October 30, 2014
This time of year brings high excitement for baseball fans. The World Series featured two likable long-shot teams—the San Francisco Giants and Kansas City Royals—facing off in a terrific culmination to baseball’s marathon season.
October 30, 2014
The recent railroad consolidation talks crumbled, but at least one railroad executive thinks it is likely that a merger looms ahead despite antitrust concerns from customers.
October 30, 2014
The FTC’s lawsuit challenging Phoebe Putney Health System Inc.’s acquisition of its archrival Palmyra Park Hospital in Albany, Georgia, has had more twists and turns than the most intricately woven...
October 30, 2014
If Google and others have their way, soon you won’t need anyone driving you to get from point a to point b. While that sounds convenient, some of the privacy issues could come straight out of...
October 30, 2014
President Barack Obama recently got an enthusiastic reception when he trekked from the White House to the nearby headquarters of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to unveil an executive...
October 30, 2014
When outside lawyers have dealings with the Federal Trade Commission, their points of contact usually include the Office of the Secretary. A good understanding of that office can obviously be...
October 30, 2014
Editor's Note: As the FTC celebrates its 100th anniversary, FTC:WATCH is producing a series of articles highlighting the history of antitrust enforcement and consumer protection in America.
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