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FTC loses appeal to stop Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal that already happened

The deal went through in 2023 after a court denied the FTC's request for an injunction. An appeals court today upheld that denial.

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Microsoft wins appeal in FTC challenge to $69 bln Activision Blizzard deal

A federal appeals court on Wednesday rejected a legal challenge by the Federal Trade Commission to Microsoft's $69 billion purchase of “Call of Duty” maker Activision Blizzard.

Engadget on MSN · 1d

Appeals court once again upholds Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard

The Ninth Circuit US Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court's ruling that Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard did not violate antitrust laws. The Federal Trade Commission had sued to block the merger of these large gaming brands on claims that the new entity would fall afoul of antitrust laws.

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The Morning After: What we learned from the FTC v. Meta antitrust trial (so far)

Years after the Federal Trade Commission sued Meta in a bid to halt acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp, the trial that ...

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FTC Finalizes Updates to COPPA Rule: What You Need To Know

On April 22, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published final updates to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Rule (COPPA Rule).

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FTC bans hidden fees for live events and short-term rentals, effective May 12

In a newly published FAQ, the FTC offers a guide for these types of businesses, providing detailed information about pricing ...

What we’ve learned from the FTC v. Meta antitrust trial

FTC v. Meta is unlikely to be fully settled anytime soon, the trial has successfully uncovered tons of new details about the ...

Trump's FTC antitrust cops just got a loud warning about blocking tech tie-ups

President Trump's antitrust cops just received a loud warning about attempts to block any future technology mergers as the ...

FTC v. Meta live: Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri takes the stand

Former TikTok director of UX research Eric Morrison testifies in a short video deposition that as of 2022, unlike Facebook and Instagram, TikTok “was not necessarily serving that need to connect to ...

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Illinois and Minnesota AGs Join FTC’s Lawsuit Against Private Equity Firm

Kwame Raoul and Minnesota AG Keith Ellison have joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in a lawsuit to block ...

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FTC rule forces fee transparency in ticketing and lodging industries

Ticketing and short-term lodging businesses will be prohibited from hiding "convenience" and other fees from consumers under ...

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DOJ, FTC open inquiry into the concert industry

The inquiry comes a month after an executive order from President Trump - issued on the advice of Kid Rock - to combat ticket ...

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No More Hidden Hotel Fees? New FTC Rule and Legislation Target Price Transparency

A new FTC rule requiring transparent prices for hotels, online booking sites, and short-term rentals takes effect May 12.

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FTC, DOJ order federal agencies to root out rules stifling competition

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission and Justice Antitrust Division on Monday directed federal agencies to list regulations that ...

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