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FTC bans noncompete clauses

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has suggested it plans to file a lawsuit over the change

Salon

No more noncompetes, FTC says; Tenessee bill would allow teachers to carry guns

The Federal Trade Comission voted yesterday to ban nearly all noncompete agreements. Tenessee's lawmakers have passed a bill allowing teachers to carry guns on campus.

WEKU

New tech risks health care price fixing

Khan is regarded as one of the most aggressive antitrust regulators in recent U.S. history

Salon

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Lina Khan's noncompete ban is on firmer ground than her past overreach

The FTC ban could transform the U.S. business environment—if it can survive a court challenge.

Fortune

New ban on noncompetes could have big impact on health care

Sizable shares of doctors and nurses face employer restrictions on switching jobs.

Axios

Williams-Sonoma Fined By FTC For 'Made In USA' Claims

Williams-Sonoma fined by FTC for misleading 'Made in USA' claims, emphasizing the importance of accurate product labeling.

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FTC Bans Noncompete Agreements, Impacting Millions Of US Workers

FTC bans for-profit US employers from requiring noncompete agreements, impacting millions of workers. President Biden supports workers' freedom to choose e...

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The FTC just voted to ban noncompete agreements used by employers

Noncompetes were once mainly for executives, but they’ve spread to lower-wage positions.

Axios

U.S. bans noncompete agreements for nearly all jobs

The Federal Trade Commission has voted to ban employment agreements that typically prevent workers from leaving their companies for competitors, or starting competing businesses of their own.

WEKU

Is the Kroger-Albertsons merger back on?

The FTC sued to block the $25 billion merger between two of the country’s largest supermarket chains

Salon

Politicians Helped Kill Amazon's Roomba Deal

Did Elizabeth Warren help cause hundreds of layoffs in Massachusetts?

Reason

After 26,000 public comments, FTC to vote on rule banning noncompete agreements

The Federal Trade Commission will vote Tuesday on whether to issue a final rule banning noncompete agreements. The Biden administration has argued that noncompetes harm workers and stifle competition.

WEKU

Dana Mattioli's "The Everything War" describes how Amazon causes price inflation online

It's an in-depth account of the Seattle company's rise from scrappy underdog to a massive conglomerate.

Axios

6 Reasons Why Your Credit Score Dropped Even If You Pay On Time

Factors like cosigning loans, closing old credit card accounts, high credit utilization, and errors in your credit profile can reduce your credit score.

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Reason

New Privacy Rights Act Exempts Government and Gives More Power to the FTC

An interview with Consumer Choice Center Deputy Director Yaël Ossowski.

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FTC To Sue To Block Capri-Tapestry .5B Takeover: NYT

FTC considers lawsuit to block Capri Holdings acquisition by Tapestry Inc., raising antitrust concerns in luxury fashion industry.

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MGM Resorts Sues FTC Over 2023 Cyberattack Investigation

MGM Resorts International sues FTC to block investigation into 2023 cyberattack, emphasizing cybersecurity challenges and regulatory scrutiny.

International Business Times

After Long Peace, Big Tech Faces US Antitrust Reckoning

After more than a decade of leaving Big Tech largely to itself, US antitrust enforcers have cranked up the heat, with several high-profile cases underway that could radically change the way the industry's giants do business.

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International Business Times

From iRobot To Antitrust Battles: Amazon CEO Speaks Out On Regulatory Challenges

Amazon CEO criticizes regulatory obstacles, lamenting the fallout from the failed iRobot acquisition and calling for a more balanced approach.

Windows Central

What does Xbox's 'biggest technological leap' future goal actually mean? An analysis. 🤔

Microsoft is moving forward on a plan to make its future Xbox platform more versatile than ever across Windows PC, cloud gaming, and traditional under-the-tv consoles. How will it all tie together? What does that mean for YOU, the Xbox customer? Here's what we think it's going to look like.

WEKU

The government announced winners of a contest to tell real voices from deepfake audio

Four organizations won a FTC contest for their tools that help tell real audio clips from deepfakes. The winners' approaches illuminate challenges AI audio deepfakes pose.

Bored Panda

100 Surprisingly Bizarre Items Delivered To People’s Doorsteps

Whether it's intentional or just a delivery error, people find themselves receiving unexpected, odd packages in their mailboxes. The post 100 Surprisingly Bizarre Items Delivered To People’s Doorsteps first appeared on Bored Panda.

International Business Times

S. Korea Probes Temu Over Alleged False Ads, Unfair Practices: Yonhap

South Korean regulators are investigating the hugely popular Chinese shopping app Temu on suspicion of false advertising and unfair practices, the Yonhap news agency reported Monday.

International Business Times

US Lawmakers Unveil Draft Bipartisan Data Privacy Legislation

Two influential U.S. lawmakers, Senator Maria Cantwell and Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers, unveiled a draft bipartisan data privacy legislation that bolsters privacy protections for Americans by empowering them to control their personal information.

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Bipartisan Legislation Aims To Strengthen Privacy Protections For Americans

Bipartisan lawmakers collaborate on new privacy legislation to protect Americans' personal data.

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