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FTC, Meta and WhatsApp

FTC antitrust case against Meta can move to trial, court rules

A federal judge ruled Wednesday that a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit accusing Facebook owner Meta of holding an illegal monopoly over social media can proceed to trial, handing the agency a victory after previous setbacks in making its case in court.

The Verge · 18h

Meta must face FTC trial that could separate Instagram and WhatsApp

In a statement to The Verge, Meta spokesperson Christopher Sgro said the company is “confident” the trial will show its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp were “good”

New York Post on MSN · 23h

Meta ordered to face FTC’s antitrust lawsuit over Instagram, WhatsApp acquisitions

A judge largely denied Meta’s motion to end the case filed against Facebook in 2020 alleging that the company acted illegally to maintain its social network monopoly.

Lina Khan’s FTC went

Yahoo · 21h

Lina Khan’s FTC went after Big Tech. Trump could dial that back.

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 15: Lina Khan, Chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), testifies before the House Appropriations Subcommittee at the Rayburn House Office Building on May 15, 2024 in Washington, DC. Khan testified on the fiscal year 2025 budget ...

Reuters · 1d

The long road to replacing Lina Khan at the FTC

A change of leadership at the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, a central part of the Biden administration's pro-consumer agenda and a lightning rod for corporate criticism, will likely take months under the Trump administration.

UPI · 19h

FTC Chair Lina Khan Testifies on Capitol Hill

Chair Federal Trade Commission Lina Khan shakes hands with U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-FL during a break before the House Judiciary Committee in a hearing on "Oversight of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Capitol Hill in Washington,

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Capri and Tapestry end their $8.5 billion merger after FTC blocked it

Fashion companies Capri Holdings Limited and Tapestry -- parent companies behind the Coach and Michael Kors brands -- ended ...

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Capri, Tapestry Scrap Merger After FTC Wins Blocking Order

Capri Holdings Ltd and Tapestry Inc. scrapped their $8.5 billion plan to merge after a court order freezing the proposed ...

WJCL on MSN3h

Ask Asa: New FTC 'Click to Cancel' Rule Faces Pushback

The Federal Trade Commission wants to simplify the process for canceling recurring charges. But there are already ...

Bloomberg L.P. on MSN17h

Meta Must Face Trial After Judge Pares Some FTC Claims

Meta Platforms Inc. will face a somewhat scaled-back antitrust trial over its alleged dominance of social networking after a ...

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What Does the Election Mean for the FTC?

Historically, changes in administrations did not lead to major changes at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). There were some adjustments around the edges, but the agency mostly operated on a ...

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Federal Trade Commission gives tips on how to spot scams targeting veterans

In recognition of Veterans Day, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is sharing how family and friends can spot and avoid scams ...

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