Holyoak, Ferguson could change FTC dynamics but face steep learning curve
If Republican nominees Melissa Holyoak of Utah and Andrew Ferguson of Virginia are confirmed, as expected, to join the Federal Trade Commission this month, they could change the dynamics of an agency that’s been under single-party control for half...
Insulin cases need a sharper focus
Hard cases are notorious for making bad law. But sometimes the easy and obvious cases can make bad law, too. Something like this seems to be going on with insulin pricing.
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Khan seeks to ‘democratize’ FTC
Can a law enforcement agency relying on secrecy to do its work be democratized? Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan says she thinks so.
FTC under pressure to do more to protect franchise owners
The Federal Trade Commission is under increased pressure to give franchise owners more power and tilt the balance away from large companies that rely on them.
Penalty Offense Authority resurrected; its scope could expand
The Federal Trade Commission revived an enforcement tool to counteract education fraud and deceptive ads. Soon, it could be used to combat false earnings claims, deceptive data harvesting and...
On the Shelf: Book about Vanderbilts explores family’s downfall
Enforcers and lawmakers who fret about the power of monopolies can take heart. There’s an excellent chance the companies will be knocked off their perch and the descendants of the founders won’t be...
Scammers like Facebook, Google Hangouts, report finds
Facebook ranks No. 1 for scammers looking to set sophisticated traps for victims online, according to a 2021 report. Google Hangouts is a distant second among the social media apps and platforms...
Neil Averitt commentary: A caution light for competition rulemaking
The Federal Trade Commission is preparing to place large bets on the use of competition rulemaking. This is entirely understandable as a goal of efficient government, but it also raises real...