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A federal judge in Texas on Tuesday set aside the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) ban on employment noncompete agreements. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES
Aug 21, 2024

Texas judge sets aside ban on noncompete agreements

A federal judge in Texas on Tuesday set aside the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) ban on employment noncompete agreements. 

Jul 31, 2023

Mergers or monopolies? U.S. Chamber questions FTC guidelines

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has come out against the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice’s recent release of its new merger guidelines.

Jun 30, 2023

PA ranks 12th in investment fraud losses, study says

Pennsylvania ranks No. 12 in the U.S. in losses to investment fraud in 2022.

Jul 7, 2021

Robocalls may start to fade thanks to new FCC requirement to identify and block scammers

Could consumers dream about one day actually being able to pick up their phones and answer a call from a number they don't recognize? 

Jun 30, 2021

Amazon wants FTC Chair Lina Khan recused from all its cases

Amazon has formally requested that newly appointed Federal Trade Commission chair Lina Khan be recused from all Amazon (AMZN)-related antitrust cases before the agency.

Jun 7, 2021

Lehigh Cement acquisition of Keystone Cement called off

Lehigh Cement has abandoned plans to acquire Bath-based Keystone Cement after the Federal Trade Commission opposed the plan.

May 21, 2021

FTC acts to halt Lehigh Cement’s $151M acquisition of Keystone Cement

The Federal Trade Commission wants to stop Lehigh Cement Co. from acquiring competitor Keystone Cement Co. saying the deal would be a detriment to regional competition.