Archive for FTC
Google’s Settlement with the French Authorities Offers a Glimpse of Hope for News Publishers
In early June, the French competition authority, Autorité de la concurrence, announced that Google had reached an agreement with the authority to settle an antitrust ... Read More
FTC’s Google Memos Underline the Need for Legislation to Balance the Online Marketplace
In mid-March, Politico published a powerful piece of investigative reporting titled “How Washington fumbled the future,” detailing the Federal Trade Commission’s 2012 investigation into Google’s ... Read More
MPA Files Comments on FTC Review of Endorsement Guides
MPA filed comments on the FTC's Review of Endorsement Guides ... Read More
News Media Alliance Comments: Endorsement Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising
The News Media Alliance (“NMA”), by its attorneys, hereby responds to the request for comment related to the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) Guides Concerning the ... Read More
FTC Holds Hearing on the Agency’s International Role
On March 25, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) continued its hearings on “Competition and Consumer Protection in the 21st Century.” The two-day hearing was the ... Read More
New York Supreme Court Rules Firm Misled Newspaper Subscribers
The New York Supreme Court Appellate Division ruled on February 21 that Orbital Publishing, which claimed to have authorization from newspapers to operate as a ... Read More
It’s Time to Rein in the Tech Platforms’ Anticompetitive Behavior
We rely on a healthy news media to keep us informed and to ensure transparency from our leaders. But as news has moved online and ... Read More
Statement: Appointment of Maureen Ohlhausen as Acting FTC Chairman
We applaud the appointment of Maureen Ohlhausen as Acting Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Her experience and leadership will be a valuable asset ... Read More
NAA Asks FTC to Investigate Unlawful Ad-Blocking Practices
Arlington, VA – Today, two leading media organizations representing news ... Read More
