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Proposed noncompete agreement ban under attack
About 1 in 5 American workers, nearly 30 million people, are bound by noncompete agreements.
Ruling could dampen government efforts to rein in Big Tech
The Supreme Court's latest climate change ruling could dampen efforts by federal agencies to rein in the tech industry, which went largely unregulated for decades as the government tried to catch up to changes wrought by the internet.
FTC issues new interim “red flags” regulation
The Federal Trade Commission has issued an interim final rule narrowing the breadth of those covered under the anti-identity theft “red flags” rule.
FTC releases consumer privacy tips
With the use of facial recognition technology on the rise, the Federal Trade Commission has released a report with recommendations on how companies can protect consumers’ privacy.
Editorial: A failure to enforce spam texts
A Federal Trade Commission spokeswoman had one telling comment to explain the agency’s fight against illegal spam texts.
Screen crime: Spam texts foil regulators, lure class-action attorneys
Federal and Wisconsin laws prohibit most unsolicited texts and other promotional messages. But so far, regulators have failed to reverse the boom in text spam, leading frustrated cell phone owners to file a slew of class-action lawsuits.
Appellate practioner finds her niche in brief writing
Diane Slomowitz recently took a meditation class. Not long into it, she realized everyone except her had achieved a meditative state.
FTC: Rule doesn’t limit consumer refund rights
A federal rule governing the assignment of consumer credit contracts does not limit the rights of consumers to obtain refunds to which they are otherwise entitled, the Federal Trade Commission makes clear in a new opinion letter.
FTC proposes revised kids’ online privacy rule
The Federal Trade Commission has proposed amendments to regulations under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, including an expansion to cover emerging technologies like social media networks and mobile platforms.
‘Red flags’ case ends in D.C. court
Washington (Dolan) — The D.C. Circuit has dismissed the American Bar Association’s case against the Federal Trade Commission over the application of the agency’s “red flags” rule, ending a long-running legal saga.
Mortgage modification rules issued
The Federal Trade Commission has issued new rules banning providers of mortgage foreclosure rescue and loan modification services from collecting fees from homeowners before a written offer from their lender is made and accepted.
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