The Federal Trade Commission has taken a stand against Uber, claiming the company has been charging customers for its Uber One subscription service without their explicit permission. This legal action comes after the FTC has been pushing for easier cancellation processes for subscription services. The FTC's new "click to cancel" rule, set to take effect in May 2024, ...
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) took a significant step by filing a lawsuit against Uber. The issue? Uber's subscription service, Uber One. The FTC claims that Uber has been misleading customers about the benefits and costs of this service. They also argue that Uber makes it too hard for users to cancel their subscriptions and charges users without their explicit ...
In a recent courtroom showdown, the spotlight was on Mark Zuckerberg, as old emails surfaced. These messages, some over a decade old, showed his concerns about rivals and key deals. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) used these emails to question Zuckerberg during a lengthy trial. The FTC's lead lawyer, Daniel Matheson, grilled Zuckerberg about his past worries. Zuck...
Facebook's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, recently faced tough questions in a courtroom. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is trying to prove that Facebook is a monopoly. They claim that Facebook bought Instagram to get rid of a competitor. The FTC showed emails from 2012. In these emails, Zuckerberg talked about buying Instagram. He said that Instagram was growing fast. He...
The spotlight is on a major legal battle in Washington. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking on a social media powerhouse. The FTC claims the company bought two major rivals to eliminate competition. This move could force the company to sell off these acquisitions. The company's CEO and former COO are expected to testify. The case began under a previous admi...
The biggest legal showdown in social media history is about to kick off. The Federal Trade Commission is going head-to-head with Meta. This is not just any court battle. It is a massive court case that has been in the works for nearly six years. The focus is on whether Meta broke the rules when it bought Instagram and WhatsApp. The outcome could shake up the entire s...
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently found itself in a puzzling situation involving Amazon. Initially, the FTC claimed it couldn't pursue a case against Amazon due to significant budget and resource cuts. These cuts were part of a broader effort by the Department of Government Efficiency to reduce spending across various government agencies. The FTC's attorney...
Scammers are having a field day. In 2024, the U. S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received 2. 6 million reports of fraud. The total losses? A staggering $12. 5 billion. This is a huge increase from the $2. 5 billion lost in 2023. The most common way people lost money was through social media. Scammers are impersonating romantic interests, family members, government ...
Ever wondered why your car insurance suddenly got pricier? Well, it might have something to do with General Motors (GM) and its OnStar service. They've been gathering super-detailed info about your driving, like how fast you accelerate, how hard you brake, and how far you go. Then, they sold this data to insurance companies and others. Imagine finding out that your c...
You might know PepsiCo as the company behind your favorite soda, but did you know they're in hot water with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)? The FTC has filed a lawsuit against PepsiCo, accusing them of something called price discrimination. This means PepsiCo is alleged to have given one big retailer, rumored to be Walmart, better deals than their competitors. We...