Bill to cut FTC’s antitrust authority faces long odds

While the Federal Trade Commission has made adversaries on Capitol Hill, that won’t necessarily translate into lawmakers passing a bill to strip the agency of its antitrust enforcement powers.

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Improving the antitrust community’s flagship event

This is a good time to pause and think about the organization and format of the American Bar Association’s antitrust spring meeting.

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Clearance for Exxon-Pioneer deal includes board restrictions

A modified deal for ExxonMobil’s acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources has been cleared by the Federal Trade Commission with stipulations and a five-year ban on Pioneer officials serving on the...

Tapestry-Capri case in US could hinge on defining luxury handbag market

Tapestry and Capri Holdings pushed back against the Federal Trade Commission’s characterization of their merger and its likely impact on the fashion sector. The agency sued to block the $8.5...

FTC’s updated health-breach notification rule targets apps

Health apps and other technologies will be clearly covered by the Federal Trade Commission’s updated health-breach notification rule, which has received final approval from commissioners.

Khan touts bold privacy mission as Big Tech takes aim

As Lina Khan approaches her third anniversary at the helm of the Federal Trade Commission, this progressive warrior on antitrust issues has been increasingly pointing to her victories in another...

New union effort at FTC gaining ground

Empowering workers has become a pillar of the Federal Trade Commission’s economic strategy. Now, hundreds of professional staffers at the agency are pursuing their own union contract.

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Why it’s hard to tame MLMs

One of the biggest topics of consumer complaints to the Federal Trade Commission is the multilevel marketing (MLM) industry. While the agency has made progress going after bad actors, there are still numerous examples of companies that exploit vulnerable people.