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A horrific new story hits our feeds every day. Social media platforms and other online spaces are drowning in a flood of abusive generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) content. Like with anything on the internet, users...more
The Federal Trade Commission recently held The Age Verification Workshop to examine issues on a wide range of issues related to age verification and estimation technologies. The biggest takeaway from the January 28 workshop...more
On January 30, 2026, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent letters to 42 law firms warning that their participation in a diversity certification program could potentially create liability under federal antitrust laws...more
On January 27, 2026, the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) published a Special Advisory Bulletin (the “SAB”) addressing key considerations for pharmaceutical manufacturers' offering...more
During the Jan. 27 workshop, Federal Trade Commission (FTC or the Commission) officials emphasized that they are committed to using all “lawful tools at [their] disposal” to go after “anticompetitive” noncompete agreements....more
Welcome to this month’s issue of The BR Privacy & Security Download, the digital newsletter of Blank Rome’s Privacy, Security & Data Protection practice. ...more
The Federal Trade Commission issued warning letters to 42 law firms regarding potential antitrust concerns tied to participation in Diversity Lab’s “Mansfield Certification” program, citing risks of competitor coordination in...more
Late last month, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it has submitted a draft Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“ANPRM”) concerning the FTC’s Rule Concerning the Use of Prenotification Negative Option Plans,...more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently revised the filing thresholds and filing fees applicable to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR)....more
Dear Littler, I’m a marketing manager at a nationwide retailer. One of our sales associates is an aspiring “influencer” who asked if she could film a short video showcasing our new products for social media. This could be...more
Key Takeaways - The FTC indicated it is not pursuing a national rule to ban noncompetition agreements but will continue bringing targeted enforcement actions against agreements it deems overly broad or unjustified....more
Key Takeaways - Federal agencies are increasing their enforcement attention on DEI programs. Recent messaging by the FTC and EEOC reflects focus on whether DEI initiatives result in differential treatment based on any...more
The Federal Trade Commission's recent victory blocking Edwards Lifesciences Corp.'s proposed acquisition of JenaValve Technology Inc. offers lessons for parties advancing future transactions for innovators of medical devices,...more
SpaceX’s acquisition of xAI, valued at approximately $1.25 trillion, represents one of the most consequential mergers ever announced in the technology and aerospace sectors....more
On January 28, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) hosted a workshop on age assurance, where FTC leadership signaled new guidance may be forthcoming to clarify potential conflicts between age assurance efforts and federal law....more
The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) advertising disclosure rules for “material connections” are not new. The FTC has long required that advertising contain clear and conspicuous disclosures of endorsements and other material...more
In 2025, the U.S. digital asset landscape evolved more dramatically than in any year since the industry’s inception. A pro‑innovation White House, an active Congress, and key regulators — including the U.S. Securities and...more
Administrations and the FTC may have changed, but junk fees and strikethrough pricing remain hot enforcement and litigation topics. Join BakerHostetler attorneys Julie Singer Brady, Jack Ferry and Randy Shaheen as they bring...more
In this month's article, we share some of our top "bites" covered during the January 2026 webinar....more
On Friday, January 30, 2026, Andrew Ferguson, the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), sent warning letters to over 40 law firms about their purported involvement in the Mansfield Certification program, a diversity...more
On January 20, 2026, President Trump issued an executive order titled, “Stopping Wall Street from Competing with Main Street Homebuyers” (the “Order”) that requires antitrust enforcers to evaluate institutional activity in...more
FTC Settles with Two Business Opportunity Companies and Their Officers for Allegedly Deceptive Business Practices. On January 23, the FTC filed two stipulated orders in the U.S District Court for the Central District of...more
To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week. Federal Activities: On January 30, the...more
Last week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) revived its efforts to update the Negative Option Rule. ...more
Loyalty programs — such as discount incentives, rebate programs and bundled packages — have occupied a contested space under the eye of U.S. antitrust regulators. Originally published on Law360 - February 2, 2026....more
