FTC reverses its request for a delay in an Amazon trial, says it has resources to litigate the case
FTC lawyer Jonathan Cohen asked a federal judge during a hearing on Wednesday to delay the September trial and relax deadlines in the case, citing budgetary and staffing shortfalls. But Cohen did an about-face later in the day, telling U.S. District Judge John Chun in a brief letter that the statements he made in court were incorrect.
FTC seeks delay in Amazon trial, citing recent cuts in staff, budget
Lawyer for the Federal Trade Commission says agency needs to seek trial delay in case against Amazon due to staffing and budgetary challenges.
The FTC has enough staff to pursue its case against Amazon after all
The surprising letter appeared Wednesday in the docket for the FTC’s deceptive practices lawsuit accusing Amazon of misleading consumers with its Prime sign-up and cancellation
FTC backs off request for more time in case against Amazon
The Federal Trade Commission said Wednesday it is ready to litigate its case against Amazon for alleged deceptive practices, despite an earlier request in the day for more time.
FTC has resources to pursue Amazon Prime deceptive practices trial, CNBC says
The FTC said it will meet the deadlines for its Amazon Prime deceptive practices case, hours after asking a judge for a delay due to staffing
FTC asks to delay Amazon trial over staff shortages following Musk-led cuts
The US Federal Trade Commission asked a federal court in Seattle on Wednesday to delay a September trial in its case alleging Amazon misled consumers over its Prime subscription service, citing “severe resource shortfalls in terms of both money and personnel.
FTC asks judge to delay Amazon trial due to resource constraints
When the judge asked if the agency’s challenges were due to recent cuts in the federal government, Cohen said it was, adding that some employees chose to leave the FTC following
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