Official source-backed press and litigation releases, linked to their original records.
Complaint alleges scheme operators used false threats to collect over $20 million in often-fictitious debts from consumers At the Federal Trade Commission’s request, a federal court has temporarily halted and frozen the
Proposed order requires companies to advertise true rental prices, clearly and conspicuously disclose fees and stop improperly withholding security deposits The nation’s largest property manager of single-family rental h
Newly unredacted material sheds light on Amazon’s alleged scheme to manipulate auction results to meet corporate financial targets The Federal Trade Commission and 22 states recently filed an updated version of their com
The Securities and Exchange Commission today adopted amendments to the rules that define which registered investment companies, investment advisers, and business development companies qualify as small entities for purpos
Riverside Payments falsely promised to save small businesses money on payment-processing services but failed to disclose fees and auto-renewing contracts, complaint alleges Payment processor Riverside Payments Inc., its
The Securities and Exchange Commission took another step forward today to assist broker-dealers and other market participants on the path to central clearing of U.S. Treasury securities by issuing exemptive relief relate
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged two foreign-operated, Colorado-incorporated entities, BG Wealth Sharing Ltd and DSJ Exchange Pty Ltd, for orchestrating a fraud scheme that used false SEC filings to b
Letters cite FTC enforcement actions against alleged violators With open enrollment season for healthcare plans in progress, Federal Trade Commission staff are sending warning letters to 25 companies that market or gener
Agency stopped 19 FTC-impersonation websites and secured more than $80 million in consumer redress The Federal Trade Commission released the following highlights from the agency’s ongoing efforts to combat impersonation
Agencies allege restaurant software and fintech firm deceptively touts costs and “24/7/365” customer support The Federal Trade Commission, the People of the State of California by and through the Los Angeles County Couns
Commission orders seek pricing and compensation methodology from major airlines, ride-sharing companies and food-delivery firms The Federal Trade Commission today ordered nine major airlines, ride-sharing companies and f
Federal Trade Commission Bureau of Competition Director Daniel Guarnera issued the following statement in response to the announcement that Platinum Equity and its portfolio company, PlayPower, abandoned the proposed acq
The Federal Trade Commission, joined by 20 states, sued Dollar General Corporation for engaging in long-running deceptive pricing practices by routinely charging customers more at the register than the prices displayed o
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the Division of Examinations’ Fiscal Year 2027 examination priorities. The annual report identifies key areas of focus as the Division carries out its mission to pro
Agency alleges corporate and individual defendants deceived travelers seeking passport services by impersonating the federal government The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against GovAssist LLC, Entry LLC and S
Court enters $106.8 million judgment and orders defendants to turn over assets At the Federal Trade Commission’s request, a federal court has permanently banned the operators of an alleged debt relief scheme that targete
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the French Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) announced that they have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) designed to facilitate consultation and inf
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Services Agency of Japan (FSA) convened the Autumn SEC-FSA Financial Regulatory Dialogue in Tokyo on Oct. 19, 2026.The SEC–FSA Dialogue builds upon long
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced today that it will host a roundtable on November 9, 2026, to discuss the use of machine-understandable data and Super Intelligence (SI) and related risks and costs.“In the
Order addresses concerns that proposed deal would harm competition in markets for media agency services and audience data services The Federal Trade Commission has taken steps to preserve competition in the digital adver
Older adults continue to report losing far more money to investment scams than to any other fraud type, the FTC’s report finds The Federal Trade Commission issued its latest report to Congress on protecting older adults,
FTC alleges the merger of close rivals would significantly reduce price and quality competition in already concentrated market for outdoor commercial playground equipment Today, the Federal Trade Commission sued to block
Complaint alleges REPS earned millions by unlawfully bypassing ticket-issuer security measures to exceed purchasing limits The Federal Trade Commission sued REPS & Company Inc., alleging the ticket broker illegally circu
The Federal Trade Commission is sending payments totaling more than $9.8 million to consumers harmed by Walmart’s alleged failure to stop scammers that took hundreds of millions of dollars from U.S. consumers using the c
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee announced that it will hold a meeting on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 10 a.m. to continue discussing IPO modernization and exp
Digital Forensics charges consumers thousands of dollars but fails to provide promised services and engages in deceptive review practices, FTC alleges A federal court has granted the Federal Trade Commission’s request to
Commission cites evidence it alleges shows that Shkreli repeatedly violated a 2022 order that banned him from working in the pharmaceutical industry for life The Federal Trade Commission and seven states today asked a fe
The Securities and Exchange Commission today proposed amendments to the Investment Company Act “cross-trading rule,” which permits transactions in securities between a registered fund and its affiliates under certain con
Complaint alleges Greenway Auto Group deceived consumers by advertising prices thousands of dollars below actual prices and sending false prize mailers The Federal Trade Commission today announced Greenway Auto Group has
Agency charged that the company deceptively marketed cash advance services and obstructed cancellations The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $15.8 million to consumers impacted by cash advance app company Cl
FTC action signals continued Robinson-Patman Act enforcement to protect consumers, small businesses The Federal Trade Commission secured changes to a partnership agreement between T-shirt manufacturer Gildan Activewear S
The Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Agriculture launched a joint public inquiry regarding issues affecting agricultural equipment manufacturing and distribution markets, including potential anticompet
The Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Agriculture launched a joint public inquiry regarding issues affecting agricultural equipment manufacturing and distribution markets, including potential anticompet
The Securities and Exchange Commission today moved for entry of a final judgment by consent against Stephen Kenneth Leech II, the former co-chief investment officer of registered investment adviser Western Asset Manageme
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Compliance Outreach Program announced today that it will host a virtual national seminar for investment companies and investment advisers on November 19, 2026. The purpose of the
The Federal Trade Commission announced it is sending more than $100,000 in redress payments to consumers deceived by online marketplace GOAT. The refunds are part of a settlement over allegations the company failed to ho
The Securities and Exchange Commission, in coordination with other U.S. and global financial regulators, today issued a joint investor bulletin as part of World Investor Week (WIW). The bulletin encourages investors to b
Proposed settlements recover $1.85 million for injured consumers and give certain franchisees the option to cancel their franchise agreements without penalty Franchisor Premier Franchising Group LLC (PFG) and its former
Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson today sent letters to 24 of the nation’s largest healthcare services companies, reminding them of their legal obligation to provide patients with timely, accurate and
Settlement with Southern Glazer’s will help level the playing field for small businesses and facilitate consumer access to lower-priced wine and spirits at local retailers The Federal Trade Commission secured a settlemen
Lens.com hides bogus ‘taxes & fees’ charge that often doubles the price of contact lenses for consumers, the FTC and states allege Today, the Federal Trade Commission, joined by the Utah and Nevada Attorneys General, sue
The Securities and Exchange Commission today proposed new rules and amendments to provide a tailored framework for the custody of crypto assets for registered investment advisers and regulated funds, i.e. registered inve
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Examinations today published its new handbook, “The SEC Exam Handbook: A Practical Guide on Process and Engagement,” which replaces and expands upon the previous exami
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged private fund adviser Meyer Global Management LLC (MGM) and its CEO, Owen E.H. Meyer, with defrauding investors and MGM-managed funds in connection with investments in
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against Christopher Kenji Dinelli and Jacob David “Kobe” Frankel for allegedly orchestrating a fraud scheme that raised more than $8.7 million from 35 invest
The Securities and Exchange Commission today voted to propose rule amendments that would facilitate capital formation in the public and private markets by expanding retail investor choice and promoting innovation in regu
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged multiple entities that are likely operated by individuals located overseas for defrauding hundreds of retail investors, including many in the U.S., through so-called i
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced settled charges against New York-based investment adviser Zoe Financial Inc. for failing to fully and fairly disclose material facts concerning conflicts of interest
The Federal Trade Commission and a coalition of state attorneys general have secured a significant settlement agreement with pesticide manufacturing giant Corteva Inc. that will lead to lower pesticide prices for America
