Ferguson, ‘a traditional enforcer,’ to take reins at FTC
Incoming Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson could keep the agency’s focus on pursuing Big Tech but do it with a lighter touch.
Looking back at 2024
The year 2024 was marked by a particular tension between old and new approaches to antitrust – between rigorous economic analysis on the one hand and more wholistic approaches that are open to other aspects of competition on the other.
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FTC nominee Meador signals continued headaches for Big Tech, consolidation
Mark Meador, an experienced antitrust lawyer and Washington insider who is President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for the fifth seat at the Federal Trade Commission, believes there are societal...
Key congressional panels for FTC getting new leaders in January
Three of the four committees that have oversight over the Federal Trade Commission will have new chairs next year.
Shopping for AI toys online? Consumer group warns of serious threats
Buying Christmas AI-powered toys online is easier than ever, but it can also be dangerous, if they’re shipped directly from overseas.
Mulling update to old rule, FTC calls on funeral homes
“The American Way of Death,” an exposé published in 1963, detailed the big money behind unscrupulous practices in the funeral industry, and the book became a touchstone for advocates seeking change.
The man behind the most famous lawsuit involving the FTC
This is the fourth in a series of articles marking the 110th anniversary of the Federal Trade Commission’s founding.
Trump names seasoned enforcer Slater to steer DOJ antitrust enforcement
Abigail Slater, picked by President-elect Donald Trump to be the next chief of the antitrust division at the Department of Justice, boasts a stellar resume on antitrust and technology policy...
Books to carry you into 2025
Let’s call it an embarrassment of riches. Even if you follow the example of late president and trustbuster Theodore Roosevelt and read two books a day, there’s no way to get through all the great books published each year. To help you narrow your choices, here are some of the best books FTCWatch...