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FTC asks to delay Amazon trial over 'dire' resources, then quickly backtracks
The Federal Trade Commission is in a "dire resource situation," a federal lawyer said on a call about its major lawsuit against Amazon. Within hours, he retracted the claim.
FTC reverses its request for a delay in an Amazon trial, says it has resources to litigate the case
FTC lawyer Jonathan Cohen asked a federal judge during a hearing on Wednesday to delay the September trial and relax deadlines in the case, citing budgetary and staffing shortfalls. But Cohen did an about-face later in the day, telling U.S. District Judge John Chun in a brief letter that the statements he made in court were incorrect.
FTC no longer seeks DOGE-related delay in Amazon trial
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission said on Wednesday it does not need to delay a September trial against Amazon , reversing an attorney's statement earlier in the day that resource shortfalls due to cost-cutting required an extension.
FTC backtracks on claim that it lacks resources for Amazon case
The Federal Trade Commission yesterday asked a court for extra time before proceeding on a case against Amazon, claiming its resources are too constrained, before reversing course just hours later. Why it matters: This suggests that the FTC may struggle to meet its responsibilities,
FTC asks judge to delay Amazon trial due to resource constraints
A lawyer for the Federal Trade Commission says the agency needs to seek a trial delay in a case against Amazon due to staffing and budgetary challenges.
Americans lost $5.7 billion to investment scams in 2024, FTC says. Here's how to protect yourself
Americans lost $5.7 billion to investment fraud in 2024, up 24% from 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission.
Is Microsoft in Hot Water With The FTC Over AI Operations Antitrust Issues?
FTC launches an extensive antitrust probe into Microsoft’s AI operations, scrutinizing data practices and training costs. The ...
FTC Claims That It Can’t Take on Amazon Case Due to DOGE Cuts, Then Changes Its Mind
The trial case in question involves Amazon’s alleged manipulative practices in signing users up for subscriptions. At a ...
FTC to grill Mark Zuckerberg at antitrust trial as it seeks Instagram breakup amid Big Tech crackdown
The feds want to grill Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg next month during the antitrust trial seeking to unwind its Instagram ...
Trump’s FTC Moves Ahead With Broad Microsoft Antitrust Probe
The US Federal Trade Commission is moving ahead with a sprawling antitrust probe of Microsoft Corp. that was opened in the ...
FTC asks to delay Amazon Prime deceptive practices case, citing staffing shortfalls
The FTC’s request to delay due to staffing constraints comes amid a push by the Trump administration’s Department of ...
FTC backs off request for more time in case against Amazon
The Federal Trade Commission said Wednesday it is ready to litigate its case against Amazon for alleged deceptive practices, ...
The FTC has enough staff to pursue its case against Amazon after all
The Federal Trade Commission doesn’t have any staffing issues that will impact its ability to face Amazon in trial after all, ...
Fate of the FTC’s Continued Independence Hangs in the Balance
Judge Beryl Howell of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted Wilcox’s motion for summary judgment and ...