#Facebook wants FTC Chair to recuse herself from antitrust probe

#Facebook wants FTC Chair to recuse herself from antitrust probe

“#Facebook wants FTC Chair to recuse herself from antitrust probe” Facebook asked the Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday to recuse Chair Lina Khan from any antitrust actions against the company, arguing that her history of criticizing big tech companies means she cannot be impartial.  The company pointed to Khan’s academic writing, in which she said…

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#Vitamin sellers flagged by feds got coronavirus aid loans

#Vitamin sellers flagged by feds got coronavirus aid loans

“#Vitamin sellers flagged by feds got coronavirus aid loans” A trio of supplements sellers snagged millions in coronavirus relief loans last spring — all within weeks of getting dinged by the feds for questionable claims about their products, The Post has learned. The vitamin marketers joined the rush for Paycheck Protection Program aid in early…

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#FTC announces lawsuit against Facebook for ‘illegal monopolization’

#FTC announces lawsuit against Facebook for ‘illegal monopolization’

“#FTC announces lawsuit against Facebook for ‘illegal monopolization’” The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today announced its lawsuit against Facebook alleging the company has formed an illegal monopoly based on anticompetitive practices. According to a notice from the FTC, the suit involves the company’s Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp services as well as Facebook‘s alleged imposition…

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