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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is asking the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend the approval for collecting information related to a rule on home insulation labeling and advertising. This rule, known as the R-value Rule, helps ensure that consumers get accurate information about how well insulation products perform, so they can decide if the cost is worth it. Comments on this request must be submitted by February 11, 2021.

PXI Systems Alliance, Inc. submitted notifications to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission to report changes in its membership as part of a research project under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. Five members, including companies from Germany, Japan, Tennessee, and California, have left the group. Despite these changes, PXI Systems plans to continue its work and will update membership changes as needed. The project remains open to new members, and the last notification was made in August 2024.

The Expeditionary Missions Consortium—Crane (EMC2) has sent notifications to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission about changes in its membership to limit antitrust plaintiffs' recovery to actual damages under certain conditions. Several companies, including AForge LLC, Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., and Lockheed Martin Aerostructures, are new members, while Plasan North America, Inc. has left the consortium. EMC2 plans to continue updating its membership changes as needed and remains open to new members. This filing follows previous notifications in line with the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, with the latest notice being published in the Federal Register.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is asking for a three-year extension from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the clearance of information collection requirements related to the Amplifier Rule, which concerns power output claims for amplifiers in home entertainment products. This clearance, initially expiring on January 31, 2021, helps standardize the measurement and disclosure of these products' features, aiding consumers in making informed purchases. The FTC invites public comments on this extension by February 22, 2021. The deadline extension aims to continue ensuring manufacturers provide consistent information about amplifiers, improving transparency and consumer trust.

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 Information Warfare Research Project Consortium (IWRP) has informed the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission about changes in its members. New members, including companies like Adapt Forward LLC and others, have joined, while some, such as Verizon Business Network Services, Inc., have left. The notifications are part of a process that allows the consortium to limit damages in certain antitrust legal cases. IWRP plans to keep the membership open and will continue to report any future changes.

The Notice discusses a filing by the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) group, dated January 6, 2025, to update the U.S. Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission about changes in its membership. Several companies such as Active Optical Systems, Oracle America, and others have been added to the venture. This filing allows the group to limit antitrust plaintiffs' recovery to actual damages under certain conditions. The CWMD also mentions that the group's membership remains open and any future changes will be disclosed through additional notifications.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a consent order to address alleged anticompetitive practices by the private equity firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe. The firm was accused of violating several federal laws by consolidating anesthesia services in Texas through its company, U.S. Anesthesia Partners, Inc., which led to increased prices. The proposed order seeks to limit Welsh Carson's influence over this company and requires them to obtain FTC approval for future acquisitions in anesthesia and related medical fields to prevent similar monopolistic behavior. The public has until March 20, 2025, to submit comments on this proposed consent order.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized amendments to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA), which aim to enhance the protection of children's personal information online. The amendments update definitions and improve transparency by requiring operators of websites and online services to provide more detailed notices about their data collection practices, including information on data retention and third-party sharing. The FTC has also approved new methods for obtaining parental consent and instituted stricter data security and retention policies, while maintaining flexibility to accommodate different business sizes. Furthermore, these changes include additional reporting requirements for FTC-approved Safe Harbor programs, which are intended to increase oversight and accountability.

The Department of Defense's Office of the Under Secretary for Acquisition and Sustainment is notifying the public about a Consent Order involving Northrop Grumman Corporation and Orbital ATK, Inc. This order, established by the FTC, aims to keep missile system prices fair and maintain competition by requiring Northrop to provide rocket motors and services equally to all competitors, while protecting sensitive information. The Consent Order, effective until 2038, addresses concerns about reduced competition due to Northrop's acquisition of Orbital ATK. For more details, public inquiries can be directed to the DoD Compliance Officer, Ms. Nicoletta S. Giordani.