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FTC Sues Live Nation and Ticketmaster Over Illegal Ticket Resale Scheme

The Federal Trade Commission and seven states filed a lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster, alleging the companies illegally coordinated with ticket brokers to harvest millions of dollars worth of tickets and resell them at substantial markups. The complaint accuses the entertainment giants of deceiving consumers through bait-and-switch pricing tactics and false ticket purchase limits.

•FTC alleges Live Nation/Ticketmaster coordinated with brokers to harvest tickets and resell at inflated prices
•Companies accused of bait-and-switch pricing and false ticket purchase limits
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FTC and DOJ Report 32 Merger Enforcement Actions in Fiscal Year 2024

The Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice released their annual Hart-Scott-Rodino report showing they took 32 merger enforcement actions in fiscal year 2024 to block potentially anti-competitive deals. Companies filed 2,031 transaction notifications under the HSR Act, with about 25% valued at over $1 billion.

•Federal agencies took 32 merger enforcement actions in FY 2024, with the FTC bringing 18 cases including 6 that went to litigation
•Companies notified agencies of 2,031 transactions under HSR Act, approximately 500 valued at more than $1 billion
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FTC Submits Deregulation Plan to White House Under Trump Order

Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson submitted comprehensive recommendations to the White House Office of Management and Budget for eliminating anticompetitive regulations across federal agencies. The report responds to President Trump's Executive Order targeting rules that exclude market entrants and protect incumbent businesses.

•FTC Chairman Ferguson submitted deregulation recommendations to OMB responding to Trump's executive order
•Report targets Biden-era rules giving contract preferences to disadvantaged businesses
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FTC Opens Public Inquiry Into Employee Noncompete Agreements

The Federal Trade Commission has launched a comprehensive public inquiry to examine the scope and effects of employer noncompete agreements, signaling potential future enforcement actions. The agency is seeking public comments through November 3, 2025, particularly from employees and employers affected by these restrictive agreements.

•FTC opens 60-day public comment period ending November 3, 2025, to gather information on noncompete agreement practices
•Trump-Vance administration FTC specifically targeting 'worst offenders' to restore labor market fairness
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FTC Orders Pet Cremation Giant to Drop Noncompete Agreements for 1,800 Workers

The Federal Trade Commission has ordered Gateway Services, Inc. and its subsidiary to immediately stop enforcing noncompete agreements that restricted nearly 1,800 employees from working in the pet cremation industry anywhere in the U.S. for one year after leaving the company.

•FTC ordered Gateway Services to stop enforcing noncompete agreements affecting nearly 1,800 workers nationwide
•Company imposed blanket one-year industry restrictions on all employees regardless of position or access to confidential information
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FTC Closes Truck Manufacturer Antitrust Probe After Securing Commitments

The Federal Trade Commission has closed its antitrust investigation into four major truck manufacturers that control up to 99% of the U.S. heavy-duty truck market after securing written commitments addressing competition concerns over their environmental partnership with California regulators.

•Four manufacturers controlling 99% of heavy-duty truck market secured FTC deal to close antitrust investigation
•Clean Truck Partnership with California regulators raised concerns about market coordination and output restrictions
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