FTC, Amazon and resource constraints

FTC backs off request for more time in case against Amazon
The Federal Trade Commission said Wednesday it is ready to litigate its case against Amazon for alleged deceptive practices, despite an earlier request in the day for more time.
FTC backtracks on claim that it lacks resources for Amazon case
The Federal Trade Commission yesterday asked a court for extra time before proceeding on a case against Amazon, claiming its resources are too constrained, before reversing course just hours later. Why it matters: This suggests that the FTC may struggle to meet its responsibilities,
FTC Flip-Flops on Scant Resource Claim in Amazon Prime Case (3)
The US Federal Trade Commission quickly walked back comments that resource constraints at the agency will hamper its ability to start a trial in September challenging Amazon.com Inc.’s Prime subscription practices,
FTC Clarifies Misstep: No Resource Constraints for Amazon Prime Trial
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) clarifies its position, stating it has no resource constraints for the upcoming trial against Amazon's Prime program. Initially, an FTC lawyer's remarks suggested otherwise,
FTC Reverses Its Request for a Delay in an Amazon Trial, Says It Has Resources to Litigate the Case
The Federal Trade Commission has walked back comments that a lack of resources is interfering with the agency’s ability to be ready for a September trial over Amazon’s Prime program
Amazon (AMZN) Heading to the Dock On Claims it Duped Prime Customers After FTC Backtrack
Shares in Amazon (AMZN) were lower today as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said it was, after all, ready to take the tech giant to court in
Fate of the FTC’s Continued Independence Hangs in the Balance
Judge Beryl Howell of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted Wilcox’s motion for summary judgment and ...
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FTC Granted Injunction in Small Business Lending Case
On February 20, a judge for the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California granted the FTC a preliminary injunction against a small business financing company.
States Ramp Up Car Privacy Enforcement Using Tricks Old and New
Carmakers are in the crosshairs of state enforcers, with California becoming the latest to target the industry’s data ...
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How the FTC's War on Mergers Ends, Why It Matters
There is nothing inherently wrong with the merger of two companies. Many on the left have adopted the view that mergers and ...
National Law Review2d
Trump Administration Halts Appeals of Rulings Blocking FTC Noncompete Ban
The federal government has filed motions to stay two ongoing appeals of rulings that blocked the Federal Trade Commission’s ...
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FTC Director of Bureau of Consumer Protection Reminds Consumers that the FTC Means Business When it Comes to Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs)
On March 10, 2025, the Director of the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection published a blog entry on the ...
Practical Law The Journal
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An ex-head of the FTC and his co-author lament the politicisation of antitrust enforcement
Undermining regulatory independence in America and Britain will deter investment, write William Kovacic and John Vickers ...