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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has accepted a proposed consent agreement to address anticompetitive practices by Guardian Service Industries, Inc. The company was found to have used "No-Hire Agreements" that prevented other businesses from hiring its employees, which the FTC claims are unfair methods of competition under federal law. The proposed consent order will make these agreements void and includes measures to inform affected parties. Some FTC commissioners have expressed dissent, arguing that there was insufficient evidence of antitrust violations. The public can submit comments on this proposed agreement until January 6, 2025.

The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a consent agreement which would settle claims against General Motors and OnStar for allegedly violating federal laws by unfairly and deceptively collecting and sharing precise geolocation and driver behavior data from vehicles without obtaining explicit consent from consumers. The Proposed Order includes measures such as prohibiting the use of geolocation data with consumer reporting agencies for five years, requiring clear consent from users before collecting or using such data, and allowing consumers to opt out of data collection. The public is invited to comment on this proposal until March 3, 2025.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a consent agreement with accessiBe Inc. and accessiBe Ltd., addressing alleged violations of unfair or deceptive practices. The agreement accuses accessiBe of falsely claiming their product, accessWidget, could make any website fully compliant with accessibility standards. Additionally, accessiBe did not disclose financial ties to publishers of third-party reviews, which misrepresented the product as unbiased and objective. The order mandates accessiBe to correct these practices, make transparent disclosures, and pay $1,000,000 in monetary relief to the FTC. Public comments on this agreement are invited until February 5, 2025.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a consent agreement with Flo Health, Inc., a company accused of sharing users' menstrual and fertility data without their consent, violating laws against deceptive business practices. Flo Health had promised users their information would remain private but allegedly shared it with third parties like Facebook and Google. The proposed order, open for public comment, requires Flo Health to improve its privacy practices, notify users of the data sharing, and obtain users' express consent before sharing personal health information again. Additionally, there's a debate among FTC commissioners about whether further enforcement actions, such as applying the Health Breach Notification Rule, should be taken against Flo Health.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a consent agreement with Gravy Analytics and its subsidiary Venntel for allegedly violating federal laws by engaging in unfair practices. The companies, which are data brokers, were accused of selling sensitive geolocation data without proper consent, potentially allowing tracking of individuals to places like medical facilities and religious sites. The proposed order aims to prevent future misconduct by prohibiting them from misrepresenting their data practices and from selling location data associated with sensitive locations unless under specific legal circumstances. Members of the public can comment on this agreement until January 6, 2025.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a consent agreement involving E. & J. Gallo Winery and Constellation Brands to address potential antitrust issues from Gallo's acquisition of some Constellation assets. The agreement includes several actions to maintain competition, such as Constellation divesting some of its brands and maintaining certain others. These actions are intended to prevent reduced competition in markets for sparkling wine, brandy, port, sherry, and high color concentrates. The public can comment on this agreement until February 4, 2021.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached a proposed consent agreement with Tapjoy, Inc. to resolve allegations of deceitful practices in its mobile gaming advertising platform. The FTC claims Tapjoy misled consumers by promoting false offers of in-app rewards that were often not delivered, causing harm to both gamers and game developers. The proposed order requires Tapjoy to prevent such deceptive practices by ensuring accurate reward representations and providing a clear method for consumers to report issues. The Commission has invited public comments on this proposal until February 12, 2021.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is seeking public comments on a proposed consent agreement with GoDaddy Inc. due to alleged violations of federal law regarding deceptive practices. The FTC claims that GoDaddy falsely advertised their data security measures as robust while failing to implement adequate security practices, leading to unauthorized access to customers' websites and data breaches. The proposed agreement requires GoDaddy to enhance its data security measures, undergo regular third-party assessments for 20 years, and report additional data incidents to the FTC. These measures aim to prevent future violations and protect consumers' personal information.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a consent agreement with Amazon regarding allegations of misappropriated driver tips through its Amazon Flex program. Between late 2016 and August 2019, Amazon allegedly withheld nearly a third of tips that customers intended for drivers, amounting to approximately $61 million, despite claiming to pass 100% of tips to drivers. The agreement requires Amazon to pay back the full amount withheld and prohibits the company from changing its tipping practices without driver consent. The proposal is open for public comments until March 12, 2021, before final approval by the FTC.

The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a consent agreement with Chemence, Inc. to address allegations of deceptive practices related to their claims about products being "Made in USA." The FTC found that Chemence falsely advertised their glue products as primarily made in the United States, while much of the materials were sourced from abroad. The proposed order includes a $1.2 million judgment and guidelines for future advertising and compliance measures, including preventing Chemence from making false claims about product origins unless they accurately reflect manufacturing and material sources. This action is part of a shift towards stricter enforcement of "Made in USA" claims, aiming to protect consumers and honest competitors.