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Vizio Fined $2M Over Data Collection From TVs

Vizio Fined $2M Over Data Collection From TVs

The FTC says Vizio failed to properly disclose to consumers that it was collecting information about their viewing habits and sharing it with third parties.

By Matthew Heller | February 6, 2017

Walgreens to Pay $2 Billion Less for Rite Aid

Walgreens to Pay $2 Billion Less for Rite Aid

The amended terms of the megamerger reflect the companies' efforts to obtain regulatory approval.

By Matthew Heller | January 30, 2017

Western Union Fined $585M for Aiding Scams

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Western Union Fined $585M for Aiding Scams

U.S. authorities say Western Union's own agents processed payments for fraudsters in return for a share of the proceeds.

By Matthew Heller | January 20, 2017

Herbalife to Revamp Distributor Compensation

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Herbalife to Revamp Distributor Compensation

The company will restructure its compensation system to settle FTC charges that it made false promises to distributors about their potential income.

By Matthew Heller | July 15, 2016

Warner Bros. Faulted Over Game Promotion

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Warner Bros. Faulted Over Game Promotion

“Companies like Warner Brothers need to be straight with consumers in their online ad campaigns," the Federal Trade Commission says.

By Matthew Heller | July 12, 2016

Staples, Office Depot Stocks Dive on Merger Demise

Staples, Office Depot Stocks Dive on Merger Demise

The two office supply giants scuttled their proposed $6.3 billion merger after a judge said regulators had shown it would be anticompetitive.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | May 11, 2016

Oracle Settles FTC Charges Over Java Security

Oracle Settles FTC Charges Over Java Security

The regulator alleged Oracle misled consumers into believing its updates addressed security issues that hackers could exploit.

By Matthew Heller | December 21, 2015

FTC Rejects Staples’ Offer on Office Depot Deal

FTC Rejects Staples’ Offer on Office Depot Deal

Staples' proposal to divest up to $1.25 billion of commercial contracts isn't enough to ease the FTC's concerns that the merger will stifle competition.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | December 21, 2015

Wyndham Settles FTC’s Data Security Charges

Wyndham Settles FTC’s Data Security Charges

The settlement may serve as a template for future enforcement actions against companies over "unreasonable data security."

By Matthew Heller | December 9, 2015

Third Point Hedge Fund Settles Antitrust Case

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Third Point Hedge Fund Settles Antitrust Case

The New York hedge fund failed to seek antitrust clearance before acquiring shares in Yahoo.

By Matthew Heller | August 25, 2015

FTC Can Sue Wyndham For Cyber Breach: Court

FTC Can Sue Wyndham For Cyber Breach: Court

An appeals court denied Wyndham's motion to dismiss the case against the company for 'exposing consumer data to the risk of theft.'

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | August 24, 2015

FTC Tackles Meaning of ‘Unfair Competition’

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FTC Tackles Meaning of ‘Unfair Competition’

For the first time, the agency outlines how it will use its unfairness powers under antitrust law but a GOP commissioner dissents.

By Matthew Heller | August 14, 2015

Dollar Tree Closes $9B Family Dollar Acquisition

Dollar Tree Closes $9B Family Dollar Acquisition

The merger clears the final regulatory hurdle after the discount retailers agree to sell 330 Family Dollar stores.

By Matthew Heller | July 7, 2015

FTC’s Antitrust Case ‘Pure Fiction’: Sysco

FTC’s Antitrust Case ‘Pure Fiction’: Sysco

The Federal Trade Commission's attempt to block Sysco's takeover of US Foods heads to a U.S. district court.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | May 5, 2015

FTC Sues to Block Sysco-US Foods Merger

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FTC Sues to Block Sysco-US Foods Merger

Proposed divestitures by Sysco and US Foods would not "counteract the significant competitive harm caused by the merger," says the Federal Trade Commission.

By Matthew Heller | February 20, 2015