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FTC Weighs Probe Into TripAdvisor’s Deleted Reviews

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TripAdvisor could be in hot water with federal regulators over its decision to delete negative reviews on its site, according to news in USA Today on Wednesday (Nov. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis) reportedly received a letter by the FTC last week confirming that the Commission is looking into the matter, after Baldwin called for such action.

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Automakers Worry That Qualcomm Appeal Could Boost Cost Of 5G Cars

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If microchip supplier Qualcomm wins its case on appeal, the cost of connected cars using 5G technology will skyrocket, automakers and suppliers said in court filings on Friday (Nov. The legal saga started in 2017 when the FTC accused Qualcomm of operating a monopoly and charging exorbitant licensing fees. 29), Reuters reported.

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FTC Announces NetSpend Is Refunding Customers As Part Of A Settlement

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The FTC noted NetSpend will mail a refund check within 30 days after the customer makes the request. The FTC warned consumers to keep in mind they don’t have to pay to get a refund in any FTC cases. In April after a lengthy legal process with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the NetSpend Corp.

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Investigations Of Big Tech Look Set To Multiply Across DOJ, FTC

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News comes, as reported by The New York Times Monday (Nov. Rosen said law enforcement could look into privacy, consumer protection and other areas throughout its investigations. For Big Tech: More investigations, and broader ones, too. On a number of fronts.

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Today In Payments: People Keep Saving Despite Low Interest Rates; Instacart IPO Could Come In Early 2021

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Amazon said on Thursday (Nov. FTC Chair: Companies Buying Startups Could Be Seen as Anti-Competitive. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), said antitrust enforcers should be on guard against dominant companies buying emerging startups, a central issue in the agency's investigation of Facebook. Joe Simons, chair of the U.S.

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Today In Payments: PNC Advances $11.6B BBVA Purchase Deal; US Economic Forecasts Grim Amid Escalating COVID-19

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Delivery platform DoorDash filed its prospectus for an initial public offering (IPO) for a New York Stock Exchange listing on Friday (Nov. The news of a COVID-19 vaccine on Nov. Consumers and microbusinesses value payments speed, but many with access to instant disbursements aren't even aware it exists. Antitrust suits.

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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: Tencent Says Big Tech Needs Greater Oversight; Group Seeks To Block Maryland Online Ad Tax

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Here’s the latest news from the technology industry, which is coming under increasing scrutiny from governments and consumers around the world. The tax would apply to companies depending on the amount of money they make from ads that Maryland consumers view, with levy ranging from 2.5 Regulation. Larry Hogan vetoed the levy.

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