FTC Regulatory Highlights: Enforcement & Compliance

Welcome to Carver's regulatory news update covering the latest Federal Trade Commission enforcement and regulatory developments.The FTC has secured a $60 million consumer refund agreement with Instacart, requiring clear disclosures and consumer consent for delivery charges and refund policies, reinforcing transparency in online marketplaces.In a major privacy enforcement, the FTC finalized restrictions on General Motors and OnStar for collecting and selling geolocation data without informed consent, banning data sharing with consumer reporting agencies and mandating affirmative consent.The FTC also obtained a preliminary injunction to block Edwards Lifesciences’ acquisition of JenaValve, preserving competition in transcatheter aortic valve replacement devices.Efforts to enforce the Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act (SPARTA) continue, with the FTC requesting information from 20 universities to ensure fair practices protecting student athletes.Additionally, the FTC announced updates to jurisdictional and fee thresholds for premerger notification filings, impacting future merger reviews.For more information, visit the Carver Agents website.Articles mentioned:InstacartFTC Finalizes Order Settling Allegations Against GM and OnStarFTC Victory Halts Anticompetitive Medical Device DealFTC Seeks Information on Sports Agents' Compliance with SPARTAFTC Announces 2026 Update of Jurisdictional and Fee Thresholds