Federal Trade Commission
Walmart to Pay $100M to Settle FTC Allegations Over Deceptive Practices for Delivery Drivers
NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart Inc. has agreed to pay $100 million to settle allegations from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission that the retailer caused its delivery drivers to lose […] read more >
Arkansas Bill Would Bar PBMs From Selling Drugs
A measure introduced last month aims to curb conflicts of interest and protect independent pharmacies. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Trump Seeks Control of Independent Regulators With New Executive Order
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order bringing independent government agencies that regulate businesses under the White House’s power. read more >
by Associated Press -
A Personal Warning (Gwen Moritz Commentary)
A scam victim ignored warnings from her bankers, and bankers need to understand why. read more >
by Gwen Moritz -
What Employers Should Expect From the Second Trump Administration (In The Workplace 2025)
A look at potential 2025 labor law changes under the Trump administration, including updates on DOL wage rules, FTC noncompete policies, NLRB shifts, and EEOC workplace guidance. read more >
by Stuart Jackson -
FTC Sues Wine and Spirits Distributor Southern Glazer’s, Saying It Discriminates Against Smaller Stores
Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits doesn’t give smaller stores access to discounts and rebates that larger chains receive, putting the smaller stores at a competitive disadvantage, the FTC alleged. read more >
by Associated Press -
FTC’s Bid to Ban Noncompete Agreements Rejected by Federal Judge
The judge in Texas concluded that that the FTC “exceeded its statutory authority” in making the rule, which the judge called “arbitrary and capricious." read more >
by Associated Press -
FTC Ban on Noncompete Agreements Comes Under Legal Attack
At least three companies have sued the FTC after it voted to ban noncompete agreements. Their cases are now pending in Florida, Pennsylvania and Texas and the issue could end up in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. read more >
by Associated Press -
Net Neutrality Restored as FCC Votes to Regulate Internet Providers
The move effectively reinstates a net neutrality order the commission first issued in 2015 during the Obama administration. In 2017, under then-President Donald Trump, the FCC repealed those rules. read more >
by Associated Press -
FTC Approves Rule Banning Noncompete Agreements for Most Employees
Business groups have criticized the measure as casting too wide a net by blocking nearly all noncompetes. They also argue that the FTC lacks the authority to take such a step. read more >
by Associated Press -
Scammers Are Getting Better (Gwen Moritz Editor’s Note)
We need to recognize that even intelligent people can be victims. read more >
by Gwen Moritz -
Kroger, Albertsons Selling More Than 400 Stores in $1.9B Deal as They Look to Close Their Merger
Kroger will also divest the Debi Lilly Design, Primo Taglio, Open Nature, ReadyMeals and Waterfront Bistro private label brands. read more >
Cybersecurity: A Corporate Governance Priority (Frederick H. Davis Commentary)
Regulatory developments mean cybersecurity should become a corporate governance priority. read more >
by Frederick H. Davis -
11 States Consider ‘Right to Repair’ for Farming Equipment
The manufacturers argue that changing the current practice with this type of legislation would force companies to expose trade secrets. read more >
by Associated Press -
Soaring Egg Prices Prompt Demands for Price-Gouging Probe
The national average retail price of a dozen eggs hit $4.25 in December, up from $1.79 a year earlier. read more >
by Associated Press -
Proposed Ban on Noncompetes Generates Concerns
A labor law attorney’s advice to companies concerned about the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed rule that would block employers from asking workers to sign noncompete agreements? Don’t panic. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
FTC Proposes Rule That Would Ban Noncompete Clauses
Advocates of the new rule argue that noncompete agreements contribute to wage stagnation because one of the most effective ways to secure higher pay is switching companies. read more >
by Associated Press -
US Lawmakers Skeptical Grocery Merger Will Mean Lower Prices
The CEOs of Kroger and Albertsons insisted there will still be competition, and said a merger will help them counter growing rivals like Walmart, Costco and Amazon. read more >
by Associated Press -
What Spiking US Veterinary Prices Reveal About Inflation
Like many services, veterinary care is labor-intensive; worker pay makes up about half the cost of running a practice. read more >
FTC Plans Inquiry Into Pharmacy Benefit Manager Practices
The agency is looking at drug manufacturer rebates and how they affect formulary design and the cost of drugs. read more >
by Associated Press -
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