Political gridlock could prevent FTC from getting disgorgement powers
Congressional backers of giving the Federal Trade Commission more powers to recover ill-gotten gains will need a host of skills. But the most important one may be ensuring they can count to 60.
Protecting businesses from telemarketing scams
The Federal Trade Commission has long protected individual consumers from scams, but now it’s devoting more attention to scams that target businesses. This reflects a fundamental broadening of the agency’s sense of its mission.
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Congressional probe interrupts landmark data breach trial
Fireworks erupted recently at the high-stakes administrative trial involving the FTC’s challenge to the adequacy of a company’s data security practices. The case has become the target of a...
Sen. Franken raises questions about stalking apps
Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) was a successful comedian before entering politics. But at a recent hearing, he and colleagues were trying to demonstrate skills more often seen in another form of show...
DOJ prosecutor talks price-fixing with homebuilders
Is the building supplies industry going to be the next focus of Justice Department cartel-busting?
Supreme Court rules for POM Wonderful on marketing claims
Last Thursday was a wonderful day for POM Wonderful at the U.S. Supreme Court.
Is it time to axe the Tunney Act?
The frustration in veteran antitrust attorney Bert Foer’s voice comes across loud and clear as he describes the near-futility of filing public comments under the Tunney Act to express concerns...
FTC at 100: Sherman Act paved way for antitrust enforcement
Editor’s Note: With the FTC approaching its 100th-year anniversary, FTC:WATCH has initiated a series of articles highlighting the history of antitrust enforcement in America.