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Federal Trade Commission
Government Administration
Washington, DC 35,169 followers
Promoting competition and protecting consumers
About us
This is the official LinkedIn account of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC is a bipartisan federal agency with a unique dual mission to protect consumers and promote competition. For more than 100 years, our collegial and consensus-driven agency has championed the interests of American consumers. As we begin our second century, the FTC is dedicated to advancing consumer interests while encouraging innovation and competition in our dynamic economy. To connect with the Commission, see http://www.ftc.gov/stay-connected. PRIVACY NOTICE This is the Federal Trade Commission’s LinkedIn account. LinkedIn is controlled and operated by a third party; it is not a government website or application. The FTC’s privacy policy does not apply. Although the FTC does not routinely maintain, use, or share personally identifiable information from this site, LinkedIn and its partners may collect your information and use tracking technology. Please refer to LinkedIn’s Privacy Policy (https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy) to learn more about how the company may use your personal information. Access the FTC’s official web site at www.ftc.gov and its privacy policy at www.ftc.gov/site-information/privacy-policy. Note: The FTC does not collect personal information through this LinkedIn page. COMMENT POLICY We welcome your comments and thoughts about the information on this page. If you do have something to say, please be courteous and respectful to others. We won’t review or edit any comments before they are posted, but we will delete any comments that: - contain spam or are off-topic - use vulgar language or offensive terms that target specific groups or contain personal attacks - are sales pitches, promotions or links to commercial sites - spread clearly misleading or false information - include personal information, like home addresses, social security numbers and emails, etc.
- Website
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http://www.ftc.gov/
External link for Federal Trade Commission
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1914
- Specialties
- Consumer Protection and Competition
Locations
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Primary
600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20580, US
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Employees at Federal Trade Commission
Updates
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FTC takes action to ensure franchisees’ complaints are heard and to protect against illegal fees. New policy statement and guidance warn that franchisor contract provisions that cut off communications with government and undisclosed junk fees are unlawful. Read the press release: https://bit.ly/3VZl9ws Policy statement: https://bit.ly/460mszw Staff guidance on fees: https://bit.ly/3WkSCmr Issue Spotlight on top concerns raised by #franchisees per 2023 Request for Info: https://bit.ly/4bImq0G To facilitate continued engagement with all market participants on these topics, FTC staff is reopening the comment period for the 2023 RFI related to franchise agreements and franchisor business practices. Interested franchise stakeholders can submit comments to the Commission until October 10, 2024: https://bit.ly/4bErymw All of these franchise resources can be found at the newly launched FTC franchise website: https://ftc.gov/franchise #franchise #smallbusiness
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The FTC is looking to hire Deputy General Counsel for Legal Counsel to work in its Office of General Counsel in Washington, D.C. This role includes overseeing advice and guidance to ensure agency compliance with statutes and regulations. Apply by 8/9/24: https://bit.ly/4eRWXEV
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Anonymous messaging app targeting teens: Read the disturbing allegations in FTC and Los Angeles DA action against NGL. New on the Business Blog: https://lnkd.in/e-kM6U6m #AI #privacy
Anonymous messaging app targeting teens: Read the disturbing allegations in FTC and Los Angeles DA action against NGL
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FTC releases interim staff report on prescription drug middlemen. Report details how prescription drug middleman profit at the expense of patients by inflating drug costs and squeezing Main Street pharmacies: https://bit.ly/461nUSy Read the report: https://bit.ly/3zyubJ3 #pharmacy #pharma #healthcare #PBMs
FTC Releases Interim Staff Report on Prescription Drug Middlemen
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Warranty warnings: Don’t interfere with consumers’ right to repair. New on the Business Blog: https://lnkd.in/edWDGv98 #warranty #righttorepair
Warranty warnings: Don't interfere with consumers' right to repair
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Gig work company Arise Virtual Solutions to pay $7 million to settle FTC charges involving deceptive earnings claims and Business Opportunity Rule violations. New on the Business Blog: https://bit.ly/3RRGE10 #gigwork #businessopportunity #advertising #workathome
Gig work company to pay $7 million to settle FTC charges involving deceptive earnings claims and Business Opportunity Rule violations
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FTC moves to block Tempur Sealy’s acquisition of Mattress Firm. The Commission votes 5-0 to challenge a vertical deal seeking to combine the world’s largest mattress supplier and manufacturer with the largest U.S. mattress retailer: https://bit.ly/4brciJC #verticalmerger #mergers
FTC Moves to Block Tempur Sealy's Acquisition of Mattress Firm
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July is Military Consumer Month! Check out the Military Consumer blog to learn how to spot imposter scams: https://bit.ly/3XRNVlf Then, sign up for email updates at MilitaryConsumer.gov to get the latest on scams. #MilConsumer2024 #servicemembers #milfams #military
Military Consumer Month 2024
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The FTC is looking to hire a new Deputy General Counsel for Litigation. The role will oversee a broad portfolio of the agency's litigation, from enforcing subpoenas to defending rulemakings. Apply by 7/22/24: https://bit.ly/3RIGdpH #hiring #attorneyjobs #generalcounsel #litigation