FTC Ends Fight Over Microsoft-Activision Deal

May 26, 2025

Catenaa, Monday, May 26, 2025-The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has officially ended its legal effort to block Microsoft’s $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, marking the conclusion of a nearly two-year regulatory battle over the gaming industry’s largest-ever merger. The FTC filed an order to dismiss its administrative complaint on Thursday, days after an […]

FTC, Nevada Sue IML for $1.2B Crypto Fraud Targeting Youth

May 9, 2025

Catenaa, Friday, May 09, 2025-The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the state of Nevada filed suit Thursday against IM Mastery Academy, also known as IML, alleging the firm defrauded consumers of $1.2 billion through deceptive investment training programs focused on cryptocurrency, forex, and stock markets. The complaint accuses IML — operating under various names including […]

US Chamber of Commerce Lawsuit Targets FTC ‘Noncompete Ban’

May 4, 2024

WASHINGTON, Thursday, April 25, 2024- The US Chamber of Commerce filed a lawsuit against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Wednesday, April 24, to block the agency’s recent ban on noncompete agreements. The Chamber argues that the FTC overstepped its authority by enacting the rule. Noncompete agreements restrict employees from working for a competitor within […]