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Published on Apr 16, 2025

[Audio] Podcast - Looking into the Crystal Ball: The Future of Consumer Protection Law Enforcement

In this episode of "Clearly Conspicuous," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta delves into the shifting landscape of consumer protection regulation amid significant policy and administrative changes at federal agencies such as the Federal …

Source: JD Supra - California - Neutral
Published on 16:42 GMT

Antitrust & Tech At The 2025 Antitrust Spring Meeting

Technology was a key focus of this year’s ABA Antitrust Spring Meeting, one of the largest gatherings of antitrust professionals in the world. Over a dozen panels focused on cutting-edge technology issues as it pertains to antitrust, consumer protection, …

Source: JD Supra - California - Neutral
Published on 12:02 GMT

Why Utah’s former solicitor general is being sued over Trump’s firings of Democrats

(Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Solicitor General Melissa Holyoak speaks to members of the Legislature at a meeting at the Capitol, Monday, Oct. 4, 2021 in Salt Lake City. Holyoak joined the Federal Trade Commission in 2024. Amid a slew of …

Source: The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah - Pending
Published on 16:39 GMT

AARP Is Fighting to Stop Scams: Regulating Crypto Kiosks to Protect Consumers

By Jennifer Benson, AARP Massachusetts State Director Jennifer Benson Criminals have found a new way to steal your money. Like everything else, they’ve gone high tech. They’re using crypto ATMs to get your money. Fraud criminals steal billions of dollars …

Source: Fifty Plus Advocate - Neutral
Published on Apr 15, 2025

With 3-0 GOP Majority And All Democrats Fired, The FTC Is Now A Total Trump Puppet Agency Pretending To Care About ‘...

from the fascism-in-a-lazy-coat-of-paint dept Back in March Trump illegally fired the Federal Trade Commission’s two Democratic Commissioners. With a captured Supreme Court and a 3-2 agency majority, Trumpism could have already done whatever it wanted at …

Source: Techdirt - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 15, 2025

NH DOJ, FTC ask Granite Staters to report E-ZPass scam texts

WEEKS. RIGHT NOW, AT 637 NEW ON DAYBREAK. THE STATE DOJ AND THE FTC ARE WORKING TOGETHER TO COMBAT A SCAM THAT TARGETS E-ZPASS USERS HERE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE. PEOPLE ARE RECEIVING TEXT MESSAGES THAT APPEAR TO BE FROM E-ZPASS, CLAIMING THEY HAVE AN UNPAID TOLL …

Source: WMUR 9 - New Hampshire - Neutral
Published on Apr 15, 2025

Fifth and Eleventh Circuits Grant FTC’s Motion to Stay Appeals Challenging Non-Compete Ban

On March 15, 2025, the Fifth Circuit granted the FTC’s motion for a 120-day stay of the agency’s appeal of the district court decision to block its proposed ban on non-competes. The Eleventh Circuit followed suit on March 20, 2025, granting the FTC’s …

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

Buffalo school incident highlights dangers of THC-laced edibles that mimic popular snacks

A recent incident at a Buffalo public school has raised alarms about the food safety risks posed by edible marijuana products that resemble common candies, particularly for children. On April 1, a teacher at the William J. Grabiarz School of Excellence, …

Source: Food Safety News - Neutral
Published on Apr 16, 2025

What smart people are saying about Meta's argument that it's not a social media monopoly

The Federal Trade Commission's blockbuster trial against Meta kicked off in court this week, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg taking the stand as the first witness. Government lawyers are trying to persuade a federal judge to force Meta to sell off Instagram …

Source: Business Insider - Neutral
Published on Apr 16, 2025

Mark Zuckerberg Bought Instagram Because its Camera Was ‘Better’ Than Facebook

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg admits that he bought Instagram because it had a “better” camera than the one the company was trying to build with Facebook. Zuckerberg made the key admission during his testimony on Monday that the U.S. government’s high-stakes …

Source: PetaPixel - California - Neutral
Published on Apr 16, 2025

2025 ABA Antitrust Section Spring Meeting Highlights

The Antitrust Section of the American Bar Association (ABA)’s 73rd Annual Spring Meeting took place from April 2 to April 4, in Washington, D.C. At the conference, over 3,900 registrants from 70 countries, global antitrust enforcers, and practitioners …

Source: National Law Review - Neutral
Published on Apr 16, 2025

Solar Panel Scams: 7 Tips to Avoid Getting Ripped Off

Solar panels are a great way to invest in your home and eventually reduce your power bills. However, installing solar panels is an expensive investment that takes years before they will pay for themselves, even with quality products. Unfortunately, there …

Source: Cnet - Neutral
Published on Apr 16, 2025

Axinn Associates at the Antitrust Spring Meeting: The Future of Healthcare Mergers

[co-author: Siddarth Narayan] The Spring Meeting is the largest gathering of competition, consumer protection, and data privacy professionals globally, with lawyers, academics, economists, enforcers, journalists, and students from around the world. During …

Source: JD Supra - California - Neutral
Published on Apr 15, 2025

Tips to avoid tax scams this tax season

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - It’s tax day, and with tax season upon us, so are tax scams. "Tax scams are big right now because the deadline is here to file you taxes and scammers know that people may be panicking and try to take advantage of that,…

Source: KYMA - Arizona - Pending
Published on Apr 15, 2025

Zuckerberg Testifies At Landmark Antitrust Trial That Could Force Him To Sell Instagram

Meta chief and co-founder Mark Zuckerberg took the stand Monday in a landmark US anti-trust trial in which his social media juggernaut stands accused of abusing its market power to acquire Instagram and WhatsApp before they could become competitors. The …

Source: NDTV - Center-right
Published on Apr 15, 2025

Revolve faces $50-million lawsuit alleging influencers hid paid brand partnerships

Popular Gen Z retailer Revolve is facing a $50-million lawsuit alleging that the brand’s social media marketing tactics deceived at least a million consumers. A class-action lawsuit, filed Friday in California Central District Court, accuses the Cerritos- …

Source: Los Angeles Times - Center-left
Published on Apr 15, 2025

Explained: Why Mark Zuckerberg may be forced to sell Instagram and WhatsApp

Mark Zuckerberg began testifying in a Washington federal court on Monday (April 14) in a landmark antitrust suit by the US government against his company Meta Platforms. Zuckerberg is the co-founder and chairman, chief executive officer, and controlling …

Source: The Federal - Pending
Published on Apr 14, 2025

Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg testifies at landmark US antitrust trial

Meta Platforms chief and co-founder Mark Zuckerberg took the stand on Monday in a landmark US antitrust trial in which his social media juggernaut stands accused of abusing its market power to acquire Instagram and WhatsApp before they could become …

Source: South China Morning Post - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 15, 2025

Axinn Associates at the Antitrust Spring Meeting: Pharma Under the Antitrust Microscope

The Spring Meeting is the largest gathering of competition, consumer protection, and data privacy professionals globally, with lawyers, academics, economists, enforcers, journalists, and students from around the world. During the Spring Meeting, Axinn …

Source: JD Supra - California - Neutral

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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 11, 2025 - 22:27 GMT

FTC Seeks Public Comment on Petition to Modify Exxon-Pioneer Final Order

The Federal Trade Commission seeks public comment on a petition filed by Scott Sheffield, the founder and former CEO of Pioneer Natural Resources, requesting that the Commission reopen and set aside a final consent order involving Exxon Mobil Corporation’s …

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 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 …

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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 …

Distribution channels: Beauty & Hair Care, Consumer Goods ...
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 …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Emergency Services ...
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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