By: Rafael Andino The Supreme Court recently heard arguments that could threaten the existence of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”), one of Congress’ responses to the 2008 financial global crisis.[1] This case not only threatens the regulatory landscape of the financial industry, but also affects other federal agencies who receive funding in a…

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By: Caitlyn Lindstrom On September 26, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission. (“FTC”), along with seventeen states, filed suit against Amazon.com, Inc. (“Amazon”), claiming Amazon’s business practices violate Section 5(a) of the FTC Act, 15 U.S.C. § 45(a)[1] and Section 2 of the Sherman Act, 15, U.S.C. § 2[2], in addition to state competition and consumer…

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By: Patrick Rogers Bed Bath & Beyond, one of the United States’ most prominent retail brands, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this year.[1] In a complaint filed with the Federal Maritime Commission (“FMC”) last Tuesday, Bed Bath & Beyond alleged that the ocean carrier Yang Ming violated the Shipping Act and contributed to the…

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