Tag: FTC
The FTC Knows It When It Sees It
By: Ramsi Woodcock (Truth on The Market)
When Congress created the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in 1914, it charged the agency with condemning “unfair methods of competition.”...
FTC ‘Likely’ To File Suit To Block the Microsoft & Activision...
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is reportedly "likely" to file an antitrust lawsuit to block the $68.7 billion deal that would see Microsoft acquiring...
FTC & Meta Spar In Antitrust Case Over VR Acquisition
In a suit that aims to block Meta Platforms’ acquisition of virtual reality fitness app developer Within Unlimited, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reportedly...
Three Options for Reforming Part III Administrative Litigation at the FTC
By: Keith Klovers, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Today there are several proposals to reform the way the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) handles antitrust...
FTC’s Competition Policy Shift Paves Enforcement ‘Shortcuts’
By: Dan Papscun, Bloomberg Law
The Federal Trade Commission is shedding some policy restraints, eager to evolve with the fast-changing economy.
Private equity firms and...
Judge Denies Motion To Dismiss Sequoia Subpoena in FTC Meta Suit
A US judge hearing a big antitrust case against Meta’s Facebook declined on Thursday to quash a subpoena that the government had sent to...
Kroger, Albertsons Unions Ask FTC To Block Deal
Kroger's acquisition of Albertsons Companies could further exacerbate income inequality through job losses and eroding wages at a time of high inflation, a group...
Meta Loses Bid To Depose FTC Antitrust Within Case
A California federal judge on Tuesday spurned a bid by Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc to depose U.S. Federal Trade Commission officials over the...
Snap Ordered To Hand Over Emails In Meta FTC Antitrust Case
Snap must turn over some emails from Chief Executive Officer Evan Spiegel and other top executives for use in Meta Platforms Inc.’s defense from...
Harley-Davidson, Westinghouse, Told By FTC To Fix Warranties In Right-To-Repair Cases
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued final orders against three companies involved in warranty issues and regulatory fractions.
The final orders were against motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson Motor...
