Animal Rescuers Push FTC to Curb Shady Online Pet Sales

2026-02866 — Revision of the Negative Option Rule, Withdrawal of the CARS Rule, Removal of the Non-Compete Rule To Conform These Rules to Federal Court Decisions

The FTC is rolling back some recent rules after courts said so. They’re restoring the old Negative Option Rule, scrapping the CARS Rule about car sales scams, and removing the Non-Compete Rule. These changes take effect on February 12, 2026, affecting businesses and consumers by aligning rules with court decisions and avoiding new compliance costs.

2026-09705 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension

The FTC wants to keep its Funeral Rule going for three more years, making sure funeral homes keep sharing clear price info with customers. This helps people shop smart for funeral goods and services without surprises. If you have thoughts, speak up by June 15, 2026—no extra costs or big changes, just a helpful extension!

2026-09021 — 365 Retail Markets and Cantaloupe; Analysis of Proposed Agreement Containing Consent Orders To Aid Public Comment

The Federal Trade Commission is reviewing a deal with 365 Retail Markets and Cantaloupe to stop unfair business practices. This agreement affects these companies and aims to keep competition fair, with public comments open until June 8, 2026. No direct money penalties are mentioned, but the companies must follow new rules to play fair in the market.

2026-08686 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension

The Federal Trade Commission wants to keep its rules for franchise businesses for three more years, making sure they keep sharing important info with people thinking about buying a franchise. This affects businesses that sell franchises and helps protect buyers by keeping things clear and fair. If you want to share your thoughts, you’ve got until July 6, 2026, and the process costs businesses about $13 million a year in time and money.

2026-08684 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) wants to keep collecting info under a rule that helps protect people from tricky mortgage help scams. This extension lasts three more years and affects companies offering mortgage assistance, who must keep certain records. Comments on this plan are due by June 4, 2026, and the FTC expects it will cost about $48,000 yearly in time and money to follow the rules.

2026-07844 — Rollins, Inc.; Analysis of Proposed Agreement Containing Consent Order To Aid Public Comment

Rollins, Inc. is facing claims that it broke rules about fair competition, and the FTC has a deal to fix this. The company agrees to stop certain unfair practices, and the public can share their thoughts by May 22, 2026. This means Rollins will change how it does business, helping keep the market fair without any immediate money penalties announced.

Previous: 2026-07996 — Critical Position Pay Authority

The Office of Personnel Management wants to update rules about special pay for super important government jobs. They’re setting a clear top pay limit but allowing higher pay with approval, cutting confusing rules, and making it easier to manage pay changes without drama. If you work in or manage these critical roles, keep an eye out—comments are open until May 26, 2026, and these changes could affect your paycheck and job rules.

Next: 2026-08012 — Significant New Use Rules on Certain Chemical Substances (26-2)

The EPA is setting new rules that require companies to tell them 90 days before making or using certain chemicals in new ways. This gives the EPA time to check if those new uses are safe before they start. If you work with these chemicals, get ready to follow these rules and send your comments by May 26, 2026.