The Federal Trade Commission’s rulemaking on non-compete agreements faces legal obstacles but could reap political and public policy benefits even if it’s struck down in court.
It’s an unusual legal story that involves international chess tournaments, the Twombly standard for pleading collusion, Arthur Schopenhauer, and radio-controlled vibrating sex devices — all at the same time. But this is such a story.
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Federal Trade Commission member Noah Phillips’ exasperation is palpable.
Senate Democrats have energized congressional deliberations over privacy legislation by issuing a set of principles, but officials on Capitol Hill and industry groups warn there are still hurdles...
Antitrust economists have undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years, abandoning their long-held reputations as nerdy math geeks to become well-paid, sharp-dressed expert witnesses in...
When the Federal Trade Commission recently settled charges that a tech company had failed to safeguard consumer data, the agency executed its customary 20-year order, but one commissioner disagreed...
For social media influencers preparing to plug a brand this holiday season and beyond, the Federal Trade Commission is providing some much-needed clarity.
Eight California companies professing to lower student debt and six individuals associated with the firms are facing Federal Trade Commission claims of defrauding consumers who paid them monthly...