A unanimous three-judge panel of the Eighth Circuit has vacated the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) final rule of amendments to the Negative Option Rule days before the rule’s scheduled July 14, 2025 effective date. The...more
7/17/2025
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Cancellation Rights ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
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Subscription Services ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
Recently appointed Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Andrew Ferguson affirmed last week in a memorandum to FTC staff that the 2023 Merger Guidelines will remain in effect for the foreseeable future. This decision aligns...more
3/6/2025
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Antitrust Division ,
Antitrust Provisions ,
Biden Administration ,
Competition ,
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Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Merger Agreements ,
Merger Controls ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Trump Administration