South Africa’s AI Draft Policy Risks Wasting Its Global Platinum Leverage
Despite its unique position in global AI infrastructure and critical minerals, South Africa’s draft AI policy lacks enforceable terms to secure sovereign benefits from…
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FTC Blocks Collusion Among Major Ad Agencies Over Brand Safety Rules
The FTC and several states acted to end unlawful coordination by top advertising agencies that restricted digital ad competition through uniform brand safety standards…
FTC Highlights Enforcement Priorities in Senate Testimony
Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson outlined the agency’s recent efforts to protect consumers, promote competition, and prepare for new online abuse legislation
FTC Orders Rollins to End Noncompete Agreements for 18,000 Workers
The Federal Trade Commission directs Rollins, Inc. to stop enforcing noncompete clauses, aiming to improve worker mobility and competition in the pest-control industry
FTC Halts Student Loan Debt Relief Scam Collecting $8.8 Million
The Federal Trade Commission has secured a court order against companies falsely promising federal student loan forgiveness for illegal upfront fees
FTC and DOJ Extend Comment Period on Competitor Collaboration Guidance
The FTC and Department of Justice have extended the deadline to May 21 for public input on updated business collaboration antitrust guidance
Court Orders Timeshare Exit Scheme Operator to Pay $140 Million
A federal court has fined Christopher Carroll $140 million for deceptive practices in a timeshare exit scheme that defrauded consumers, mostly older adults
FTC Halts Nationwide Health Insurance Scam Targeting Consumers
The FTC has temporarily stopped a deceptive telemarketing operation that fraudulently sold non-insurance health plans to consumers across the US