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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2015: An aggressive time for antitrust watchdogs
On the same day this month, two events made headlines in the world of antitrust: The Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit challenging Staple’s proposed acquisition of Office Depot, and General...
Hill to tackle range of personnel and policy questions next year
President Barack Obama’s decision to renominate Federal Trade Commission Chairwoman Edith Ramirez sets the stage for what should be an easy confirmation process. But the fate of other issues...
FTC’s enforcer role hangs in the balance of Safe Harbor talks
Even as European and US negotiators continue to work to craft a new agreement by next month’s deadline to govern the transfer of data from Europe to the United States, it is likely that whatever...
Ramirez: Agency is taking a cautious approach on sharing economy
Regulators are often eager to flex their muscles and add to the Federal Register.
Wyndham settlement: Big win for FTC, big loss for Wyndham
Sometimes when a hard-fought lawsuit ends in a settlement, it is difficult to believe that both sides really are as pleased as they profess to be. Such was the case recently when Wyndham Worldwide...
Merger spike causes FTC, DOJ to redouble efforts
As the economy improves and merger activity intensifies, the Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission are redoubling their efforts to keep pace.
FTC BRIEFS
- LifeLock agrees to $100 million settlement with FTC
- Agency report finds fewer ethanol companies but no market concentration
- Four retailers to pay penalties for false labeling
- FTC, Pennsylvania AG challenge merger of two healthcare providers
- Drug testing firm settles FTC collusion charges
- Workshop on auto distribution set for Jan. 19