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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has updated the financial thresholds that determine when a person is prohibited from being a director or officer of two competing companies, which is governed by Section 8 of the Clayton Act. As of January 21, 2021, competing companies are covered by these rules if each has combined capital, surplus, and undivided profits over $10,000,000, unless the competitive sales of either company are less than $1,000,000. The new threshold amounts are $37,382,000 for one type of evaluation and $3,738,200 for another. These changes reflect adjustments that happen every year based on the gross national product.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is proposing to extend the approval for its information collection requirements under the Wool Products Labeling Act of 1939 for another three years. This act requires wool product labels to prevent misbranding and help consumers make informed purchases. The FTC is asking for public comments on the necessity and practicality of these requirements, and whether the burden of maintaining records and providing disclosures could be reduced. Comments must be submitted by April 9, 2021, and can be filed online or via mail.

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 National Armaments Consortium (NAC) has informed the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission about changes in its membership as required by the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. Several new organizations, such as Acutronic USA Inc. and L3Harris Technologies Power Paragon, Inc., have joined the consortium, while others, including AAI Corporation Inc. and Optimax Systems, Inc., have left. Membership in the consortium remains open, and the NAC continues to update its membership details regularly as per legal requirements. The last notification was filed on October 9, 2020, and announced in the Federal Register on October 30, 2020.

The Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium (UTIC) has submitted notifications to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission about changes in its membership. These changes involve adding new members like The Mason and Hanger Group, Inc., and others, while some members such as iXblue Defense Systems, Inc. have withdrawn. These notifications are part of efforts to limit plaintiffs' recovery to actual damages under certain antitrust laws. UTIC plans to continue updating its membership status in the future.

ODVA, Inc. has informed the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission about changes in its membership under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. New members, including companies from Japan, China, the USA, Israel, and Switzerland, have joined, while a German company has left. These changes are intended to involve more companies in their research project while keeping the benefits of limited antitrust damages. This notification follows earlier ones published in the Federal Register in 1996 and 2025.

The Consortium for Rare Earth Technologies (CREaTe) has updated its membership list by adding AsterTech LLC from Dayton, Ohio. This change was reported to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission as required by the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The notifications are meant to limit the antitrust plaintiffs' recovery to actual damages when certain conditions are met. CREaTe plans to continue submitting updates about any further changes in membership.

The Blockchain Security Standards Council, Inc. (BSSC) has informed the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission about changes in its membership as part of a notice filed under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. Specifically, Turnkey Global, Inc. and BitGo have joined the venture. This notice aims to provide antitrust protection for group members under certain conditions. Membership in the project remains open, and BSSC plans to continue reporting any changes.

The Customer Experience Hub (CX Hub) has informed the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission about changes in its membership, following the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. New members added to the CX Hub include numerous organizations across various states, such as Alethium Technologies and Baylor College of Medicine. The CX Hub aims to limit antitrust plaintiffs' recovery to actual damages under specific conditions, and it plans to continue updating the authorities regarding any further membership changes. This is part of an ongoing effort to comply with antitrust regulations and maintain transparency in cooperative research efforts.

The DVD Copy Control Association (DVD CCA), under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, has updated its membership, as disclosed in a notice to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission. Panasonic Automotive Systems, located in Yokohama, Japan, has joined the association, while several companies, including Almedio Inc. and Sharp North Malaysia, have withdrawn. There are no other changes in the group's activity or membership, and the association plans to continue updating on any further changes. The last public notice regarding membership was published on June 21, 2024.