FTC Press Releases

FTC ANPRM on Rental Housing Fees Submitted to OMB

The FTC has submitted a draft Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) concerning fees in the rental housing market to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This action signals the agency's intent to potentially create new rules to address deceptive or unfair fees charged to renters.

FTC Draft Rulemaking on Negative Option Plans Submitted for Review

The FTC has submitted a draft Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) concerning its Negative Option Rule to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This action indicates the agency is considering potential revisions or new regulations related to negative option plans, which are common in subscription services.

FTC Warns 42 Law Firms on Anticompetitive DEI Hiring Practices

The FTC has issued warning letters to 42 law firms regarding potentially anticompetitive employment practices related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) hiring. The firms, which participated in the Mansfield Certification program, are cautioned that coordinating on candidate pools or sharing pay information may violate antitrust laws.