FTC Blog Updates (September 7-11, 2026)

FTC Blog Updates (September 7-11, 2026)

Following the holiday weekend, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a proposed settlement with Humboldt Merchant Services requiring the payment processor to pay $12 million and accept restrictions on servicing certain merchants over allegations that it...
We Have Moved, But the Blog Continues!

We Have Moved, But the Blog Continues!

Sixteen years ago, we began this legal blog – the first one that focused on independent contractor compliance and misclassification law. Today, 380 blog posts and well over half a million views later, it remains the only legal blog exclusively dedicated to...
FTC Blog Updates (July 13 – July 24, 2026)

FTC Blog Updates (July 13 – July 24, 2026)

The FTC has been active across both consumer protection and competition spaces in the past two weeks. In the consumer protection space, the Commission announced several proposed settlements with companies and individuals, resolving complaints of alleged deceptive...
The live blog comments that stuck with us

The live blog comments that stuck with us

One of SCOTUSblog’s most popular features is our live blogging during major oral arguments and opinion hand down days. Throughout these live chats, our moderators (led by Amy) not only provide what’s happening at the court in real time, but we also feature plenty of...