LabMD litigation against FTC lingers
Although the Federal Trade Commission won its effort to quash a lawsuit over its probe of LabMD, the now-defunct medical laboratory is still trying to sue three agency employees.
The pushback on convenience, resort and junk fees
Unexpected, surreptitious fees in retail transactions — additions like “convenience fees” and “resort fees” — have proliferated wildly over the past 30 years. When they aren’t clearly disclosed at the start of a transaction, their omission can deceive consumers and distort the purchase decision....
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High court deals blow to FTC in restitution case, but House Dems offer lifeline
House Democrats unveiled language that more clearly grants the Federal Trade Commission the right to seek financial restitution and disgorgement for unfair and deceptive practices. This comes amid...
Khan likely won’t have to recuse herself on Big Tech matters
If she joins the Federal Trade Commission, Lina Khan’s past comments about Amazon and other tech giants likely won’t prevent her from pursuing enforcement actions targeting them.
Regulatory scrutiny mounts against social media companies
Look for the Federal Trade Commission to order more social media companies to provide data on content moderation policies to show their decision-making about what is allowed or banned on their...
Merger filings bolster claims of increased workload
The deal-making cash flying around lately means more work for the Federal Trade Commission.
On the Shelf: Klobuchar’s new book on antitrust hits some high notes
Senator Amy Klobuchar is an earnest and intelligent lawmaker who has thought a great deal about the nuances of antitrust policy and its broader impact on individuals and markets. But unlike many...
Former FTC officials call for direct sales of electric cars
Several former Federal Trade Commission economists are calling for electric vehicle manufacturers to be able to sell directly to consumers.