead Solutions, provider of cloud-managed PC & mobile device encryption, security, and data access control for Managed Service Providers (MSPs), today announced the version 1.0 launch of …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 11:19 GMT

Influencer Market to Hit $40.0 Billion By 2035, Shaping Digital Trends With Influencer Marketing

Influencer market is booming as brands leverage social media personalities to drive engagement, build trust, and boost product visibility. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a new report published …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 22:11 GMT

PrimeBiome Complaints Investigated: 2025 User Reviews Tested & Verified

New York City, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- What to Know Before You Buy PrimeBiome in 2025 Introduction to PrimeBiome The rising popularity of probiotic supplements has created an overwhelming number of options in the gut health marketplace. …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 16:43 GMT

H2Ocean's Healing Rinse Gains Spotlight at MD Anderson’s 2025 Oral Oncology Symposium

Clinicians praise H2Ocean Healing Rinse, a patented Red Sea salt based mouthwash, as a natural solution for managing oral side effects of cancer treatment. STUART, FL, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- H2Ocean proudly …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 16:40 GMT

Nonprofits & Teachers Can Avoid Tariffs & Receive New Donated Merchandise

Nonprofits & teachers have more motivation than ever to consider obtaining goods from a gifts-in-kind organization. GALESBURG, IL, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Companies that import manufactured goods from overseas are …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Consumer Goods ...
Published on April 17, 2025 - 16:36 GMT

Katherine Davis-Gibbon Receives National Recognition Through the INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD®

SANTA FE, NM, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD, one of the most prestigious book award programs globally for independent authors, publishers, and illustrators, will recognize "Words" by …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry, Consumer Goods ...
Published on April 17, 2025 - 16:28 GMT

JUARA Announces Limited-Time Spring and Mother’s Day Promotions on Body Care Essentials

JUARA, the skincare and wellness brand inspired by ancient Indonesian beauty rituals, is offering a series of limited-time promotions this spring. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- JUARA, the skincare and wellness …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on April 17, 2025 - 16:27 GMT

Rare decoys and paintings by acclaimed Canadian folk artists score big in Miller & Miller's April 12 online-only auction

The sale featured the collection of Chris Huntington, arguably the most recognized name in the world of Canadiana folk art. It grossed $379,635 (Canadian). NEW HAMBURG, ONTARIO, CANADA, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A rare merganser …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 16:15 GMT

SCORCHING SUMMER TEMPS EXPECTED TO LAUNCH ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL SEASON FOR THERMAHOOD’S DIY WEATHER-PROOFING ON AMAZON.COM

BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As temperatures heat up across the United States, Thermahood, a popular UK/Irish DIY product that seals energy-draining drafts around high-hat ceiling lights, is anticipating …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Companies ...
Published on April 17, 2025 - 15:57 GMT

AKTI Celebrates Introduction of Legislation Removing Restrictions on Automatic Knives in Delaware

Proposed bill would bring Delaware in line with 46 other states CODY, WY, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Knife and Tool Institute (AKTI) applauds the introduction of bipartisan legislation (S.108) by state …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

Spring Break Charters Filling Fast: Well Played Charters Encourages Early Bookings

Well Played Charters recommends early booking for spring break yacht charters to take advantage of flexible mid-week options and rescheduling. ST. PETERSBURG, FL, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With spring break fast …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 14:30 GMT

Bettaway Beverage Distributors Named a 2024 Carrier of the Year by Arrive Logistics

Company recognized for second consecutive year as top-performing carrier. Cited for superior customer service, cost-effective on-time performance. SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bettaway Beverage …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 14:27 GMT

Olo and Thanx Launch Integration to Deliver Hyper-Personalized Guest Engagement

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Olo (NYSE: OLO), a leading restaurant technology provider, announced a new integration with Thanx, the premier guest engagement and retention platform for restaurants. This …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 14:13 GMT

Connecting Cultures Through Coffee: 787 Coffee Showcases Puerto Rican Excellence at the SCA Expo

787 Coffee brings Puerto Rican heritage and specialty coffee to the global stage at the SCA Expo, highlighting local farmers and the island's rich culture. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 787 Coffee, a …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Consumer Goods ...
Published on April 17, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Sweetness with a Higher Purpose: The Faithful Meaning Behind One Brand’s Chocolate

Giddy Yo’s Handcrafted, Third-Party Tested Chocolate Celebrates Faith, Purity, and Renewal This Easter ORANGEVILLE, ONTARIO, CANADA, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Easter is a time of renewal, hope, and celebration—a season that reminds us of …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Trident IoT is now authorized for Z-Wave Controller certification testing

CARLSBAD, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Trident IoT is pleased to announce that it has been officially approved as an authorized test lab for Z-Wave Controller certifications on both the Z-Wave Plus and Z-Wave Plus v2 …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 13:58 GMT

Coil Conversation Panel at ASU Sparks Meaningful Dialogue on Textured Hair Education and Care

PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Coil Conversation Panel at Arizona State University (ASU) was an exciting and insightful event that brought together industry leaders, students, and professionals to discuss the …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 13:15 GMT

Earth Day News: Once Again Spreads Integrity with Small-Batch Products

SedEx and HowGood Partnerships Provide Customers Increased Transparency NUNDA, NY, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What started with a husband-and-wife team making old-fashioned peanut butter out of their 800-square-foot …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 13:14 GMT

InventionHome® Product Developer Creates Ultimate Pool Protection Against Clogs and Costly Repairs

PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Douglas F. of Wetumpka, AL is the creator of the Skimmer Saver, a simple yet powerful solution designed to prevent debris like leaves, twigs, frogs, snakes, and even pool toys from …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 13:07 GMT

NECANN Cup Expands to New Jersey with New Competitions for Licensed Cultivators and Dispensaries

NECANN, in partnership with Mike Clinton Media and 420NJEvents, announces the expansion of the prestigious NECANN Cup cannabis competition to New Jersey. ATLANTIC CITY, NJ, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NECANN, in …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

CodaPet expands compassionate in-home pet euthanasia services in New Orleans, LA

The veterinarian-owned startup empowers a network of veterinarians who provide in-home euthanasia to ease the passing of pets at home, surrounded by loved ones. NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CodaPet has …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 11:53 GMT

SGS Showcases Nutraceutical Services at Vitafoods Europe 2025

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at Vitafoods Europe 2025, the premier global event for the …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

Pontosense Wins 2025 Red Dot Design Award for Breakthrough in AgeTech Innovation

Award-Winning Silver Shield™ Recognized for Excellence in Contactless Fall Detection and User-Centered Design TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pontosense, a global leader in wireless human sensing technology, has …

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