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Published on Sep 2, 2026

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS FTC IN FILING LAWSUIT AGAINST AMAZON OVER SECRET AD SURCHARGE SCHEME

Lawsuit Alleges Amazon Concealed Unfair Charges in its Digital Advertising Auction Pricing Chicago – Attorney General Raoul joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a bipartisan coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against Amazon …

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Published on Sep 1, 2026

Maryland, FTC sue Amazon over alleged secret ad surcharge scheme Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown joined 21 other ...

MARYLAND (WBFF) — Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown joined 21 other attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a lawsuit against Amazon, alleging the company "secretly inflated prices in its online search advertising auctions …

Source: WJLA 7 - Washington D.C. - Center-right
Published on Sep 2, 2026

NJ joins FTC suit accusing Amazon of overcharging advertisers

The basics: New Jersey joined the FTC and 21 states in suing Amazon Regulators allege Amazon secretly overcharged advertisers by more than $20B Lawsuit says more than 1M brands and sellers were affected Amazon denies the allegations, says the lawsuit …

Source: NJBIZ - New Jersey - Pending
Published on 03:31 GMT

Algorithmic Pricing Under Fire: State Restrictions on Personalized and Surveillance Pricing

State regulation of algorithmic pricing is accelerating. California, Connecticut, Maryland, and New Jersey have enacted new restrictions, while New York lawmakers have passed a bill that would go further than the state’s existing disclosure regime if it …

Source: National Law Review - Neutral
Published on Sep 2, 2026

FTC Lawsuit Against Amazon Raises Questions About Advertising Costs, Competition and Consumer Impact: UMD Expert ...

Newswise — Marketing professor Hank Boyd at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business is available to discuss the lawsuit filed by the FTC and 22 states against Amazon, which alleges that the company used hidden fees and misleading …

Source: Newswise - Neutral
Published on Sep 2, 2026

FTC, 22 states sue Amazon, alleging deceptive advertising scheme

The Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general from 22 states sued Amazon on Monday, claiming the online retail company used artificial bids to inflate costs for advertisers, bringing in tens of billions of dollars. The complaint alleges that Amazon …

Source: Fulton Sun - Missouri - Neutral
Published on Sep 1, 2026

Amazon Used Phantom Bidder to Secretly Overcharge Sellers in Ad Auctions, FTC Alleges

For seven years, Amazon told the sellers and brands who keep its advertising engine running that they were competing in one of the fairest auction formats in digital marketing. They were not. The Federal Trade Commission and a bipartisan coalition of 22 …

Source: Tech Times - Neutral
Published on Sep 1, 2026

FTC accuses Amazon of secretly inflating ad prices

Summary: – The FTC and 22 states allege Amazon inflated advertising prices. – The lawsuit centers on Amazon’s real-time ad auctions. – Amazon denies wrongdoing and says advertisers saved billions. The Federal Trade Commission and 22 state attorneys general …

Source: The Journal Record - Oklahoma - Pending
Published on Sep 1, 2026

FTC alleges Amazon illegally made $20 billion by rigging billions of ad auctions

The Federal Trade Commission and 22 states sued Amazon yesterday, alleging that it has conducted a secret scheme to overcharge advertisers for seven years. “Since 2019, Amazon.com, Inc. has secretly and systematically overcharged its approximately 1.2 …

Source: Ars Technica - Center-left
Published on Sep 1, 2026

State Roundup: Layoffs hit Maryland broadcast news: Remembering Radio News Days at WBAL; Anchorless TV News Bad for ...

PERSPECTIVE: REMEMBERING THE GLORY DAYS OF WBAL-RADIO: The news came in a series of texts from friends and former colleagues, and it’s taken a few days to process their impact. On Thursday morning last week, WBAL Radio laid off 22 employees and announced …

Source: Maryland Reporter - Pending
Published on Sep 1, 2026

FTC, states sue Amazon over alleged manipulation of advertising auctions

A coalition of states from Florida to Alaska joined a suit against Amazon over alleged "deceptive and unfair practices" that the plaintiffs said had cost advertisers $20 billion. File photo by Friedmann Vogel/EPA-EFE Sept. 1 (UPI) -- A …

Source: United Press International (UPI) - Neutral
Published on Sep 1, 2026

FTC, 22 state AGs jointly sue Amazon on ad-related allegations

Today, 22 states joined the Federal Trade Commission in filing suit against Amazon, alleging that the company engaged in deceptive and unfair practices that secretly inflated prices in its online search advertising auctions. The complaint alleges that, for …

Source: Light Reading - Neutral
Published on Sep 1, 2026

FTC, 22 States File Suit Against Amazon Alleging It Secretly Upcharged Companies for Ads

Amazon is under the microscope of the federal government—again—over allegations that it has been illicitly overcharging the companies that buy ads on its marketplace. Monday saw the filing of a lawsuit from the Federal Trade Commission and 22 states …

Source: WWD - New York - Neutral
Published on Aug 31, 2026

FTC Proposes Enforcement Policy Statement on Personalized Pricing

Executive Summary What’s new: On August 19, 2026, the FTC issued a proposed enforcement policy statement outlining its intent to enforce Section 5 of the FTC Act against personalized pricing practices that the agency deems deceptive or unfair. Why it …

Source: JD Supra - California - Neutral
Published on Aug 31, 2026

Amazon Disputes FTC Lawsuit Over Sponsored Ads as ‘Misguided’ and ‘Patently False’

Amazon slammed a new lawsuit over sponsored ads filed by the Federal Trade Commission and 22 states against the online retail giant, calling the complaint “misguided” and “patently false.” On Monday, the FTC alleged that “the company engaged in deceptive …

Source: The Wrap - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 31, 2026

WA joins FTC lawsuit against Amazon over ‘misleading’ advertising prices

OLYMPIA, Wash. - Washington is one of 22 states joining a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lawsuit against Amazon, alleging the e-commerce giant has artificially inflated and misrepresented their ad prices. The FTC filed the lawsuit on Monday, along with a …

Source: FOX 13 Seattle - Washington State - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 31, 2026

FTC accuses Amazon of running a 'secret ad surcharge scheme' in new lawsuit

Amazon is facing a new lawsuit from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 22 states, which accuse the company of secretly charging businesses more for advertising on its platform. The lawsuit, filed Monday, claims Amazon spent more than seven years …

Source: Yahoo Finance - Center-left
Published on Aug 31, 2026

FTC accuses Amazon of running a ‘secret ad surcharge scheme’ in new lawsuit

Amazon is facing a new lawsuit from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 22 states, which accuse the company of secretly charging businesses more for advertising on its platform. The lawsuit, filed Monday, claims Amazon spent more than seven years …

Source: TechCrunch - Neutral
Published on Aug 31, 2026

Washington joins FTC lawsuit alleging Amazon inflated ad pricing

A new lawsuit filed today by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 22 states, including Washington, alleges that Amazon has for years artificially inflated the prices of ads on its e-commerce platform and misrepresented how the company sets ad prices. “ …

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Published on September 3, 2026 - 14:53 GMT

FTC Extends Public Comment on Proposed Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing

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Published on September 2, 2026 - 21:34 GMT

Hims & Hers Health (NYSE: HIMS) Faces Securities Class Action After FTC Lawsuit Reveal Drives Stock Sharply Lower -- ...

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (NYSE: HIMS) and certain company executives now face a securities class action lawsuit stemming from the FTC’s sweeping federal complaint against the company in which the …

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Published on September 2, 2026 - 16:47 GMT

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS FTC IN FILING LAWSUIT AGAINST AMAZON OVER SECRET AD SURCHARGE SCHEME

Lawsuit Alleges Amazon Concealed Unfair Charges in its Digital Advertising Auction Pricing Chicago – Attorney General Raoul joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a bipartisan coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against Amazon …

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Published on September 1, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

FTC Solar’s SUNPATH® Completes Targeted Technical Evaluation by Enertis Applus+

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTC Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FTCI), a leading provider of solar tracker systems, software and engineering services, today announced the results of an independent technical validation of its SUNPATH® tracker …

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Published on August 31, 2026 - 21:30 GMT

Washington joins FTC lawsuit alleging Amazon inflated ad pricing

A new lawsuit filed today by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 22 states, including Washington, alleges that Amazon has for years artificially inflated the prices of ads on its e-commerce platform and misrepresented how the company sets ad prices. “ …

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Published on September 1, 2026 - 00:25 GMT

FTC, States Sue Amazon Over Secret Ad Surcharge Scheme

Today, 22 states joined the Federal Trade Commission in filing suit against Amazon, alleging that the company engaged in deceptive and unfair practices that secretly inflated prices in its online search advertising auctions. The complaint alleges that, for …

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Published on August 31, 2026 - 20:35 GMT

Attorney General Hilgers Joins FTC Lawsuit Against Amazon for Deceptive Advertising Prices Harming Small Businesses

Today, Attorney General Mike Hilgers joined a coalition of 22 states and the Federal Trade Commission in suing Amazon, alleging that the company secretly inflated prices in its online search advertising auctions. The complaint claims that, for over seven …

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Published on August 31, 2026 - 19:29 GMT

AG Sunday Joins FTC Lawsuit Against Amazon for Deceptive Advertisement Sales

HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that his office, along with 21 other attorneys general, has joined a lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission against Amazon.com, Inc., regarding alleged deceptive and unfair practices that secretly …

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Published on September 4, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Global Link Ventures Announces Third New York Pop-Up, 'SEOUL NOW : THE EDITED'

Seven Korean fashion, beauty, and jewelry brands come to SoHo from September 22 to October 5, 2026 NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Link Ventures (GLV) will present its third New York pop-up, SEOUL NOW …

Distribution channels: Beauty & Hair Care, Business & Economy ...
Published on September 4, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Birdfy Debuts at IFA 2026 With Expanding Smart Birding Portfolio

Birdfy arrives at IFA for the first time following a milestone year in which the brand surpassed one million units in cumulative global sales. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Birdfy, a leading innovator in …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on September 4, 2026 - 15:54 GMT

Asprofin Bank Corporation Expands Into Embedded Finance With API-Driven Banking-as-a-Service Strategy

Dominica-based private bank targets approximately $5 billion in annualized transaction volume through strategic partnership with Digital TRVST ROSEAU, DOMINICA, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the financial services industry moves …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on September 4, 2026 - 15:42 GMT

Koody Launches Native PDF Statement Imports for AI Financial Tracking

Koody imports PDF bank and card statements, auto-categorizes them, and puts the data to work in budgets and cash-flow analytics without requiring bank logins. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Koody, the …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on September 4, 2026 - 15:28 GMT

The Hemp Doctor is The Best THC Drink at the 2026 ECRM Grand Tasting

The Hemp Doctor took the best THC/CBD beverage title of the night in the most competitive room in the category this year, beating out other hemp brands. NC, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Hemp Doctor was voted …

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Published on September 4, 2026 - 15:21 GMT

Movement Is Life Brings 2026 Health Summit to Detroit

National leaders, healthcare professionals and community voices will convene Sept. 24–25 to advance health, mobility and equitable solutions. DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Movement Is Life, a national …

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Published on September 4, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Public/Private Partnership Creatively Employs Music To Improve Early Childhood Literacy In Chicago

Education Couture, NFP and Kuumba Enterprises combine their capacities to use music to help children learn to read in Chicago and read to learn about Chicago. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ruckiya Ross and …

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Published on September 4, 2026 - 14:54 GMT

Harbin SHS Animal Rescue Confronts Dog Meat Market as Local Activists Join Fight

Rescuers in Harbin document dog trading, push authorities for enforcement and care for more than 1,500 rescued dogs. HARBIN, HEILONGJIANG, CHINA, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Harbin SHS Animal Rescue, a U.S.-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Amusement, Gaming & Casino ...
Published on September 4, 2026 - 14:42 GMT

SIG announces APR Design® Recognition for SIG Terra Versi Connect 1900 bag-in-box package

Powerful combination featuring a closed-loop dispensing solution designed for the safe, precise, and economical dosing of liquid products. SIG (SWX:SIGN) NORTHLAKE, IL, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SIG announced today …

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Published on September 4, 2026 - 14:41 GMT

CHERY UK’s August sales figures deliver highest UK market share to date at 2.53%

Chery had another record month in August, registering 2,380 vehicles and achieving its highest UK market share to date of 2.53%. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Chery had another record month in August, …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry, Consumer Goods ...
Published on September 4, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Shores Automotive Expands Mercedes-Benz Repair Capacity in Boca Raton

Shores Automotive is expanding its Mercedes-Benz repair capacity in Boca Raton, adding dedicated service space and factory XENTRY diagnostics. Shores Automotive (NASDAQ:SA) BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

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Published on September 4, 2026 - 13:38 GMT

InventionHome® Product Developer Creates Mechanical Roof-Rack Attachment for Rapid Ladder Securement

PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dale K. of Minot, ND is the creator of the Quick Ladder Latch, a newly developed vehicle roof-rack attachment designed to provide a rapid method for securing and releasing …

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Published on September 4, 2026 - 13:10 GMT

Healthy Scan Combines Palm-Based Vital Measurement with Digital Health Data Reporting

PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Modupe A. of New York, NY is the creator of Healthy Scan, a portable electronic health-monitoring device designed to collect selected physiological measurements through a palm …

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Published on September 4, 2026 - 12:40 GMT

Korean Sool Meets the World Market

‘NEXT-N’ Kicks Off Full-Scale Online and Offline Marketing for Global Buyers SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “NEXT-N KOREAN SOOL HERITAGE COLLECTION,” promoted through the export support project of the Korea Agro- …

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Published on September 4, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Birdeye Extends #1 G2 Streak to 17 Consecutive Quarters

Fall 2026 extends Birdeye’s G2 streak with 12 #1 Enterprise rankings and a total of 30 #1 rankings — more than every major competitor combined PALO ALTO, CA, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Birdeye, the leading AI …

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Published on September 4, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Viraaj Sood’s E-Book The NIL Blueprint Gives High School Student-Athletes Free Access to NIL Guidance

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In July 2021, the NCAA’s NIL policy went into effect, allowing college student-athletes to pursue opportunities and receive compensation from third parties tied to their name, …

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Published on September 4, 2026 - 11:47 GMT

Monaco Cleaners Introduces Professional Dry Cleaning Home Service to Simplify Garment Care for Brooklyn Residents

Monaco Cleaners offers convenient pickup laundry service NY, dry cleaning home service, & same-day cleaning for Brooklyn residents seeking quality garment care. BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A …

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Published on September 4, 2026 - 11:27 GMT

Montana West Sports Kicks Off College Football Season with the Football Clear Bag Collection

Stadium-Ready, Team-Proud: New Clear Bag Line Drops Just in Time for Opening Weekend DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As college football stadiums fill for opening weekend, Montana West Sports — the officially …

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Published on September 4, 2026 - 11:13 GMT

Farmers Choice Dispensary Continues Bringing a Farm Stand Feel to New Paltz Cannabis Shoppers

Farmers Choice Dispensary earns Cannabis Dispensary of the Year from the Consumer Ratings Institute for its farm-stand cannabis shops in New Paltz, NY. NEW PALTZ, NY, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Farmers Choice …

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Published on September 4, 2026 - 10:30 GMT

Connecticut Students Can Now Make The First Financial Aid Request

Connecticut is one of three states that will go first nationally by using the MyAidAward AI-assisted student aid program STANFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Virginia will be among three states participating in the …

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