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Meta is finally bringing ads to WhatsApp
The ads will be shown to users only within WhatsApp’s “Updates” tab to separate them from people’s personal conversations.
Why the International Trade Commission is such an appealing forum for patent disputes
Bert Reiser and Ruthie Wu of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP discuss the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit's ...
Federal Trade Commission investigates Media Matters, watchdog sued by Musk
Musk sued the liberal nonprofit in 2023 after it published a report that showed mainstream ads appearing beside pro-Nazi content on his social media site X.
News Rating Agencies Under Federal Scrutiny
The Federal Trade Commission is investigating whether advertisers and companies that claim to rate media fairness are ...
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FTC now has three Republicans and no Democrats instead of the typical 3-2 split
The Federal Trade Commission now has three commissioners, and all of them are Republicans. The FTC historically had a 3–2 partisan split, with the president's party having a one-seat advantage.
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Federal Trade Commission's crackdown on junk fees goes into effect this week, here's how you can save money
Say goodbye to hidden fees because starting on Monday, the Federal Trade Commission will implement its new rule on unfair or deceptive fees. They have been the source of a lot of frustration for ...
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New federal rule bans hidden hotel and ticket junk fees
Booking websites for hotels, vacation rentals, and concert and sports tickets must now disclose all mandatory fees in ...
New ‘Click-to-Cancel’ rule to help consumers cancel subscriptions
Beginning July 14, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission’s “Click-to-Cancel” rule will go into effect, making it easier for consumers to end recurring subscriptions and memberships. According to the ...