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50The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is requesting the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend the clearance for its Franchise Rule for three more years, until August 31, 2029, due to its expiration on August 31, 2026.
Original source language · Federal Register — Federal Trade CommissionRead summary →The Census Bureau has issued a non-substantive correction to its Foreign Trade Regulations, following an error identified in a recent review of the final rule published on March 30, 2026.
Original source language · Federal Register — Department of CommerceRead summary →The Census Bureau published a final rule on August 14, 2025, to clarify filing requirements for in-transit shipments and other Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) provisions, which became effective on September 15, 2025. The final rule includes non-substantive corrections to address errors identified in the Code of Federal Regulations.
Original source language · Federal Register — Department of CommerceRead summary →The Federal Trade Commission is requesting public comment on its proposal to extend the Office of Management and Budget clearance for the Franchise Rule information collection requirements for an additional three years, until August 31, 2029.
Original source language · Federal Register — Federal Trade CommissionRead summary →The Census Bureau is simplifying its foreign trade regulations by consolidating and streamlining cross-references to other regulations, aiming to promote efficiency without altering substantive obligations or entitlements.
Original source language · Federal Register — Department of CommerceRead summary →The Federal Trade Commission is revising its Negative Option Rule, withdrawing the CARS Rule, and removing the Non-Compete Rule in response to federal court decisions, aiming to align these rules with court-ordered outcomes.
Original source language · Federal Register — Federal Trade CommissionRead summary →The Federal Trade Commission is requesting public comment on its proposal to extend the clearance of information collection requirements for its Used Motor Vehicle Trade Regulation Rule, which affects used vehicle dealers, for an additional three years until February 28, 2029.
Original source language · Federal Register — Federal Trade CommissionRead summary →The Census Bureau clarified filing requirements for in-transit shipments and other provisions under the Foreign Trade Regulations, correcting an error in the final rule published on August 14, 2025
Original source language · Federal Register — Department of CommerceRead summary →The Census Bureau has issued a final rule to clarify its regulations governing in-transit shipments from foreign countries through the US, specifically addressing the identification of the US Principal Party in Interest (USPPI) in scenarios where goods are stored in warehouses or FTZs before export, and revising several regulatory sections.
Original source language · Federal Register — Department of CommerceRead summary →The Federal Trade Commission has issued a final rule requiring businesses to clearly disclose the total price of live-event tickets and short-term lodging, and to avoid misrepresenting fees and charges in advertisements.
Original source language · Federal Register — Federal Trade CommissionRead summary →The Federal Trade Commission has released a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking, seeking public comment on revising the rule's title, adding a prohibition on impersonating individuals, and expanding liability to parties knowingly involved in impersonation schemes.
Original source language · Federal Register — Federal Trade CommissionRead summary →The Federal Trade Commission has finalized a new rule governing negative option programs, which now apply to all media, and has made the rule's text, statement of basis and purpose, and regulatory analysis publicly available.
Original source language · Federal Register — Federal Trade CommissionRead summary →The Census Bureau is proposing changes to its regulations to clarify the requirements for in-transit shipments of goods from foreign countries through the US, including who is the US Principal Party in Interest and how to report entry numbers, in an effort to improve clarity and accuracy in the Foreign Trade Regulations.
Original source language · Federal Register — Census BureauRead summary →The Federal Trade Commission has published a petition for rulemaking from the Consumer Technology Association, seeking to clarify or amend the Amplifier Rule for power output claims in home entertainment products, with a proposed effective date of August 12, 2024.
Original source language · Federal Register — Federal Trade CommissionRead summary →The Federal Trade Commission is prohibiting the sale and purchase of fake consumer reviews and testimonials, as well as certain practices that mislead consumers about the authenticity of reviews, in an effort to protect consumers from unfair or deceptive acts or practices.
Original source language · Federal Register — Federal Trade CommissionRead summary →The Federal Trade Commission has finalized changes to its Trade Regulation Rule, requiring amplifier sellers to use standardized testing methods to compare power output and improve transparency in claims, and clarifying the application of the rule to multichannel amplifiers.
Original source language · Federal Register — Federal Trade CommissionRead summary →The Federal Trade Commission recently published a proposed rule to prohibit unfair or deceptive practices related to fees for goods and services, allowing interested parties to present their views at an informal hearing.
Original source language · Federal Register — Federal Trade CommissionRead summary →The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public input on proposed changes to its Impersonation Rule, which would expand liability for impersonation of government and businesses, and prohibit impersonation of individuals, in an effort to combat widespread impersonation practices.
Original source language · Federal Register — Federal Trade CommissionRead summary →The US government has finalized a rule that prohibits impersonating government officials, businesses, and their representatives in interstate commerce, aiming to prevent scams and protect consumers.
Original source language · Federal Register — Federal Trade CommissionRead summary →The Federal Trade Commission has delayed the July 30, 2024, effective date of its Combating Auto Retail Scams Trade Regulation Rule, citing a pending legal challenge, which was initially set to curb unfair or deceptive acts by motor vehicle dealers.
Original source language · Federal Register — Federal Trade CommissionRead summary →The Federal Trade Commission is seeking an additional three-year extension for the clearance of information collection requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act for the Labeling and Advertising of Home Insulation rule, which is set to expire on March 31, 2024.
Original source language · Federal Register — Federal Trade CommissionRead summary →The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is requesting public comment on extending the Office of Management and Budget clearance for the Power Output Claims for Amplifiers Utilized in Home Entertainment Products rule for an additional three years, until April 30, 2027, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Original source language · Federal Register — Federal Trade CommissionRead summary →The Federal Trade Commission has issued a new rule requiring auto dealers to accurately disclose prices and obtain consumer consent for certain charges, in an effort to combat scams in the auto retail industry.
Original source language · Federal Register — Federal Trade CommissionRead summary →The Federal Trade Commission is extending the deadline for filing comments on its proposed rule regarding unfair or deceptive fees, originally set for a certain date, to a new date.
Original source language · Federal Register — Federal Trade CommissionRead summary →The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on a proposed rule that would ban misleading fee practices, including omitting mandatory fees from advertised prices and misrepresenting the nature and purpose of fees, in an effort to prevent unfair or deceptive charges for goods and services.
Original source language · Federal Register — Federal Trade CommissionRead summary →The Federal Trade Commission is requesting public comment on its proposal to extend the Office of Management and Budget clearance for the Labeling and Advertising of Home Insulation rule for an additional three years, until March 31, 2027
Original source language · Federal Register — Federal Trade CommissionRead summary →The Federal Trade Commission is requesting public comments on its proposal to extend the clearance for information collection requirements under the 'Use of Prenotification Negative Option Plans' rule for an additional three years, until January 31, 2027.
Original source language · Federal Register — Federal Trade CommissionRead summary →The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is seeking public comment on proposed amendments to the Trade Regulation Rule Relating to Power Output Claims for Amplifiers Used in Home Entertainment Products. The proposed changes aim to improve the accuracy of power output disclosures and clarify the application of the rule to multichannel amplifiers.
Original source language · Federal Register — Federal Trade CommissionRead summary →The Census Bureau has updated its regulations to reflect new requirements for reporting exports related to the State Department's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, specifically for items classified under the United States Munitions List Category XXI.
Original source language · Federal Register — Census BureauRead summary →The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on a proposed rule that would prohibit unfair or deceptive acts involving consumer reviews and testimonials, following a review of comments and other feedback.
Original source language · Federal Register — Federal Trade CommissionRead summary →The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) withdrew its proposed rulemaking to revise the Pay-Per-Call Rule, which was initially proposed in 1998, after receiving supportive comments and considering technological changes that have reduced its impact. The FTC had initiated a review of the rule's effectiveness in 1997.
Original source language · Federal Register — Federal Trade CommissionRead summary →The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is requesting the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend the clearance for information collection requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) for the FTC's Franchise Rule, which expires on November 30, 2023, for an additional three years.
Original source language · Federal Register — Federal Trade CommissionRead summary →The Federal Trade Commission will host a public workshop to discuss potential changes to its Funeral Industry Practices Rule, which requires funeral providers to provide electronic price lists, following comments received on its November 2, 2022, advance notice of proposed rulemaking.
Original source language · Federal Register — Federal Trade CommissionRead summary →The Census Bureau is proposing changes to its regulations to reflect new export reporting requirements related to the State Department's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, specifically for items on the United States Munitions List Category XXI.
Original source language · Federal Register — Census BureauRead summary →The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a new rule to stop individuals from pretending to be government agencies or businesses, and a public hearing will be held on May 4, 2023, to gather feedback on the proposal.
Original source language · Federal Register — Federal Trade CommissionRead summary →The Federal Trade Commission is requesting public comment on its proposal to extend the Office of Management and Budget clearance for the Franchise Rule, which expires on November 30, 2023, for an additional three years.
Original source language · Federal Register — Federal Trade CommissionRead summary →The Federal Trade Commission is extending the deadline for filing comments on its proposed rule, the Business Opportunity Rule, which aims to protect consumers from deceptive business practices.
Original source language · Federal Register — Federal Trade CommissionRead summary →The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is extending the deadline for filing comments on its proposed rulemaking regarding unfair or deceptive fees, aiming to establish new trade regulation rules or alternatives.
Original source language · Federal Register — Federal Trade CommissionRead summary →The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is seeking a three-year extension from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) clearance of the Used Motor Vehicle Trade Regulation Rule, which expires on January 31, 2023.
Original source language · Federal Register — Federal Trade CommissionRead summary →The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public input on its Business Opportunity Rule, which governs the sale of certain business opportunities, and considers expanding the rule to cover additional money-making programs.
Original source language · Federal Register — Federal Trade CommissionRead summary →The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is proposing a rule to address deceptive or unfair uses of reviews and endorsements, seeking public input on the need for such a rule and how to ensure broad participation in the rulemaking process.
Original source language · Federal Register — Federal Trade CommissionRead summary →The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public input on a proposed rule to address unfair or deceptive fees imposed on consumers, with the goal of preventing such practices.
Original source language · Federal Register — Federal Trade CommissionRead summary →The Federal Trade Commission is considering a rule change to its Trade Regulation Rule governing the funeral industry, which aims to prevent unfair and deceptive practices in the sale of funeral goods and services.
Original source language · Federal Register — Federal Trade CommissionRead summary →The Federal Trade Commission is extending the deadline for public comments on proposed trade regulation rules related to commercial surveillance and data security practices, which could impact companies like Amazon (AMZN) and Google (GOOGL).
Original source language · Federal Register — Federal Trade CommissionRead summary →The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public input on a proposed rule that would prohibit the impersonation of government, businesses, or their officials, following a review of comments and other information.
Original source language · Federal Register — Federal Trade CommissionRead summary →The Census Bureau, in cooperation with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, has decided to cancel the AEI pilot program due to inadequate participation, which prevented sufficient analysis and evaluation of the program.
Original source language · Federal Register — Census BureauRead summary →The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on proposed regulations to address consumer data protection and commercial surveillance practices, which may involve new trade regulation rules or alternative regulatory approaches.
Original source language · Federal Register — Federal Trade CommissionRead summary →The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on proposed changes to the Trade Regulation Rule, which would require amplifier manufacturers to accurately calculate power output using standardized testing methods, allowing consumers to compare sound quality more easily. The Commission also wants to hear feedback on the typical usage of multichannel home theater amplifiers.
Original source language · Federal Register — Federal Trade CommissionRead summary →The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on a proposed rule that would require motor vehicle dealers to accurately disclose prices, obtain consumer consent for charges, and refrain from selling unnecessary add-on products, in an effort to prevent misrepresentations and protect consumers.
Original source language · Federal Register — Federal Trade CommissionRead summary →The Federal Trade Commission is requesting public comment on its proposal to extend the clearance of information collection requirements for its Used Motor Vehicle Trade Regulation Rule, which applies to used vehicle dealers, for an additional three years, until January 31, 2026.
Original source language · Federal Register — Federal Trade CommissionRead summary →