On Capitol Hill, antitrust bills advance as Khan stumbles
Antitrust enforcers have received mixed receptions on Capitol Hill in recent weeks.
Federal-state relations could use more structure, won’t get much
There are getting to be an awful lot of cooks clustered around the antitrust soup kettle. The question is what to do about it.
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Car companies announce new venture as Google steps in
With privacy concerns mounting, many companies are wary of new alliances with tech firms. Google, for example, wants to get into the car business, but automobile manufacturers say they don’t want...
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December 2 — FTC Commissioner Terrell McSweeny will speak at the American Antitrust Institute’s 8th Annual Private Enforcement Conference and Awards Dinner. The session will be held at the National...
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DOJ’s Sidorov to join Lowenstein Sandler
Neil Averitt commentary: New book takes readers inside Microsoft lawsuits
A new book provides a comprehensive review of the Microsoft antitrust lawsuits. This is “The Microsoft Antitrust Cases: Competition Policy for the Twenty-first Century,” by Andrew Gavil and Harry...
FTC alleges deception in PlayStation marketing
As a result of a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, Sony Computer Entertainment America, the maker of the PlayStation gaming device, is being compelled to give refunds to consumers to...
FTC at 100: Post-war, FTC moves actively in Robinson-Patman enforcement
Editor's Note: The FTC is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year; the first official meeting of the commission was held in March 1915. FTC:WATCH is publishing a series of articles highlighting...