Tag: Federal Trade Commission

QR Codes Can Hide Risky Links, F.T.C. Warns

Scammers have used QR codes to steal personal information by imitating legitimate companies or sending deceptive emails and text messages, the Federal Trade Commission said.

Supreme Court Seems Wary of In-House S.E.C. Tribunals

The justices heard arguments over whether the Constitution allows the agency to pursue enforcement actions before its own judges instead of in federal courts.

The Chicken Tycoons vs. the Antitrust Hawks

As part of a broader campaign against anticompetitive practices, the Biden administration has taken on the chicken industry. Why have the results been so paltry?

A Troubling Trump Pardon and a Link to the Kushners

A commutation for a drug smuggler named Jonathan Braun had broader implications than previously known. It puts new focus on how Donald Trump would use his clemency powers in a second term.

Fake Reviews Are Rampant Online. Can a Crackdown End Them?

A wave of regulation and industry action have placed the flourishing fake review business on notice. But experts say the problem may be insurmountable.