- December 5, 2025
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FTC Approves Final Order in Chevron-Hess Deal
The Federal Trade Commission today finalized a consent order that resolves antitrust concerns surrounding Chevron Corporation’s acquisition of oil producer Hess Corporation. The final consent
Genshin Impact Game Developer Will be Banned from Selling Lootboxes to Teens Under 16 without Parental Consent, Pay a $20 Million Fine to Settle FTC Charges
The maker of the video game Genshin Impact has agreed to pay $20 million and to block children under 16 from making in-game purchases without
Investment, Acquisitions & IPO’s – Q3 2024
The third quarter has concluded! Now, it’s time for our quarterly investment update. Delve into the latest funding rounds and acquisitions in the realm of
FTC Approves Final Order Requiring Building Service Contractor to Stop Enforcing No-Hire Agreement
Today, the Federal Trade Commission finalized a consent order that requires building services contractor Guardian Service Industries, Inc. (Guardian) to stop enforcing a no-hire agreement.
Commit Fraud and Get Away With It – Fraud Files Blog
A little tongue-in-cheek take on committing fraud at work. No, I don’t really want you to commit fraud against your employer. I’m just trying to
YC-Backed Startups Transforming the Anti-Fraud Industry
The fight against fraud has taken center stage in today’s digital economy. As businesses transition online, the necessity for robust anti-money laundering (AML) and know
FTC Surveillance Pricing Study Indicates Wide Range of Personal Data Used to Set Individualized Consumer Prices
The Federal Trade Commission’s initial findings from its surveillance pricing market study revealed that details like a person’s precise location or browser history can be
Being an Expert Witness in Criminal Defense Cases – Fraud Files Blog
Defendants in criminal cases such as tax fraud, money laundering, or embezzlement often need forensic accountants to help evaluate complex financial situations. Should you provide
Banking on trust: The power of a community-driven approach to fraud prevention
Fraud has been a hot topic since the 1780’s when the U.S. banking system came into being. Back then, the pioneers of financial fraud often
FTC Releases Summary of Key Accomplishments
Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina M. Khan released a summary of the agency’s key accomplishments over the last four years that have improved Americans’ everyday