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
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Trump Shared AI-Edited Photos of Iranian Women Protesters Facing Imprisonment
President Trump posted images of Iranian women protesters under threat, but mixed AI enhancements with real cases, complicating efforts to verify their situation amid…
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
Small Farms Drive Diverse Agriculture in Taiwan’s Yunlin County
Yunlin County in southwestern Taiwan features a patchwork of small farms producing a variety of crops, reflecting historical land policies and geographic constraints
Juries Hold Meta and YouTube Liable for Harm to Children
California juries found Meta and YouTube negligent for addicting children and causing harm, awarding $6 million in damages amid growing calls for stricter platform…
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
NASA’s University Leadership Initiative Marks 10 Years of Aeronautical Innovation
Since 2016, NASA’s University Leadership Initiative has funded research at over 100 universities, driving advances in aviation technology and workforce development
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