Bedoya, focused and passionate, talks about putting consumers first
Federal Trade Commission member Alvaro Bedoya just reached his six-month work anniversary. The former Senate staffer and Georgetown University professor arrived at a time of incredible activity at the FTC. It issued an advanced notice of proposed...
Some hits and a miss in Section 5 policy statement
The diplomat Talleyrand, who represented post-Napoleonic France at the make-or-break Congress of Vienna, cautioned his staff to move only in measured steps: “Above all,” he said, “no zeal.” This would have been equally good advice for the Federal Trade Commission’s policy statement on Section 5...
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San Jose cries foul on baseball’s antitrust exemption
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...
Railroad executive foresees future consolidation
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.
FTC faces more hurdles in Georgia hospital case
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...
Self-driving cars raise privacy concerns
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...
Obama takes initiative on card cybersecurity
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...
Neil Averitt commentary: Behind the curtain in the FTC secretary’s office
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...
FTC BRIEFS
- FTC warns marketers about plastic bag claims
- FTC approves more funeral home sales
- FTC seeks comment on hospital sales in Southeast
- Judge orders halt to deceptive health claims
- FTC announces settlement in text messaging case
- AT&T sued over use of term 'unlimited' data
- Graco divestiture opened for public comment