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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Under Khan’s leadership, staffers air frustrations in wake of survey
When Lina M. Khan took the reins of the Federal Trade Commission a year ago, she inherited a regulatory force of 1,100 staffers poised to advance her progressive agenda. Soon, however, her...
Amid pushback, Kanter steps up fight against consumer welfare standard
While Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan has gotten much attention for her outspoken views on changing antitrust enforcement, Jonathan Kanter hasn’t been bashful about using his job as a...
On the Shelf: Examining Apple after the Jobs era
Apple’s evolution from an innovative computer maker to the world’s most valuable company has been one of the greatest business stories in recent years.
Antitrust violations should disqualify divestiture buyers, AAI says
The Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission have approved divestitures to criminal antitrust violators. Stop it, says Dr. Diana Moss, president of the American Antitrust Institute.
Baby formula crisis brings out scammers
The US may be in the midst of a baby formula crisis, but there’s no shortage of scammers willing to prey on parents’ desperation. The Federal Trade Commission says consumers should use caution when...
FTC to consider earnings claims rule
The Federal Trade Commission will consider rulemaking on deceptive or unfair earnings claims this year.