The Latest Breaking News from The Federal Trade Commission

The wellness industry has exploded in recent years, promising everything from detoxification to disease prevention. While many products do offer real benefits, others rely on false medical claims to lure consumers into spending big. These exaggerated or outright fabricated health claims can be dangerous, especially when they replace proper medical…

The death of a loved one brings immense grief. This vulnerability makes families susceptible to predatory business practices. For decades, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) governed the funeral industry with “The Funeral Rule.” Recognizing evolved consumer needs, the FTC recently updated these rules for the first time in 30 years.…

‘It’s clear that’s exactly what’s happening here, given Media Matters’ history of holding those same figures to account,’ Media Matters president Angelo Carusone said in reaction to the probe

The Federal Trade Commission will stop challenging Microsoft's acquisition of video game company Activision Blizzard.

Mark Meador thinks the Federal Trade Commission may have the legal right to investigate nonprofits that “advocate for the interests of giant corporations” if they don’t disclose their donors.

"Now the pace of innovation has just accelerated. What used to take years to get out now takes months," Julie Brill said.

A former FTC official who served under Khan said the accusation was “shockingly out of touch with reality.”

‘Americans are tired of getting signed up for unwanted subscriptions that seem impossible to cancel,’ the FTC chairman said

The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against Uber, alleging the company used deceptive practices to market and manage its Uber One subscription service.