Tag: state_attorneys_general

FTC, States Sue Amazon Over Secret Ad Surcharge Scheme

31 Aug 2026 3:18 p.m.

The Federal Trade Commission and 22 states have filed a lawsuit against Amazon, alleging the company secretly inflated prices in its online search advertising auctions through deceptive and unfair practices, impacting digital advertising costs.

Business Law Enforcement Politics and Government Economy Legal Federal Government State Governments FTC Amazon Lawsuit Advertising E-commerce Deceptive Practices State Attorneys General
Media Monitor: States Sue to Block Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Deal

13 Jul 2026 12:10 p.m. · Source: Washington Post

The Washington Post is reporting that 12 states' Democratic attorneys general have filed a lawsuit to block the proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. by Paramount Skydance, citing antitrust concerns and potential harm to competition.

Business Politics and Government Law Enforcement Economy Legal State Governments Democratic Party Paramount Skydance Warner Bros.Antitrust Lawsuit State Attorneys General Mergers and Acquisitions The Washington Post